Two lightning caused fires in the northern portion of Yosemite National Park continue to burn in the areas of Lake Vernon and Harden Lake. The fire in the Lake Vernon area, known as the Vernon Fire, has grown from 160 acres to 230 acres in the past two days. The …
Read More »Deaths Of Mothers, Infants During Childbirth Prompt Calls To Revoke Bakersfield Doctor’s License
Following a string of patient injuries and deaths, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Bakersfield has been placed on probation. Dr. Arthur Park has been treating women and delivering babies in Bakersfield since 1988. In that time, he’s also been the defendant in at least 10 lawsuits alleging negligence, medical malpractice, or wrongful …
Read More »Violations prompt Washington state to cancel Atlantic salmon farm lease
SEATTLE –– A Washington state company has lost the lease for its Atlantic salmon net-pen farm in Port Angeles and must shut down and remove it, said Hilary Franz, state … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gusty winds prompt health caution for Merced County residents
Local air pollution officials issued a health caution statement Thursday afternoon, according to a statement form the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. The “gusty winds” cause more dust … Click to Continue »
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