Firefighters and other personnel from Merced and the central San Joaquin Valley have joined the firefight in Northern California. Merced-Mariposa-Madera Cal Fire has sent firefighters and other personnel to help … Click to Continue »
Read More »NOAA probes 13 North Atlantic right whale deaths
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Fisheries division and Canadian authorities are launching an investigation after a number of North Atlantic right whales have died this summer, stressing the already … Click to Continue »
Read More »Detwiler Fire District II (aka North County) Local Assistance Center
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 Location: North County – Greeley Hill Community Hall 10332 Fiske Road Coulterville, CA 95311 Hours: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Read More »Girl dies in fatal crash north of Los Banos
CHP Los Banos Sgt. Ryan Swafford explains the details of a fatal crash Friday, July 21, 2017, off Henry Miller Road. … Click to Continue »
Read More »North Fire (Shasta County) Started 7/15/2017, updated 7/15/2017
Reduced acreage due to better mapping.
Read More »Invasive weevil spreads north, endangering California’s palms
SAN DIEGO–An invasive beetle that crossed from Mexico into southern San Diego County more than five years ago is continuing to head north, threatening widespread destruction of ornamental palm trees … Click to Continue »
Read More »Interview: Valadao Reflects On South Korea Trip, Tensions With North Korea
Tensions between the United States and North Korea have heightened in recent weeks. Hanford Republican Congressman David Valadao recently returned from a trip to South Korea and Japan. He spoke with Valley Public Radio about his trip and what he learned. Interview transcript highlights: Q: Why did you make the …
Read More »2 killed in fiery crash north of Merced
Two people were killed in a truck that burst into flames after being struck by a big rig on Monday, April 24, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »2 killed in fiery crash north of Merced
Two people have been killed in a crash on the northern outskirts of Merced. The California Highway Patrol has confirmed two people were trapped inside a pickup truck that caught … Click to Continue »
Read More »One man killed when driver attempting pass collides with labor bus north of Merced
A minivan driver attempting to pass a bus carrying farmworkers collided with the vehicle north of Merced early Friday, killing one man and leaving several others injured, authorities said. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Driver attempting pass collides with bus north of Merced; one dead several injured
A driver in a minivan attempting to pass a bus carrying about 20 farmworkers collided with the vehicle north of Merced early Friday, causing the death of one man and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Maintenance fees could go up in three north Merced homeowner districts
Three assessment districts in north Merced are facing increases in maintenance fees, and the city plans a town hall-style meeting to answer questions from homeowners there. The town hall meeting … Click to Continue »
Read More »Woman accused of abducting two Merced daughters released in North Dakota
A woman accused of kidnapping her daughters and trying to take them into Canada was released from a North Dakota jail over the weekend, according to Merced police. Rene Snider … Click to Continue »
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