Yosemite National Park Rangers have positively identified the remains of Alexander Joseph Sevier, a visitor who was last seen in Yosemite Valley on May 3, 2017. Sevier, a member of the U.S. Navy was staying in Housekeeping Camp and was witnessed going out on day hikes each day during his …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Identifies Remains of Gerardo Cruz Hernandez
Cruz Hernandez, from Santa Barbara, California, who was last reported at Glacier Point on November 22, 2017. When he was reported missing, Park Rangers, with the aid of search dogs and a CHP helicopter, launched an extensive search looking for him. The search has been ongoing. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gerardoremains.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park Identifies Climbers Who Fell from El Capitan
Yosemite National Park identifies the two climbers who fell from the Free Blast route on El Capitan as Jason Wells, age 46, of Boulder, Colorado and Tim Klein, age 42, from Palmdale, California. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-identifies-climbers-who-fell-from-el-capitan.htm
Read More »Coroner identifies man who died in Merced County crash
The name of the 24-year-old Winton man who died in a crash on Sunday in Merced County has been released, according to the Merced County Coroners Office. The man was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Interior Department identifies ‘a handful’ of national monuments to shrink
The White House is getting ready to move on a contentious plan to shrink national monuments in the West, which could involve the redrawing of borders at several that are … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced coroner identifies man killed in I-5 crash near Los Banos
The Oregon man who died in an Interstate 5 crash near Los Banos has been identified, the Merced County Coroner’s Office said Tuesday. Linda Hamilton, 60, of Selma, Ore., was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno Co Sheriffs Office Identifies 6 Year Old Drowning Victim
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has identified a 6-year-old boy who drowned in the San Joaquin river last night. He is six-year-old Freddy Lopez of Fresno. The boy was with his family at Skaggs Bridge Park just north of Kerman. Emergency crews are urging parents be cautious when swimming in …
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