Mariposa Fire Mountain Community Fire Information
Tree mortality remains a long-term issue in California despite an end to the state’s historic drought of six-plus years. As a result of the drought and subsequent bark beetle infestations, more than 102 million trees have died. Cal OES takes a closer look at how the drought has affected tree …
Read More »It’s not all just drinking beer around the campfire for Moonshine Bandits anymore
The Moonshine Bandits are older, wiser and just as rocking. The duo, known for their distinctive outlaw hip-hop sound, are back with a new album that reflects their more mature … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gas prices going up in Merced and around the state – and aren’t slowing down
Gas prices are on the rise in Merced, where the average on Thursday came in at 58 cents higher than a year ago, according to AAA of Northern California. In … Click to Continue »
Read More »High winds downing trees, power lines around Merced
High winds on Wednesday night in Merced knocked down about a dozen trees and kept city crews busy clearing roadways. Merced resident Melin Narayan was headed west around 6 p.m. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced student rally around 11-year-old friend fighting cancer
The friends of an 11-year-old Merced girl are helping her fight cancer with braceletts, bottles, cans and a lot of love. Dakota Anderson has been fighting cancer since she was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced rallies around family of ‘Baby Thomas’
Thomas Jeffery Chandler was just 6 months old when he died, but already had lived long enough to unite a community. More than 150 people rallied around his mother, Noelle … Click to Continue »
Read More »New pesticide regulations around schools will make process more complex, Merced County farmers say
Merced County farmers say a proposal to tightly regulate the use of pesticides on farmland near schools and day care centers would create a new layer of burdens for growers. … Click to Continue »
Read More »California creates pesticide buffer zones around schools and day cares
Crop dusting and many other forms of pesticide spraying will be banned within a quarter of a mile of schools and child day care centers during the bulk of daylight … Click to Continue »
Read More »Roadwork around Merced middle school expected to delay traffic
Eastbound traffic on Mercy Avenue in front of Cruickshank Middle School will be closed from Mansionette Drive to Paulson Road beginning Monday morning and continuing through Wednesday, according to officials … Click to Continue »
Read More »Extreme heat brings cooling stations around Merced County
With temperatures reaching up to 105 degrees this week, according to the National Weather Service, Merced County will have cooling stations Wednesday through Friday. Libraries, police stations and community centers … Click to Continue »
Read More »Around Town (04/23/16)
Relay for Life Merced Relay for Life begins its 24-hour event at 9 a.m. Saturday on the Merced College track, 3600 M St. Cancer survivors are asked to report to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Around Town (04/16/16)
Bunko lunch Catholic Daughters of the Americas’ Court St. Patrick is planning a bunko luncheon beginning at noon April 30 at Castle Vista Community Center, 2300 Cascade Drive in Atwater. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Around Town (04/15/16)
Republican women Merced County Republican Women Federated will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Branding Iron Restaurant, 640 W. 16th St. Cost of the luncheon is $ 19. Reservations required … Click to Continue »
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