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Merced watershed about average, leaving Lake McClure below average Snowpack provides one-third of state’s water El Niño drenched north, left Southern California mostly dry … Click to Continue »

Merced business owner has mixed feelings about wage hike Farmworker says extra income would help: ‘Life is expensive’ Experts say legislation may have unintended consequences … Click to Continue »

City Council gives contract to single remaining bidder For-profit company takes over farmers market Nonprofit group suggests plans for separate event … Click to Continue »

As many as 13.1 million people living along U.S. coastlines could face flooding by the end of the century because of rising sea levels, according to a new study that warns that large numbers of Americans could be forced to relocate to higher ground. … Click to Continue »

25-year-old Damien Pereira is still in his second surgery, this one is expected to take seven hours. CAL FIRE says hospital officials are hopeful he’ll recover, but say he faces a tough battle. Here’s an inside look at some of the therapy he could face.

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is one step closer to passing their more than $ 2 billion budget, which board members say seriously boosts some public safety programs.

For those trying to cut down on the calories, it could mean having many sugar-free items around the house. While most of these food products are harmless to your pets, Dr. Chris Dobbins explains how one ingredient could land your furry friend in the ER.

A new drought relief product has come to the Central Valley. It’s called Tree-T-Pee. It’s a simple product with a simple idea. "Tree-T-Pee will go around the top and hold in all the moisture that the micro jets put out," Tree-T-Pee Sales Representative, Brandon Edmundson said. But it has impressive …

A Central Valley farmer has taken his case to the highest court in the nation fighting what he calls an unconstitutional law forcing him to hand over his raisins without getting paid. The law dates back to1937 and is part of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act, which requires raisin farmers to contribute to …

Experts say a superstorm, capable of dumping 10 to 12 inches of water in a week, could hit the Bay Area, and parts of the Central Valley! Scientists based the assertion on historical data, which shows a superstorm hitting California once approximately every 150 years. The last superstorm hit the …

Residents of Clovis could find out if they’ll soon face tougher water restrictions. City council is planning to discuss a proposal that would cut the city’s water use by up to 35%. That would mean cutting back on the days you can water. You could also face fines for runoff …

Water experts say the very system that delivers water to our homes and businesses, is making the state’s drought even worse! They say some cities have pipes that are at least a century old, and everyday, hundreds of gallons of water are leaking out of these pipes. "There are many …

The potentially deadly West Nile virus is threatening to reach record highs in California this year and experts say the drought is to blame. There were 801 cases of West Nile last year, the highest amount California has ever seen. This year, state health officials say it could be even …