Merced-area gasoline prices rose by 9 cents over the past week, according to national fuel cost tracker AAA. The area’s current average retail cost of gas is $ 2.72 a gallon, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Youths urged to continue water conservation efforts
Merced’s water conservation expert encourages smart usage Merced is seeing improvement in terms of the drought, but it still isn’t enough Water consumption doubles during summer months … Click to Continue »
Read More »As Robbery Stats Rise in Fresno Co., Mini Marts Continue to Stay Vigilant
Staggering statistics show robberies are way up in both Fresno City and Fresno County. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said armed robberies have doubled. Recent surveillance video from some of the various robberies offer startling proof of a disturbing trend that makes running local convenience stores a potentially deadly proposition. …
Read More »Graduation Ceremonies Continue at Fresno State
The graduation ceremonies continue for the class of 2015 at Fresno State. More than 6,000 students are graduating this year with their bachelor’s, master’s and advanced degrees. The Kremen School of Education had the final ceremony of the day Friday. For these Fresno State graduates, Friday was the culmination of years …
Read More »UPDATED: Firefighters continue to battle Brawley fire
Firefighters are battling a huge power pole fire at Brawley and Golden State. There are several piles of power poles on fire at a power pole distribution business. The fiery piles cover a 2-3 acre area. The fire started just around 3:30 a.m. Thursday morning. According to FFD PIO Lawrence …
Read More »Dog Rock Fire Suppression Efforts Continue in Yosemite National Park
Suppression efforts continue on the approximately 250 acre Dog Rock Fire in Yosemite National Park. Air and ground attack has been aided by favorable weather conditions, which have resulted in minimal fire growth on the western boundary of the park near the Highway 140 entrance. Currently, there is no estimate …
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