This animation details a worst-case scenario in Oroville, Calif.: dam failure. With 3.5 million acre feet of water held behind the dam, floodwaters would pour through a huge section of Northern California. Residents closest to the dam would have just minutes to evacuate. … Click to Continue »
Read More »It’s hurry up and travel to just about everywhere during holiday break
With gas prices under $ 3 a gallon, Americans are traveling more for the holidays. The American Automobile Association projects a record 103 million people will journey at least 50 miles … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man shot while trying to break up fight in Atwater
Atwater police were searching Monday for a gunman who allegedly shot a Merced man who tried to break up a fight outside a home, authorities said. Roman Carrango Tapia, 52, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced SPCA taking a break to kick ringworm
The Merced SPCA will be closed for a couple of weeks while volunteers work to eradicate a stubborn ringworm fungus that’s infected a handful of kittens. Animals in the shelter … Click to Continue »
Read More »Mystery donor helps UC Merced break fundraising record
A gift of nearly 40 acres of land helped push UC Merced’s fundraising total to nearly $ 21 million in the fiscal year that ended last month, a record level that … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced high school district will break ground on two new gyms
Gyms to be built at Atwater and Merced high schools Gyms paid for by 2008 Measure M Current gyms don’t hold school’s student population … Click to Continue »
Read More »Education Matters: FCOE Stays Busy During Summer Break
Now that the school year is winding down, it’s the perfect time to take a look at all the hard work done by the Fresno County Office of Education to ensure the school years runs smoothly. Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Jim Yovino was on KSEE Sunrise letting us know …
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