On Monday, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District issued a warning of unhealthy air conditions due to wildfire smoke from Northern California , an alert it repeated on Wednesday. Why then, for days, were online air monitors showing relatively healthy air? It’s the result of the size of …
Read More »Before Graduating This Week, Fresno State Humanics Students Pay It Forward
It’s clear that some non-profits, also called community benefit organizations, can really change a place through advocacy and education. However, keeping those organizations going is often dependent on gifts, grants, and fundraising. Fresno State’s Humanics Program teaches students about philanthropy, leadership and how to run a CBO. Yesterday was the …
Read More »This Los Banos man was arrested twice in a week, police say
Four people were arrested this week in Los Banos after officers found more than two ounces of suspected methamphetamine during a search connected to a recent high-speed chase, the Police … Click to Continue »
Read More »Stanislaus jury sentenced killer to death in 1986. He died at a hospital this week
Royal Hayes, sentenced to death in 1986 by a Stanislaus County jury for a double murder in Santa Cruz, died Tuesday at a hospital, prison officials said. Hayes, 81, had … Click to Continue »
Read More »This Merced County officer died in 1964. He was honored this week
It may have taken nearly 54 years to honor a California Highway Patrol officer who served in Merced County, but officials made it right Monday during an annual ceremony. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Tri-Tipery, anyone? Here’s where the food truck is setting up in Merced this week
Merced fans of smoked meats slathered in sauce may have already made the hike to Ballico to eat at the Tri-Tipery, but this week getting your hands on a sandwich … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s why Merced’s mayor spoke with high-speed rail authority this week
With the shifting plans around the state’s high-speed rail and its rising costs, Merced’s mayor headed to Sacramento this week to speak with officials in an attempt reaffirm the bullet … Click to Continue »
Read More »Road work scheduled on Highway 99 next week. Drivers can expect delays
A lane on Highway 99 south will be closed next week for repaving, according to California Highway Patrol. The right lane and right shoulder from the Turlock rest area to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Another wet week expected in Merced County. But, will it be enough rain?
People in Merced County can expect another wet week, according to meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Hanford. Showers will start on Tuesday and continue through the weekend, said … Click to Continue »
Read More »This week expected to be the wettest of the year so far in Merced County
The most rain Merced County has seen so far this year is expected near the end of the week, weather officials report. There is a chance of showers Wednesday night … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s what you need to know about the freezing temperatures this week
Freeze warnings have been issued in Merced County this week, and weather officials are advising people to look out for seniors and their pets. A hard freeze warning is in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Do you use G Street in Merced? Here’s how bridge work will affect you this week
Traffic on G Street over Bear Creek will go down to two lanes during daylight hours for the next few days, according to a news release from the city of … Click to Continue »
Read More »How many in Merced County are homeless? The effort to find out is this week
The annual homeless count is Thursday, when scores of volunteers will tally the number of people living on the street in Merced County. Tallies similar to Merced’s are going on … Click to Continue »
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