California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today announced the department is investigating a case of human plague in California, and conducting an environmental evaluation in the Stanislaus National Forest, Yosemite National Park and the surrounding areas. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/california-department-of-public-health-investigates-human-plague-case.htm
Read More »California Department of Public Health Investigates Second Case of Human Plague
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith announced that the department has been notified of a presumptive positive case of plague contracted by a recent visitor to California from Georgia. Confirmatory testing is being conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
Read More »California Reporting Project Investigates Bakersfield P.D. Use Of Force
Over a four year period, police officers in Bakersfield broke 45 bones in 31 people, and in no case did the officers involved in those encounters violate departmental policy. That’s the finding of an investigation from the California Reporting Project, a public-radio led collaboration looking into police misconduct. Molly Peterson, …
Read More »Guardian Reporter Investigates The Link Between COVID-19 And Low-Wage Labor In The Valley
This week, The Guardian published the first in a series of reports on why COVID-19 cases have surged in the Central Valley. Valley Public Radio Host Kathleen Schock spoke with reporter Vivian Ho about her investigation into how the virus spread among agricultural workers. Also joining the conversation is UC …
Read More »CHP investigates two-car crash on Highway 140 east of Planada
The California Highway Patrol investigates the scene of a crash involving two cars at the intersection of Highway 140 and North Cunningham Road in Merced County, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »CHP investigates major injury crash in Merced
California Highway Patrol Merced officers investigate a crash involving a SUV and a bicyclist, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, west of Merced. … Click to Continue »
Read More »California Highway Patrol investigates overturned vehicle in Atwater canal
The California Highway Patrol and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Merced County respond to the scene of an overturned car in a canal near the intersection of Landram Avenue and Gurr Road in Atwater, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Fire Department investigates cause of Thursday night apartment fire
Merced firefighters continue to investigate the cause of a Thursday night fire at an apartment complex in the 400 block of West 23rd Street in Merced, Calif., on Friday, April 7, 2017. According to Capt. Morgan Madruga, one person was inside the building when the fire occurred and exited the …
Read More »Law enforcement investigates scene of officer-involved shooting in Snelling
Law enforcement officers investigate the scene of an officer-involved shooting on Snelling Road in Merced County, Calif., on Friday, March 10, 2017. Kevin William Mayhew, 41, of Turlock, fled Thursday while Turlock Police served a search warrant. Mayhew led law enforcement agencies on a pursuit entering Merced County. The chase …
Read More »California Department of Public Health Investigates Second Case of Human Plague
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith announced that the department has been notified of a presumptive positive case of plague contracted by a recent visitor to California from Georgia. Confirmatory testing is being conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
Read More »California Department of Public Health Investigates Human Plague Case
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today announced the department is investigating a case of human plague in California, and conducting an environmental evaluation in the Stanislaus National Forest, Yosemite National Park and the surrounding areas. http://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/california-department-of-public-health-investigates-human-plague-case.htm
Read More »Eyewitness News Investigates – Drought Scam: Fraudlent Contractors Targeting ‘Drought-Friendly’ Lawns
Eyewitness News Investigates a scam alert from the Better Business Bureau. It’s a warning to consumers about fake contractors victimizing people as they try to conserve water – with "waterless" lawns. If you are planning to purchase synthetic lawn or to hire lawn painting service, officials say you should do …
Read More »Eyewitness News Investigates: Bulletproof Vests- In the Hands of Criminals
Eyewitness News Investigates– two suspected criminals in two days arrested wearing bullet proof vests in Fresno. Police say this has been a concern for along time, but say it’s trend that appears to be growing. They’re the most important means of police protection. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says, "We’ve …
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