At approximately 5:00 a.m. this morning, a limb from an oak tree fell in Upper Pines Campground in Yosemite Valley, striking a tent in which two minors were sleeping. Park Rangers responded to the campground to provide medical assistance, yet both minors were deceased. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fallen-tree-limb-causes-two-fatalities-in-yosemite-national-park.htm
Read More »Fundraiser in fallen Merced officer’s name continues
An organizer talks about the annual Stephan Gray Memorial Fund/Merced Police Officers Association Golf Tournament held Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at the Rancho Del Ray Golf Club in Atwater. The friendly tournament is an annual fundraising outing organized by law enforcement and justice officials in honor of Stephan Gray, a …
Read More »Merced police will honor fallen officer Gray in memorial
The Merced Police Department will hold a memorial service Friday to honor Officer Stephan Gray, who was killed in the line of duty 13 years ago. The 34-year-old officer died … Click to Continue »
Read More »Try not to let these fallen trees and this jackknifed big rig ruin your Christmas
A rainy and windy Friday took its toll around Merced County, with trees falling and cars crashing throughout the day. Areas around Merced County were expected to get a half-inch … Click to Continue »
Read More »Funds raised for the community in honor of fallen Merced police officer
Michelle Gray recalls that her husband, Stephan Gray, loved to play golf at the Rancho Del Rey Golf Club in Atwater. But when their son was a toddler, she said, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced residents run in remembrance of fallen military veterans
Hundreds turned out Saturday in Merced to honor the thousands of American military heroes who have died in fighting overseas since 2000. Run for the Fallen is a nationwide run … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston family of fallen Sikh Marine hurt by Trump’s treatment of Gold Star parents
Five years after he was shot to death by enemy fighters in Afghanistan, Marine Cpl. Gurpreet Singh’s bedroom is still decorated in red, white and blue. His dress uniform hangs … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced looks at new way to honor its fallen military personnel
A Merced councilman’s idea to begin dubbing new streets with the names of Merced veterans who died in combat was praised as soon as it was introduced this week. Councilman … Click to Continue »
Read More »Death of fallen Merced farmworker explained
Police officials said the man told fellow farm workers he wasn’t feeling well After being brought to the hospital the 61-year-old man dies, police said … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Police Department will honor fallen officer
The Merced Police Department will honor Officer Stephan Gray, who was killed in the line of duty 12 years ago, in a memorial service Friday. Gray died on April 15, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Honor guard escorts fallen Coast Guardsman to Turlock
Denair service member killed in accident in Hawaii Turlock public safety officials arrange procession Services for young father of one set for Thursday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fallen Tree Limb Causes Two Fatalities in Yosemite National Park
At approximately 5:00 a.m. this morning, a limb from an oak tree fell in Upper Pines Campground in Yosemite Valley, striking a tent in which two minors were sleeping. Park Rangers responded to the campground to provide medical assistance, yet both minors were deceased. http://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fallen-tree-limb-causes-two-fatalities-in-yosemite-national-park.htm
Read More »Honoring fallen soldiers at Woodward Park on Memorial Day
Monday morning at sunrise on Memorial Day, veterans, the community and families of service men and women gathered at Woodward Park to honor soldiers who died in service. The service started at 5:45 a.m. and lasted for 20 minutes. More than 50 people attended, coffee and donuts were served. It …
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