Wet road conditions Saturday contributed to a big rig crash that resulted in the truck catching fire and closing one lane of traffic for about the next eight hours, according … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County residents with asthma should know this about burning wood, experts say
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District advises Merced County residents not to burn wood through the end of Tuesday as a health precaution, officials said in a statement. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s why Yosemite visitors should avoid Highway 140 right now
A rock slide has closed a portion of Highway 140 inside Yosemite National Park, according to officials. Park employees tweeted about 4:30 p.m. Thursday that El Portal Road is closed … Click to Continue »
Read More »Should Merced bring back this old famous icon? And where should it go?
A new slogan for the city of Merced was dead on arrival this week. The council had asked for ideas for a new slogan from the community and recieved 77 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s when M street bridge should be done in Merced. G Street is next
Construction on the M Street bridge in Merced is coming to a close and work will begin soon on G Street, according to a news release. Work on the bridge … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s what fish you should or shouldn’t eat from the San Luis Reservoir and forebay
The California Environmental Protection Agency has made recommendations on which fish to eat and which to avoid from the San Luis Reservoir and O’Neill Forebay, based on health risks from … Click to Continue »
Read More »NFL commissioner tells owners that ‘everyone should stand for the national anthem’
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday wrote a letter to all 32 league owners regarding the protests that have taken place during the national anthem, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. In … Click to Continue »
Read More »NFL commissioner tells owners that ‘everyone should stand for the national anthem’
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday wrote a letter to all 32 league owners regarding the protests that have taken place during the national anthem, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. In … Click to Continue »
Read More »Someone from Merced should try to win the Oreo Mystery Contest
There’s a new Oreo flavor and guessing its flavor could get you a chance to win $ 50,000. Makers of the long popular sandwich cookie rolled out the new contest yesterday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Should we get rid of Columbus Day in Merced County?
Today is Columbus Day, a traditional holiday for some government workers, school children and bankers. It’s been an American holiday for more than 200 years and formally was declared a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Poisonous algae? Extra police? What you should know about Labor Day weekend in Merced
Whether it’s high levels of California Highway Patrol presence, algae that could make you sick or potentially record-setting heat, officials say to be aware this Labor Day weekend. All available … Click to Continue »
Read More »Should Fresno City Employees Be Allowed To Carry Guns At Work?
Next time you go to pay a traffic ticket or see a city employee looking for people watering their yards on banned watering days, that employee might be carrying a concealed fire arm. A proposal that could be before the Fresno City Council would allow just that. There are more …
Read More »You hate the roads in Merced County? Here’s your shot to say where funding should go
Merced County will soon be making a list of transportation projects to pursue and, with recent changes in tax law, the county is expected to actually have money to spend, … Click to Continue »
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