The National Park Service is inviting the public to submit comments on a project to improve accessibility and services at the base of Bridalveil Fall, one of Yosemite Valley’s most … Click to Continue »
Read More »South Florida wading bird nesting falls to lowest level in a decade
The number of nesting wading birds in South Florida, a key measure of Everglades health, sunk to a decadelong low last year, according a South Florida Water Management District report … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County teen birth rate falls, but still among state’s highest
California teen birth rates have declined to record-low levels, and while the central San Joaquin Valley continues to have higher rates, Merced County is trending lower than many other Valley … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man falls to his death on San Francisco cliffs
A Merced man who fell to his death over the weekend in San Francisco is being remembered for his good-natured spirit and infectious smile, according to his employer. Vincent Holland, … Click to Continue »
Read More »El Capitan falls short in Sac-Joaquin Section D-IV baseball title game
Lincoln defeats El Capitan 6-2 in section championship game Gauchos were trying to win first section title since school opened Lincoln pitcher Elijah Garcia holds El Capitan bats quiet … Click to Continue »
Read More »Tree falls after lightning strike in south Merced
Woman saw tree falling from her front window It crushed fence, damaged trailer … Click to Continue »
Read More »Tree struck by lightning falls in Merced
Linda Bunker describes what she saw as a tree outside her South Merced house was struck by lightning and came crashing down during a brief storm on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Number of Merced County homeless falls with new counting methods
Homeless advocates say this year’s count is more accurate than past tallies Number of homeless fell by nearly half, compared with 2015 Advocates say they are positioning for another grant for homeless services … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man falls 40 ft while trimming palm tree
A man taken to the hospital after accidentally cutting his safety line while trimming a palm tree. The incident happened in North Fresno, around 11:30. The man fell 40 ft after cutting the line. Fresno Fire says he was transported to the hospital with traumatic injuries. Fresno Police will conduct the …
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