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Nearly a dozen people lose their homes after an apartment fire in Merced County
Several people may not be able to go home today after a fire at an apartment complex in Winton. The fire was first reported around 8:36 p.m. at 7026 Bobbie … Click to Continue »
Read More »Stokes Fire (Los Angeles County)
County: Los Angeles County Location: Stokes Rd. and Mulholland Dr in Calabasas Acres Burned – Containment: 42 acres – 80% contained
Read More »Topanga Fire (Los Angeles County)
Topanga Fire: more info… Updated: June 30, 2017 9:45 am County: Los Angeles County Location: Off Topanga Canyon & Pacific Coast Hwy in Malibu Acres Burned – Containment: 30 acres – 20% contained
Read More »How should Merced County spend $2.5 million it just got to fight homelessness?
Stanislaus and Merced counties each will receive $ 2.5 million to tackle homelessness in their communities. The money is included in California’s new $ 183 billion budget, which Gov. Jerry Brown signed … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pine Fire (Marin County) Started 6/27/2017, updated 6/28/2017
Latrobe Fire (Sacramento County) Started 6/27/2017, updated 6/27/2017
How fireworks contribute to Merced County fires
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 »
Read More »Manzanita Fire (Riverside County)
County: Riverside County Location: Hwy 79 North, Lambs Canyon south of Dump Road, south of Beaumont Acres Burned – Containment: 6,309 acres – 98% contained
Read More »Deputies: Suspicious death in Merced County now called a homicide
A man found dead in rural Merced County has been determined to be the victim of homicide, the Sheriff’s Office reported on Tuesday. A man, later identified as Jose Tarin, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ready for some fireworks? Here’s what you need to know in Merced County
Dangerous fires go hand in hand with illegal fireworks, Merced County Fire officials said. The use of illegal fireworks has always been an issue in Merced County, said Mark Lawson, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Denair man dies following crash in Merced County
A 24-year-old Denair man died Monday, about five days after he was involved in a two-car collision west of Stevinson, the California Highway Patrol reported. The victim was identified Tuesday … Click to Continue »
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