Mariposa Fire Mountain Community Fire Information
Mary Ellen DuPertuis knew Merced when the population was just 18,000, not the more than 80,000 today. She knew Merced when there were close to no specialty doctors and when … Click to Continue »
Read More »Smog repairs help to clean the air, Valley Clean Air Now officials say
When Deja Hassen was on her way back from Colorado to her home in Merced, she noticed the atmosphere changing as she approached the San Joaquin Valley. “I could see … Click to Continue »
Read More »RFQ – Tree Mortality Operations Manager
The County is seeking qualified individuals or organizations interested in being the Tree Mortality Operations Manager and the RFQ is now open. The Manager will perform management duties related to the mitigation of tree mortality hazards including…
Read More »Butte Fire (Sutter County)
Butte Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: September 20, 2016 6:00 pm Date/Time Started: September 20,2016 9:30 am Administrative Unit: Beale Air Force Base County: Sutter County Location: off Pass Road and Kellogg Road (Near Sutter Buttes West of Yuba City Acres Burned – Containment: 300 acres – 100% contained Long/Lat: …
Read More »Toxic algae troubles many California lakes and waterways
Katie Stone didn’t know about the threat of toxic blue-green algae in Castro Valley’s Lake Chabot until after her beloved 5-year-old chocolate lab Josie lapped up some of the reservoir … Click to Continue »
Read More »Bell Fire (Amador County)
Bell Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: September 25, 2016 7:30 am Date/Time Started: September 23,2016 1:12 pm Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit County: Amador County Location: off Hwy 49 and Bell Road, 4 miles north of Plymouth Acres Burned – Containment: 45 acres – 90% contained Evacuations: None …
Read More »Newmark Fire (Fresno County)
Newmark Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: September 24, 2016 8:00 pm Date/Time Started: September 23,2016 12:40 pm Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Fresno-Kings unit County: Fresno County Location: off Newmark Ave. and Fantz Ave., 3 miles southeast of Sanger Acres Burned – Containment: 70 acres – 100% contained Long/Lat: -119.5327/36.6543
Read More »Bettencourt sentenced to 8 years, 4 months for child sex crimes
“I was 16 the first time Gary Bettencourt molested me,” a victim of the former Los Banos High Schoolteacher said during an impact statement delivered at a sentencing hearing Friday. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two former Marines sworn in as officers
Two young veterans were sworn in as Merced police officers on Friday. Both new officers, Arturo Dehoyos and Omar Hernandez, served in the Marines. Hernandez also served in the Army … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced deputies, railway police target railroad traffic violations
Merced County sheriff’s deputies and BNSF Railway police teamed up Friday to crack down on traffic violations at busy railroad crossings in Merced County. Officials issued a total of 18 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Homeless Connect offers basic needs, big opportunities
Merced’s Homeless Connect event on Friday helped those in need put together some of the small pieces that are part of the larger puzzle in front of them. The event … Click to Continue »
Read More »Heart disease, the leading killer in Merced County, seen as preventable
The leading cause of death in Merced County is one that health officials and medical physicians say could be greatly reduced through seeking preventive care, consistent daily exercise and healthy … Click to Continue »
Read More »Education: We’re in this together, parents
The new school year is off to a great start! There were a few tears (mostly from parents) during those first few days, but now the learning is in full … Click to Continue »
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