One person was killed Wednesday when green Honda sedan crashed and caught fire while trying to outrun police, the Sun-Star has confirmed. A 31-year-old man died at the scene, authorities … Click to Continue »
Read More »Air quality in Merced County is getting worse. Officials say it might be your fault.
Air quality in Merced County consistently reached unhealthy levels in recent days and it’s “most likely” because of Valley residents and emissions coming from other areas, San Joaquin Valley Air … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s why more animals than usual don’t have homes during the holiday season in Merced County
Until the end of the year, Merced County animal rescuers will continue to see an uptick in the amount of dogs and cats they have to find homes for– and … Click to Continue »
Read More »More foster families needed for Merced County animals, especially during the holidays
Volunteers prepare animals for transport at the Merced County Animal Control in Atwater, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. According to founder and president of New Beginnings for Merced County Animals, Sharon Lohman, more than 20 cats and about 20 dogs are being transported to Seattle, Wash., for adoption. … …
Read More »Meyers Fire (San Bernardino County)
Meyers Fire: more info… Updated: December 06, 2017 7:47 am County: San Bernardino County Location: near the Hwy 15 and Hwy 215 junction, near Glen Helen Regional Park Acres Burned – Containment: 34 acres – 100% contained
Read More »Contractor airlifted after 10-foot fall into Merced County trench
A contractor working on a canal north of Dos Palos was rescued Friday morning after falling about 10 feet in a ditch, according to a Merced County Fire official. First … Click to Continue »
Read More »Liberty Fire (Riverside County)
Liberty Fire: more info… Updated: December 10, 2017 1:38 pm County: Riverside County Location: Los Alamos Rd & Liberty Rd, city of Murrieta Acres Burned – Containment: 300 acres – 100% contained ***This was not a CAL FIRE incident. Click the link above for more information.
Read More »Lilac Fire (San Diego County)
Lilac Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: December 11, 2017 7:40 am Date/Time Started: December 07, 2017 11:15 am Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE San Diego Unit County: San Diego County Location: Old Hwy 395 at Dulin Road, Bonsall Acres Burned – Containment: 4,100 acres – 80% contained Structures Threatened: 1,500 structures …
Read More »Four-car pile-up on Sante Fe in Merced County. Injuries reported, police say
Two people suffered minor injuries in a four-car pile up on Santa Fe Drive in Merced County at about 8:05 a.m. on Thursday Dec. 7, 2017. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Creek Fire (Los Angeles County)
Creek Fire: more info… Updated: December 11, 2017 10:12 am County: Los Angeles County Location: Kagel Canyon Rd, north of Lake View terrace Acres Burned – Containment: 15,619 Acres – 95% Containment
Read More »Drivers in Merced County crash ‘glad to be alive’
One person was extricated from her vehicle after it was involved in a high-speed collision Wednesday evening east of Planada. A 67-year-old woman from Yosemite was driving a 2013 Subaru … Click to Continue »
Read More »Skirball Fire (Los Angeles County)
Skirball Fire: more info… Updated: December 10, 2017 1:37 pm County: Los Angeles County Location: N Sepulveda Blvd at I-405 Acres Burned – Containment: 422 acres with 85% containment Evacuation Info: Live map of evacuations for the Skirball Fire
Read More »Coroner identifies man who died in Merced County crash
The name of the 24-year-old Winton man who died in a crash on Sunday in Merced County has been released, according to the Merced County Coroners Office. The man was … Click to Continue »
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