Mariposa Fire Mountain Community Fire Information
The fireâs growth slowed overnight as winds decreased. The fire is burning in grass and oak woodlands with limited access and difficult access. As the fire continues to progress, PG&E high voltage lines remain threatened along the Hwy 128 corridor.
Read More »Los Banos kids dunk police chief with friendly fire
Los Banos Police Chief Gary Brizzee was the target as kids tried to put him in the dunk tank Aug. 2 during the National Night Out event in Pacheco Park. … Click to Continue »
Read More »99 Fire (Butte County) Started 8/02/2016, updated 8/02/2016
Merced police and residents rub elbows
National Night Out brought Merced residents and police together Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at a time when that interaction is particularly important, according to a police liaison. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Video footage analyzed in case of dog slaying
Lawyers in the trial of a Merced father and son accused of beating to death a neighbor’s dog played footage Tuesday from a home security camera that appeared to show … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College president defends fingerprint investigation
Merced College President Susan Walsh broke her silence Tuesday to address an investigation on campus with an email sent to staff and faculty. The email discussed the college’s decision to … Click to Continue »
Read More »The Bus beefs up security
Merced County’s The Bus has added a full-time security patrol to the Downtown Merced Transpo Center in an attempt to give riders peace of mind, county officials announced Tuesday. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced looks at new way to honor its fallen military personnel
A Merced councilman’s idea to begin dubbing new streets with the names of Merced veterans who died in combat was praised as soon as it was introduced this week. Councilman … Click to Continue »
Read More »DARRAH SCHOOL SITE and PARK is CLOSED until further notice
UPDATE (8.22.16) DARRAH SCHOOL SITE and PARK is CLOSED until further notice To protect the public from the hazard of dead trees, Darrah School Site is closed until the hazard can be mitigated. UPDATE: (8.22.16) As of Friday, August 19 2016, all hazard trees at the Darrah School site have …
Read More »Update: 5 dead in Merced County tour bus crash
Investigators say it’s one one the worst crashes in at least a decade in Merced County. Charter bus was heading from Southern California to the Sacramento area. rparsons@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »5 dead, more injured in Highway 99 bus crash
Five people are dead and at least five more suffered major injuries in a charter bus crash on Highway 99 between Atwater and Livingston early Tuesday. A white bus with … Click to Continue »
Read More »At least 2 dead in Merced Co bus crash
At least two people are dead and many others injured in a bus crash on Hwy 99 north of Atwater. rparsons@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Frymire Fire (Tuolumne County)
Frymire Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: August 1, 2016 8:05 am FINAL Date/Time Started: July 30, 2016 5:25 pm Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras unit County: Tuolumne County Location: Off Frymire Rd & Morrison Rd, east of Oakdale Estimated – Containment: 32 acres – 100% contained.
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