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Read More »Woman killed, 2 men arrested in gang shootout in Merced County
21-year-old Firebaugh woman killed in car-to-car gunfight Investigators say shootout involved rival gangs Sixth homicide of the year in Merced County … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College names retired police captain as new chief
Capt. Tom Trindad will be chief, officials announced in an email The sheriff’s office, which oversaw the campus police, moved out last week The college and sheriff’s office could not agree on a contract … Click to Continue »
Read More »Patterson man dies in Pacheco Pass crash Monday
Jerry Trent Finuf, 48, was pronounced dead at the scene … Click to Continue »
Read More »Red, white and blue adorn Atwater at annual July Fourth parade
This year’s grand marshal was Georgia Johnson 8-year-old got to be “Mayor for the Day” through Make-A-Wish Foundation Independence Day a time to celebrate with family … Click to Continue »
Read More »STEM learning on display during summer school
The Summer Academy covers all subjects with a special focus on science, technology, engineering, the arts and math. That STEAM learning has become a crucial part of children’s education in the 21st century, and teachers and administrators are constantly striving to find new and improved ways to help students fully …
Read More »Pine Fire (Ventura County)
Yesterday, firefighters were successful in constructing and holding the line on the east flank of the fire west of the Fishbowls. Today, direct line construction will continue where conditions allow firefighters to work safely. Crews will construct both direct and indirect lines from Pine Mtn. Ridge to Grade Valley Rd. …
Read More »A fabulous Fourth in Livingston
The Livingston Fourth of July Festival and Carnival, which kicked off its four-day run on Friday at the Max Foster Sports Complex, included a carnival, live music and fireworks. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: Merced alarm systems now require permits
False alarms could come with fines Merced City Council passed new ordinance in April False alarms cost Merced police hundreds of thousands of dollars each year … Click to Continue »
Read More »Lake McClure and Lake McSwain packed with campers for Fourth of July Weekend
Families staying cool this weekend on the lakes Firework show possible because of higher water levels Barbecues and water activities highlight the weekend … Click to Continue »
Read More »Flores Fire (Tehama County)
Location: I-5 & Flores Ave.,5 miles south of Red Bluff County: Tehama Acres: 88 Containment: 100%
Read More »Curry Fire (Fresno County)
Last updated: 7/3/16 @ 9:00 AM Acreage/Containment: 2,944 acres – 40% contained County: Fresno Location: Curry Moutain, 7 miles southwest of Coalinga Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Fresno-Kings Unit Date Started: July 1, 2016 Cause: Under Investigation Structures Threatened: None Assisting Agencies:Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, California Highway Patrol, PG&E, Cal Trans, California …
Read More »Deer Fire (Kern County)
Last updated: 7/3/16 @ 7:00 AM Acreage/Containment: 1,785 acres – 40% contained County: Kern Location: Hwy 223 and Deertrail, 6 miles east of Arvin Administrative Unit: Kern County Fire / CAL FIRE Date Started: July 1, 2016 Resources Personnel: 908 Engines: 130 Crews: 19 Dozers: 6 Watertenders: 6 Helicopters: 12 Cooperating …
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