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A Merced driver who attempted to pass a cement truck on Highway 59 on Friday crashed his Jeep into a power pole before flipping the vehicle into a drainage ditch, … 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 »Power surge sparks fire at Castle Air Force Base
A power surge caused when a tree fell onto a set of power lines Wednesday sparked flames in the attic of an abandoned building at Castle Air Force Base. Fire … Click to Continue »
Read More »MID board again delays action on project to build power lines
Project includes constructing 13 miles of new power lines on outskirts of Merced Residents have continually asked board to consider underground lines, alternative route Merced business officials voiced support of project Tuesday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hydroelectric power officials bemoan federal regulations
At House hearing, officials say permitting process dampens clean generation of electricity PG&E official claims years of delays, millions of expenses before licenses are granted A caution: a dam in the wrong place can hurt wildlife, recreation and traditions … Click to Continue »
Read More »Lightning Strikes Trees, Grass, Power Poles, and Houses; Leaving a Trail of Small Fires Along the Way
Lightning lit up the skies in the Central Valley on Wednesday night, in turn, leaving many people associated with weather and fire very busy. National Weather Service meteorologist David Spector, who works out of Hanford, said, "[There were] a lot of lightning, several hundred strikes were reported in the central and …
Read More »The Power Women of Fresno County
We met on a Friday morning. At the Downtown Club in Fresno. A place often frequented by high profile officials. And high profile they are: Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims, Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp, Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin, and Fresno Fire Chief Kerri Donis. All seated at one table …
Read More »11th annual Power Walking Challenge
Hundreds of students made their way to Woodward Park for a special challenge today. It’s all part of the 11th annual Power Walking Challenge. More than 400 special education students took park in the event. Many took the challenge by walking, jogging or independently pushing themselves in wheelchairs. The course …
Read More »Firefighters Battling Huge Power Pole Fire: Flames Seen From Highway 99
Firefighters are battling a huge power pole fire at Brawley and Golden State. The fire started just around 3:30 a.m. Thursday morning. Flames can be seen from Highway 99. A crew is on scene and gathering more information.
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