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A new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2011 shows that over four million visitors to Yosemite National Park spent over $ 379 million in communities surrounding the park. This spending supported 5,057 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/localbenefits13.htm

Fourth of July season means an increase in home and vegetation fires, according to Merced County fire officials, especially when illegal fireworks come into play around dry vegetation. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »

San Joaquin Valley Air District officials say because of the wildfires surrounding the Central Valley, air quality is worsening and ozone levels are expected to remain high for the rest of the week. … Click to Continue »