Mental health care is a constant need here in the San Joaquin Valley, especially for those who can’t afford to go elsewhere—and for those whose symptoms are tough enough to require some treatment but not hospitalization. Last week, Fresno County opened a new crisis residential facility to house those who …
Read More »Cal Fire suspends all permits for outdoor residential burning in Mountain Area
Cal Fire announced Monday, June 18 that it was immediately suspending all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Area of Madera, Mariposa and Merced counties. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Residential fire reported in Los Banos
Firefighters have controlled a residential fire that broke out in the exterior of two homes in Los Banos Thursday afternoon, officials said. The fire started around 4:30 p.m. in the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s what caused the residential fire in Merced Thursday afternoon
A clothes dryer likely caused a fire inside a garage wall of a single family home Thursday in Merced, officials said. A family was drying clothes in the appliance before … Click to Continue »
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