The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District advises Merced County residents not to burn wood through the end of Tuesday as a health precaution, officials said in a statement. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Watch two men rob a Los Banos bank at gunpoint. Do you know who they are?
Los Banos police are seeking the public’s help in identifying two men suspected of robbing Westamerica Bank in Los Banos last week. Two armed men robbed the bank at about … Click to Continue »
Read More »We Still Don’t Know Why So Many Fresno Babies Are Born Premature—But Researchers Aim To Find Out
A few weeks ago, we reported that the premature birth rate in the San Joaquin Valley is rising, and that it’s especially high in Fresno County. The numbers are concerning because premature babies are born with a higher risk of health complications like breathing difficulties, heart problems and chronic disease. …
Read More »Do you know this man? Merced police seek public’s help in theft case
Merced police on Friday released video surveillance footage they said showed a man steal a package off the porch of a Merced home on Century Drive. Investigators are hoping someone … Click to Continue »
Read More »Do you know this man? Merced County Coroner looking for next of kin of man who died
A 69-year-old Dos Palos man died in July and the Merced County Coroner has yet to identify his next of kin, the sheriff’s office said on Wednesday. Ralph C. Moore … Click to Continue »
Read More »He was caught on camera stealing a package, Los Banos police say. Do you know him?
Los Banos police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man captured on a camera stealing a package off the porch of an H street home. The theft was caught … Click to Continue »
Read More »Need financial aid for college? New report on UC Merced might be good to know
A new report released today ranked UC Merced as the No. 1 public university in the nation for financial aid given to first-year college students. The “Best Colleges” report from … Click to Continue »
Read More »Poisonous algae? Extra police? What you should know about Labor Day weekend in Merced
Whether it’s high levels of California Highway Patrol presence, algae that could make you sick or potentially record-setting heat, officials say to be aware this Labor Day weekend. All available … Click to Continue »
Read More »Watching the eclipse in Merced County? Here’s what you need to know
If you plan to be in Merced County during the total solar eclipse, you won’t get the full effect but you could still be in for a spectacle, according to … Click to Continue »
Read More »What you need to know about the solar eclipse
On August 21, a solar eclipse will pass over all 50 United States for the first time since 1979. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services answers all your questions about safely viewing the solar eclipse in California. … Click to Continue »
Read More »How safe is your tuna? It’s important to know where it was caught
Tuna caught in industrialized areas of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans have 36 times more pollutants than those fished in remote parts of the West Pacific, scientists from Scripps Oceanography … Click to Continue »
Read More »The first day of school is around the corner in Merced. Here’s what you need to know
This is an exciting time for the Merced City School District as we prepare to welcome more than 11,000 students back to our 18 campuses. This year, all of our … Click to Continue »
Read More »What you need to know about the Great American Eclipse
The United States will get a rare astrological treat Aug. 21. That’s the day of the “Great American Eclipse.” It’s the first total solar eclipse to cross the entire U.S. in 99 years. The Fresno area won’t have a total eclipse, but still will get an awe-inspiring show. … Click …
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