The California Highway Patrol is investigating two fatal collisions Friday night in Merced County. The names of the two men who were killed were not released. A motorcyclist, a man … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man, woman arrested for roles in alleged murder in Madera County
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 68-year-old man who was found dead at his Ahwahnee home early Friday. Madera County Sheriff Jay Varney announced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Mariposa County Survey Press Release
On October 25, 26, and 27, the Mariposa County Health Department, in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the California Department of Public Health, will be conducting household surveys in several areas of the County.
Read More »What you should know for voting in Merced County
The Merced County registrar of voters wants to spread the word about voting-related information ahead of the November election. Voters can verify they are registered to vote or can find … Click to Continue »
Read More »Seasonal jobs employ more in Merced County
Seasonal fluctuations in Merced County and the state drove the unemployment rate down in September to 8.2 percent, the lowest it’s been since 2007, according to labor market analysts. Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Emerald Fire (El Dorado County) Started 10/14/2016, updated 10/14/2016
Unified command has been established with the USFS, Lake Valley Fire, and CAL FIRE. Fire is burning in the Cascade Lake/ Emerald Bay region of South Lake Tahoe. Very strong winds ahead of the incoming storm system are fanning the fire in different directions resulting in dangerous rates of spread. …
Read More »Creek Fire (Napa County) Started 10/10/2016, updated 10/10/2016
Firefighters are working a vegetation fire in the western hills of Napa Valley West of Yountville. The fire was reported at a moderate rate of spread and is on steep brush covered slopes. Weather in the area is 75 Degrees, 31% RH, wind SW @15. Evacuations have been ordered for …
Read More »Merced County sophomores to explore career options
About 1,400 sophomores from Merced County high schools will have the opportunity next week to explore possible career paths. Approximately 150 exhibitors representing an array of industries will be at … Click to Continue »
Read More »New plan for Merced County power line project satisfies residents
Officials with the Merced Irrigation District approved alternative plans this week for a hotly debated power-line project on the outskirts of Merced that appears to satisfy everyone involved. The alternative … Click to Continue »
Read More »Annual FARM2U Day teaches Merced County students about agriculture and nutrition
Merced County third-graders attend the annual FARM2U Day organized by the Merced County Farm Bureau at the Merced County Fairgrounds in Merced, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »County fires back at report on mass incarceration
A report from a national advocacy group gave Merced County a failing grade in incarceration practices, but this week county officials rebutted the findings, questioning its data and saying it … Click to Continue »
Read More »New pesticide regulations around schools will make process more complex, Merced County farmers say
Merced County farmers say a proposal to tightly regulate the use of pesticides on farmland near schools and day care centers would create a new layer of burdens for growers. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County may draw more doctors with loan-relief bill
Merced County and other regions in need of health practitioners could see the arrival of more doctors – thanks, in part, to a bill authored by Assemblyman Adam Gray. The … Click to Continue »
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