A section of La Grange Road north of Snelling has been shut down due a collapsed bridge, according to California Highway Patrol. La Grange Road from Fields Road to State … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ever wonder how heavy the gear is that each Merced firefighter carries? Hint: It’s a lot
This fun video from the Merced Fire Department illustrates exactly how much gear each firefighter carries to the scene of a fire. Credit: Merced Fire Department … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College plays heavy into upward mobility, president says
Merced College has an impact on upward mobility in the region, and will play a major role in how the city improves, the school’s president said on Friday. In his … Click to Continue »
Read More »Multiple crashes in heavy fog on Highway 198
About 50 vehicles were involved in multiple crashes in dense fog on Highway 198 in Kings County on Tuesday morning Jan. 31, 2017, the California Highway Patrol reported. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Heavy storms put Castle Air Museum’s historic aircraft at risk
The winter storms that have beaten down on Merced County underscore the need for indoor and covered storage for the historic aircraft at Castle Air Museum, officials said. “Between the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Officials advice residents to sign up for emergency alerts, especially since heavy rainfall is expected
With the heavy rainfall expected in the valley this weekend, officials are urging residents to register for the Merced County Emergency Notification System. The notification system alerts residents in emergency … Click to Continue »
Read More »Heavy rains expected over the weekend in Merced
Rain, and possibly a lot of rain, is expected this weekend in Merced. That’s good news for a drought-stricken area coming off a drier-than-expected February. “We had a good amount … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rain Creates Heavy Flooding in Areas of Fresno
Rain hit the Central Valley Thursday, flooding many streets and neighborhoods around Fresno. This isn’t the edge of riverbed you’re looking at, but the rain sure made it feel that way at least for this person taking a ride in a kayak on the street. "It’s a good sign that …
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