Steel tycoon and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie built libraries all over the U.S. with at least 14 of them in the Central Valley. Today, only a handful of those original buildings remain. One of them is in Hanford. There’s now a museum inside, but its future may be at risk. Last …
Read More »Crest Line Fire (Shasta County) Started 7/24/2018, updated 7/25/2018
Firefighters are working in very hot and dry weather to gain containment in the rugged terrain. Crews are making good progress on containment lines and protecting structures threatened by the fire. An extended commitment time is expected for resources at scene.
Read More »Pimp kept his victim in line by stealing her mother’s ashes. He’s now going to prison
In the human slave trade, Fresno pimp Herbert Deon Goodwin Jr. had a list of rules for his victims regarding prices and sex acts, and women who crossed him would … Click to Continue »
Read More »Junk-filled trucks line streets for Spring Clean Up
About 150 tons of Los Banos’ trash just left the city. Scores of pickup trucks, U-Hauls and vans full of household junk lined up along Fourth, Seventh, H and I … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced residents wake after quake near California-Nevada line
Many Merced residents were shaken awake early Wednesday by a series of moderate earthquakes that the University of Nevada’s Seismological Laboratory said struck in a remote area near the California-Nevada … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hundreds wait in line for Hostetler’s annual turkey giveaway
It was barely 40 degrees when Merced resident Mercedes Jimenez started the line for free turkeys early Monday at the Merced County Fairgrounds. Lining up at midnight for the Monday … Click to Continue »
Read More »New plan for Merced County power line project satisfies residents
Officials with the Merced Irrigation District approved alternative plans this week for a hotly debated power-line project on the outskirts of Merced that appears to satisfy everyone involved. The alternative … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock man fishing near Los Banos hit by falling power line
Says he heard a noise, saw flash of light just before being struck Has injuries and swelling to hand and arm, and feels he got a jolt Expresses frustration at not hearing from PG&E at hospital or since … Click to Continue »
Read More »Line forms for grand opening deals at Los Banos’ 99 Cents Only Store
First nine people in line get 99-cent 40-inch LED flat-screen TV Store features name-brand items for 99 cents … Click to Continue »
Read More »Republican Rep. Jeff Denham walks the line in San Joaquin Valley
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 »
Read More »Merced County remembers officers killed in the line of duty
The list of officers goes back more than 100 years The ceremony was filled with somber music and symbolism Surviving families in attendance were also honored … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced honors officer killed in the line of duty
Merced police on Friday, April 15, 2016, honored Officer Stephan Gray, who was killed a dozen years ago in the line of duty. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Potential Legal Implications Out of Gas Line Explosion at Fresno Co. Sheriff’s Gun Range
A massive gas line explosion at the Fresno County Sheriff’s gun range has left 11 people injured and seven still in the hospital on Saturday night. A Fresno County Public Works employee was driving a front loader tractor on Friday afternoon when a gas pipeline was struck. The tractor driver …
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