The cables on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park are scheduled to be taken down on October 15, 2007, weather permitting. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/halfdomecables1007.htm
Read More »As California Drought Worsens, Peak Wildfire Season Could Come Months Earlier Than Usual
Most of California is experiencing extreme drought right now. That means the possibility of bigger, more destructive wildfires earlier in the summer. CapRadio’s Scott Rodd has this report from Butte County. Lunchtime brings a crew of laborers to this taco stand in Oroville. They’re taking a break from clearing trees …
Read More »“So Many Cultures” Come To Fresno With “The Lion King” Tour
Last week, for the first time, downtown Fresno’s Saroyan Theater transformed into the Pridelands, complete with larger than life giraffes, and an iconic warthog-meerkat duo. Actors Martina Sykes and Gerald Ramsey, who play Shenzi and Mufasa, came to the station to talk about the show and how they take a …
Read More »“So Many Cultures” Come To Fresno With “The Lion King” Tour
Last week, for the first time, downtown Fresno’s Saroyan Theater transformed into the Pridelands, complete with larger than life giraffes, and an iconic warthog-meerkat duo. Actors Martina Sykes and Gerald Ramsey, who play Shenzi and Mufasa, came to the station to talk about the show and how they take a …
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Read More »Arrest in California serial killer case has police scouring old files. Is a 13th murder charge to come?
When authorities in Sacramento announced the arrest of a suspect in the East Area Rapist case last month, 60-year-old Jim Sigle in Alabama immediately took notice. “They finally caught the … Click to Continue »
Read More »A Most Rare Vision: Shakespeare And Earth Day Come Together In Yosemite
This past Sunday, April 22, was Earth Day. But did you know that the day before was the birthday of conservationist John Muir, or that the day after was the day widely believed to have been the birth and death of William Shakespeare? These may seem like unrelated occasions, but …
Read More »‘Come aboard’ high-speed rail project, Jerry Brown tells Donald Trump
Ahead of President Donald Trump’s first visit to California this week, Gov. Jerry Brown solicited his support for the state’s troubled high-speed rail project. “You have lamented that ‘we don’t … Click to Continue »
Read More »WinCo was set to come to Merced. Then residents badmouthed the town
In a sweeping speech about the health of Merced economy, the mayor urged people to buy local and to rethink how they talk about the city, saying negative talk from … Click to Continue »
Read More »Why has it been foggy in Merced? And will it come back soon?
The dense fog in Merced might have let up on Monday afternoon, but meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Hanford say the chance of rain is likely toward the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Agencies tasked with enforcing California pot laws. Merced dispensaries come next
Licensed businesses around California can begin legally growing and selling marijuana for recreational use Monday, and a hodgepodge of enforcement agencies will be trying to make sure they adhere to … Click to Continue »
Read More »These are the Merced restaurants you said you’d like to come to town or come back
Two weeks ago we asked which now-shuttered restaurants Merced residents missed the most. We also asked for the names or types of eateries residents would like to see open up … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos police ask witnesses to come forward in Wednesday night shooting
Los Banos police are investigating a shooting that hospitalized one man Wednesday night. Officers responded to the 500 block of San Juan Street before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday night and found … Click to Continue »
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