Yosemite National Park – Beginning Friday, May 21, visitors to Yosemite National Park will need a day-use reservation to enter the park. The temporary day-use reservation system will allow the park to manage visitation levels to reduce risks associated with exposure to COVID-19. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-re-implement-a-day-use-reservation-system-beginning-on-friday-may-21-2021.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park to Implement a Pilot Overnight Climbing Permit System Beginning on Friday, May 21, 2021
All visitors planning to overnight on any rock climbing routes in Yosemite National Park will be required to obtain an overnight wilderness climbing permit beginning on May 21, 2021. This pilot program is being implemented to better understand how park visitors use Yosemite’s big walls and to help improve climbing …
Read More »‘A Fever In The Dust’ – Science Friday Spotlights Valley Fever
For their episode on April 24, 2020, producers of the WNYC Studios show Science Friday turned their focus to the fungal disease valley fever – its origins and effects on the body, as well as burgeoning research and hope for new treatments. The show features interviews with experts and others …
Read More »‘A Fever In The Dust’ – NPR’s Science Friday Spotlights Valley Fever
For their episode on April 24, 2020, producers of the show Science Friday turned their focus to the fungal disease valley fever – its origins and effects on the body, as well as burgeoning research and hope for new treatments. The show features interviews with experts and others affected by …
Read More »Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders To ‘Get Out The Early Vote’ Friday In Bakersfield
After taking the lead in the New Hampshire Primary, Vermont Senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will make his second campaign trip to the Central Valley, this time in an effort to ensure eligible citizens cast their ballots in California’s March 3 primary. He will be making a stop at …
Read More »Verdict expected Friday for ex-pastor from Merced charged with rape, shooting.
A verdict is expected in the trial of a Merced former pastor accused of rape of his foster daughters and the shooting of three people in 2016, according to investigators. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos police investigate Friday homicide
Los Banos Police is investigating a homicide that occurred Friday afternoon. Los Banos Police officers responded to call of n adult male down at about 5:29 a.m. in the 500 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Planning to do some Black Friday shopping? Here’s when stores open
Here are when stores in Merced open on Thursday and Friday: Target is open on Thursday from 6 p.m. to midnight, and then opens on Friday at 6 a.m. Walmart … Click to Continue »
Read More »How you can scare up some fun on Friday the 13th
Why fear Friday the 13th when you can have fun with it? And if getting a fright is your idea of fun, better yet. Some suggestions on making the most … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s another reason not to drink and drive Friday night in the Los Banos area
California Highway Patrol will be on the watch for drunk drivers with a DUI and driver license checkpoint Friday night in Los Banos. The checkpoint will be between the hours … Click to Continue »
Read More »In February, Merced police found woman’s body in a trash bin. Friday, they arrested suspect.
A murder mystery that began two months ago when the body of a 30-year-old Chinese immigrant was found in a trash bin in a dark Merced alleyway ended Friday with … Click to Continue »
Read More »In February, Merced police found an unidentified woman’s body in a trash bin. On Friday, they arrested a suspect.
A murder mystery that began two months ago when the body of a 30-year-old Chinese immigrant was found in a trash bin in a dark Merced alleyway ended Friday with … Click to Continue »
Read More »Cruickshank Drama Club to perform original play Friday
Santa Claus is missing and children are threatened with a world of empty stockings and no Christmas presents. “The Claus File,” an original comedic mystery written and performed by students … Click to Continue »
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