Tag Archives: Creek

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is opening applications for a limited number of deer and pig hunting permits for the Upper and Lower Cottonwood Creek and San Luis … Click to Continue »

The flooding in Miles Creek caused extensive damage in the 700 Block of Reilly Road on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. Video by Monica Velez/ mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »

Don Staiger woke up before sunrise Wednesday to let his dogs outside. He opened his back door to find his yard flooded. By 11 a.m., water was sloshing at the … Click to Continue »

Work on the BNSF railroad tracks in Merced will close three crossings, each for about a week in February, according to city staff. The BNSF tracks are the northern train … Click to Continue »

The Merced City Council will be asked Monday to approve a contract for work on the bridges on M and G streets, according to city records. The council will meet … Click to Continue »

Firefighters continued improving fire lines and mopping up the Creek Fire which was mapped in more detail at 65 acres in the western hills of Napa Valley today. Although the spread of the fire has stopped firefighters are calling it 80% contained while hot spots are being extinguished near the …

A woman crashed her car into Merced’s Bear Creek near R Street about 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, authorities said. … Click to Continue »

A woman escaped with minor injuries Monday after her car crashed into Merced’s Bear Creek near R Street, according to fire officials at the scene. Firefighters and police were called … Click to Continue »

Merced Police Department is investigating an accident Friday morning that ended with a car in Bear Creek near Highway 59. Merced Fire Department responded to the incident about 7:15 a.m. … Click to Continue »

It may be one of the oldest homes in Merced, but the newest owners of the Bear Creek Inn are working to make their bed and breakfast part of the … Click to Continue »

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 …

The Rock Creek Fire is estimated to be 185 acres and 5% contained. Down canyon winds last night pushed the fire south beyond the containment line towards Swall Meadows. The fire response today will focus on securing the southern flank of the fire and then using that as an anchor …