As the San Joaquin Valley struggles with a shortage of primary care physicians, one group in particular is stepping in to fill in the gaps: doctors born or trained in foreign countries. And while the planned repeal of the DACA program is President Trump’s most recent immigration policy change, he’s …
Read More »Changing Immigration Policies Could Spell Bad News For Valley’s Doctor Pipeline
As the San Joaquin Valley struggles with a shortage of primary care physicians, one group in particular is stepping in to fill in the gaps: doctors born or trained in foreign countries. And while the planned repeal of the DACA program is President Trump’s most recent immigration policy change, he’s …
Read More »News of full water allocation for Westside farmers is good, but late
Westside Merced County farmers are happy that, for the first time since 2006, they’ll receive their full water allocation from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. But some feel the news … Click to Continue »
Read More »Counting down the top five news stories of 2016 in Merced County
Concluding our look at the top news stories in Merced County from the past year, we examine the factors contributing to poor health in the community, bitter fights on the … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced gets nod from U.S. News & World Report for graduation rates, alumni giving
UC Merced found itself this week on another list of the nation’s top universities for high graduation rates and alumni giving. The U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 Best Colleges … Click to Continue »
Read More »News on Lake McClure raises hopes for irrigation, recreation
Merced Irrigation District will hold a special meeting to discuss water allocations Watershed much better than last year, still below average Recreation outlook varied … Click to Continue »
Read More »Tenaya Fire News Release
A wildfire above Yosemite Valley began yesterday afternoon, September 7, 2015. The “Tenaya Fire” is currently at approximately 500 acres and is burning above Yosemite Valley. The fire is located along both sides of the Lehamite Creek Trail from the north rim of the Valley to the Tioga Road. Smoke …
Read More »Breaking News: Escaped killer Richard Matt shot
CBS MALONE, N.Y. — The nearly three-week-long manhunt for two convicted killers who escaped from an upstate New York prison appears to have reached a critical point, with one of the fugitives shot. A law enforcement source told CBS News that Richard Matt was shot by Border Patrol Friday afternoon …
Read More »Eyewitness News Investigates – Drought Scam: Fraudlent Contractors Targeting ‘Drought-Friendly’ Lawns
Eyewitness News Investigates a scam alert from the Better Business Bureau. It’s a warning to consumers about fake contractors victimizing people as they try to conserve water – with "waterless" lawns. If you are planning to purchase synthetic lawn or to hire lawn painting service, officials say you should do …
Read More »Lester Holt Named Nightly News Anchor, Brian Williams Re-Assigned
In an email sent to NBC News stations, Andrew Lack, Chairman of NBC News and MSNBC, today announced that Lester Holt will be named the permanent anchor of NBC Nightly News. Brian Williams will be re-assigned to MSNBC. The statement reads: Andrew Lack, Chairman of NBC News and MSNBC, today …
Read More »Eyewitness News Investigates: Bulletproof Vests- In the Hands of Criminals
Eyewitness News Investigates– two suspected criminals in two days arrested wearing bullet proof vests in Fresno. Police say this has been a concern for along time, but say it’s trend that appears to be growing. They’re the most important means of police protection. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says, "We’ve …
Read More »Victor E. Bulldog Visits Eyewitness News
Fresno State’s newest mascot, Victor E. Bulldog III, visited Eyewitness News for an interview with Lindsey Pena.
Read More »Breaking News : Vegetation Fire near Mariposa
15 acre vegetation Fire near Mariposa. The Foxfire is in the area of Ben Hur Road and 49. Mandatory evacuations from Ben Hur Rd between Buckeye Rd and Blue Bonnet Ln. RED CROSS OPENING EVACUATION CENTER FOR FOX FIRE RESIDENTS June 7, 2015, Boot Jack, Calif. – The American Red …
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