A line of dozens of fire engines and trucks rolled onto the Merced County Fairgrounds on Friday to bring a firefighter who died tragically this month to his memorial service. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Fair returns today for 126th year
The “five best days of summer” will kick off on Wednesday as the Merced County Fair opens. Admission to the fair is free on opening day to anyone who brings … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County’s Vanessa Smith went missing 20 years ago today. The search continues
Beverly Smith stood near an almond tree Tuesday afternoon on Winton Way, the place where the last known traces of her daughter were found 20 years ago. Her daughter, Vanessa, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County’s Vanessa Smith went missing 20 years ago today. The search continues
Wednesday marks 20 years of Vanessa Smith’s disappearance, a then 15-year-old girl who vanished in Winton late May during her regular walk around the almond orchards near her home. Today Vanessa would be 35-years-old. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Handful of Applegate Square businesses and Bell Lane will reopen today
Officials will remove the barricades blocking Bell Lane in Atwater this morning, allowing closed businesses in the Applegate Square shopping center to reopen. Panda Express and McDonald’s will remain closed, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teens today and the driving revolution: ‘I’ll just call Uber’
A generation ago, any 16-year-old would have rushed to get their license — today many 16-year-olds still don’t have licenses Many teens use Uber or their parents drive them around. Somehow, driving just isn’t as alluring as it once was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Emergency responders training today at Merced fairgrounds
Dozens of emergency responders are in training today at the Merced County Fairgrounds, preparing for a scenario they hope will never happen. The active-shooter drills began early this morning and … Click to Continue »
Read More »El Portal Road (continuation of Highway 140) in Yosemite National Park to Re-Open at 6:00 p.m. Today
The El Portal Road (continuation of Highway 140) in Yosemite National Park will re-open at 6:00 p.m. today to all vehicular traffic. The road has been closed since Thursday morning due to a rockfall that blocked access to Yosemite Valley via this popular route. http://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-to-re-open-at-6pm-today.htm
Read More »Honor Flight 7 took off for Washington today
The Seventh Central Valley Honor Flight took off Tuesday morning carrying some of our nations heroes. Excitement filled the halls of Fresno Yosemite International Airport. A packed baggage claim was the first stop for the 65 veterans and their guardians. In the halls they shared stories of a time when …
Read More »Fresno City pools open today
As the summer heat continues, we’re all looking for ways to stay cool. The good news, Fresno City Pools are open for business today. The gate opens at 1:30 at the Airways Pool. It will be open Monday through Saturday. It’s $ 2 to get in, but if temps get …
Read More »Arson suspect in custody today after multiple fires
Employees working in businesses offices near the Fresno Airport got quite a scare this morning as fire crews battled a series of arson fires. Fire fighters were able to limit the damage to a few small burn areas. Investigators say at least five fires in the area were started by …
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Join anchors Joey Horta and Julie Musgrave for the latest breaking news, buzz stories and Pinpoint Forecast on CBS47 Eyewitness News at Noon.
Read More »Free legal advice available today in Fresno
When it comes to the law, not everyone understands their rights. But the good news — there are groups out there, who can protect you. Professor Gregory Olson from San Joaquin College of Law joined Eyewitness News This Morning to tell us more about Law Day in Fresno, and how you …
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