Joining tens of thousands of volunteers from across the country, Yosemite National Park is participating in the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) to be held on Thursday, December 16, 2010. This is the 79th year that Yosemite is participating in the CBC and the park has contributed over 90,000 observations …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Participates in 113th Annual Christmas Bird Count
Yosemite National Park is participating in the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) to be held on Sunday, December 16, 2012. This is the 81st year that Yosemite is participating in the CBC and the park has contributed over 90,000 observations to this important and fun conservation event. The park joins …
Read More »Weekend – Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree In Sequoia National Forest
For many families that celebrate Christmas, picking out a tree is tradition. This year, families in the San Joaquin Valley can head into the Sierra Nevada mountains to pick the perfect pine, spruce or fir. For our Weekend Segment, we spoke to Denise Alonzo about how to get a permit …
Read More »Man who plotted Christmas Day terror attack on Pier 39 faces 15 years in prison
Everitt Aaron Jameson, accused of plotting to launch a Christmas Day attack on Pier 39 in San Francisco, pleaded guilty Monday in Fresno federal court to attempting to provide support … Click to Continue »
Read More »Suspect in planned Christmas attack on Pier 39 will stay in Fresno County Jail for now
The Modesto man accused of planning a Christmas terror attack on San Francisco’s Pier 39 made his second appearance in Fresno federal court Thursday afternoon. U.S. Magistrate Judge Erica P. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Madera shooting report leads to dead man on Christmas Day
Madera police are investigating an apparent Christmas Day murder mystery after a man was found dead in the city. The man’s family was being notified of the death and his … Click to Continue »
Read More »Second Christmas morning fire in Merced extinguished before major home damage
A Merced family won’t have to spend Christmas day away from home after firefighters extinguished an attic fire before it damaged the rest of the home. Firefighters received a call … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two flee suspicious Christmas morning fire that burned vacant Merced home
A suspicious fire Monday morning burned a vacant Merced home that neighbors said was a hot spot for break-ins by homeless individuals. The Merced Fire Department responded to calls of … Click to Continue »
Read More »This Christmas Eve fire in Merced is why authorities say to check your chimney twice
A lit fireplace ignited a fire in the chimney of a Merced home on Christmas Eve, reminding how important it is to keep chimneys clean as colder weather persists throughout … Click to Continue »
Read More »Behind Fresno’s Biggest Christmas Lights Display, A Little-Known Tradition
The holidays are big here in the San Joaquin Valley. One of the most conspicuous examples is Christmas Tree Lane, two miles of lights and music that draw tens of thousands of visitors to central Fresno each year. Big as it is, though, it’s the little things that keep Christmas …
Read More »Merced police help local students have a ‘Merry Christmas’
Merced Police Department officers on Thursday pitched in to help area children have a nice Christmas. Through community donations, officers were able to take students from every school in the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Are real or artificial Christmas trees better for the environment?
The question: Is a real Christmas tree better for the environment than a fake one? The answer: It depends on your plans for the future. Every year, 95 million families … Click to Continue »
Read More »When does Christmas shopping start for you? Business owners in Merced say sales up this weekend
For a lot of people, Thanksgiving weekend isn’t just about the turkey, stuffing or family gathering — it’s also about the deals they can score. Whether it’s waiting in line … Click to Continue »
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