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American flags and wooden crosses placed by headstones More than 2,300 veteran graves Memorial Ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday at the Merced District Cemetery … Click to Continue »

Yosemite National Park Ranger Glen Gibbons was honored on Thursday, June 11, 2015 with the Barry Hance Memorial Award. Gibbons, a Park Ranger at the Arch Rock entrance station, received the park’s highest honor in front of several hundred Yosemite National Park employees. Since 2000, he has provided accurate information …

Monday morning at sunrise on Memorial Day, veterans, the community and families of service men and women gathered at Woodward Park to honor soldiers who died in service. The service started at 5:45 a.m. and lasted for 20 minutes. More than 50 people attended, coffee and donuts were served. It …

In Clovis this morning, a local ministry observed Memorial Day by holding a special event. The " carry the load " half marathon walk started at seven o’clock this morning. Participants walked along the Clovis town trail – to the veteran’s memorial building in downtown Clovis. Organizers expected a couple …

New at six, a group of wood carvers who honor veterans with special walking canes were recognized for their work today. A event for the Freedom Cane Carvers was held in Clovis. It was to recognize the people who hand carve the eagle heads. The canes were presented to the …

Park Rangers say they expect to see hundreds of visitors throughout the Memorial Day weekend, even with below-normal water levels. Experts say, the lake could get even lower. For more on Millerton Lake hours and fees, visit: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=587

You’re invited to attend a Memorial Day ceremony at the Clovis Cemetery to honor service men and women who died serving our country. Date: Monday, May 25 Location: 305 N Villa Ave Clovis, California 93612 Ceremony starts at 10:00 am Patriotic Concert performed by the Clovis Community Band at 11 …

Memorial Day weekend is almost here and many people will be heading to Yosemite National Park. The highest traffic will be from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. The biggest crowds are expected Friday through Sunday. To help avoid traffic congestion, visitors are urged to use the free shuttles, bike paths and …

Yosemite National Park anticipates an extremely busy Memorial Day weekend. Its been a very busy year so far and the park expects high visitation, especially from Friday afternoon until Sunday. Visitors are strongly urged to avoid arriving at the park during the peak hours of 10:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. Arriving …

The National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C. added two local names to its list. "This year we are here to also honor two officers who lost their lives in 2014 that’s Brian Law and Juan Gonzalez," Capt. John Arrabit, from the California Highway Patrol, said. Officers Brian Law and Juan …

Fresno police said an emotional farewell to a brother in blue who lost a heroic battle with cancer. Detective Edgar Valle-Sandoval passed away earlier this month. In January, he was diagnosed with stage-four pancreatic cancer, and last month, hundreds of police officers and department employees shaved their head, to show …