Tag Archives: Joaquin

Firefighters and other personnel from Merced and the central San Joaquin Valley have joined the firefight in Northern California. Merced-Mariposa-Madera Cal Fire has sent firefighters and other personnel to help … Click to Continue »

For much of 2017, healthcare has dominated the headlines. But while access to insurance coverage remains a national debate, here in the San Joaquin Valley, getting to see a doctor isn’t always easy, even for people who have coverage. It’s not a new problem, and it’s not unique to the …

As of July 10 manual snow surveyors reported there’s zero snow left in the mountains above the San Joaquin River. But a new way to measure the snowpack from the sky is showing a different set of results. “Already we’re seeing snowmelt 50 percent greater than it was last year …

If worse comes to worst – though there’s no indication it will – a couple of struggling retailers could shutter about a dozen stores in the Northern San Joaquin Valley … Click to Continue »

With several months still ahead in the current water year, the central stretch of the Sierra Nevada is recording its third-wettest year on record, according to officials. As of Thursday, … Click to Continue »

Detectives are on scene at the San Joaquin River near Old Fisherman’s Club where a body was found in the water. (Erin Tracy/etracy@modbee.com) … Click to Continue »

Hifa Habbaba, 67, left Fresno in November to visit her husband in their native Syria. Now Habbaba, a legal United States resident, worries she won’t be allowed back to the … Click to Continue »

Republican made a splash by supporting immigration overhaul He sometimes breaks rank to side with Democrats Ex-Air Force enlisted man puts priority on veterans issues … Click to Continue »

Sales, values hold steady … Click to Continue »

Melvin Mendez, 25, died from his injuries after the March 27 crash … Click to Continue »

A man is recovering after being pulled out of the San Joaquin River in Northwest Fresno. Police say the 40-year-old man had been fishing on the ledge when it gave way.     He called 9-1-1 while holding onto branches, before drifting down stream. Officers found him, still breathing on his own but said he …

A man is now recovering after being pulled out of the San Joaquin River in northwest Fresno Sunday night. Police say the 40-year-old man had been fishing on the ledge when that ledge gave way. He called 911 while holding onto branches, before drifting down stream. Officers found him still breathing …