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An elderly couple was found dead in a home south of Chowchilla next to a suspected methamphetamine lab, Madera County authorities said. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the … Click to Continue »
Read More »70-year-old arrested for DUI after collision near Planada
Authorities have arrested a 70-year-old woman for driving under the influence of alcohol after her vehicle was involved in a three-car collision Friday evening on State Route 140, according to … Click to Continue »
Read More »CHP responds to three-vehicle crash near Planada
Rescue crews respond to the scene of a three-vehicle crash on Highway 140 near North Hayden Road just outside Planada, Calif., on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018. According to CHP Sgt. Steven Lewis, at this time the injuries appear to be minor and drugs or alcohol do not seem to be …
Read More »Chase from Merced ends in head-on crash near Empire
A pursuit that started in Merced ended near Empire when two cars collided head-on early Thursday. The Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Department reported the crash at 12:17 a.m. on Santa Fe … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hilmar man, unborn baby killed in crash near Turlock
A 29-year-old Hilmar man and an unborn baby were killed in a crash on the northern border of Merced County in Turlock on Tuesday morning, California Highway Patrol reported. A … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man killed in crash on Highway 99 near Winton Parkway in Merced County
A 31-year-old man was killed in a crash on Highway 99 in Merced County on Wednesday Dec. 13, 2017, California Highway Patrol reports. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »1 rescued from car after multi-vehicle crash near Planada
One person was extricated from a car by first responders Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, at the intersection of Highway 140 and North Cunningham Road after a multi-vehicle crash. Details on the crash weren’t immediately available. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Despite utility’s ‘no trespass’ signs, flume near Bass Lake attracts plenty of hikers
An old water flume near the south end of Bass Lake is the private property of the Pacific Gas & Electric Co., and it’s posted in places with “no trespassing” … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two students say a stranger offered them a ride near a north Turlock campus
Two students reported that a stranger offered them a ride Thursday near the Walnut Elementary Education Center in Turlock. An online message from the school said the students were approached … Click to Continue »
Read More »Building destroyed in morning fire near Merced, but it’s not all bad news
A vacant house burned down just outside the city of Merced, though fire crews were able to keep flames off of neighboring buildings, according to Calfire. Flames were reported at … Click to Continue »
Read More »His car went over the embankment near Los Banos. So, he spent the night in it
A 26-year-old man whose car went over the embankment towards the San Luis Reservoir near Los Banos spent the night in his car and climbed out more than 12 hours … Click to Continue »
Read More »Four people dead after charter bus strikes sign pole on Highway 99 near Livingston
Rescue crews respond to the scene of a charter bus crash on northbound Highway 99 between Atwater and Livingston, Calif., Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. According to the California Highway Patrol, four people are dead and at least five more suffered major injuries when the bus carrying about 30 people struck …
Read More »New Regulations For Pesticide Use Near California Schools
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has officially adopted new regulations on the use of pesticides near schools and daycare centers. The new rules go into effect in January and prohibit application on crops that are within a quarter mile of schools and daycare centers, Monday through Friday between 6:00 …
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