Most of the contestants competing for the Dairy Princess title in Turlock call Merced County home. The crowned Dairy Princess will represent the dairy industry throughout 11 counties in California: … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gustine Police Department want residents to be aware of scamming methods
A Gustine resident received a call from an anonymous scammer on Saturday night, Gustine Police Department officials reported. The caller used a local “854” prefix, police said. Scammers use the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Drinking Water Is A Human Right, But These Valley Residents Don’t Have It
In 2012, California made history when it became the first U.S. state to declare that clean drinking water is a human right. But five years later, nearly 300 communities still can’t drink their water, according to new state data—many of which are in the San Joaquin Valley. Today we debut …
Read More »Trump era has Merced County residents flocking to citizenship classes
Dara Davalos kept hearing on television that, under the new president’s hardline stance on immigration, green card-holders like herself would be more secure if they became full U.S. citizens. While … Click to Continue »
Read More »New Poll: 47% Of Valley Residents Oppose Obamacare Repeal
With President Donald Trump promising to revive the repeal of the Affordable Care Act this week, a new poll of Central Valley residents offers insight into the local reaction to proposed changes to the law, commonly known as Obamacare. Overall, according to new research by Fresno State’s Institute for Leadership …
Read More »Central Valley residents ‘chase the wind’ to Livingston for kite flying and health screenings
Kite enthusiasts from Merced were “chasing the wind” on Sunday in Livingston, hoping for their 32-foot-long manta ray and 75-foot-long octopus kites to make it into the air. Two brothers, … 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 »
Read More »Shh! Merced residents say train horns blare, disturb sleep and should be silenced
Hearing from supporters of quiet zones on Merced’s northern railroad this week, the City Council voiced support for the idea with the caveat that, as with most things, it depends … Click to Continue »
Read More »Three residents displaced in ‘suspicious’ house fires in Merced
A suspicious fire damaged two homes Sunday morning in Merced, displacing three residents, authorities said. Flames were reported around 10:30 a.m. at 2440 R St. The fire spread to a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Saturday sunshine gives Merced County residents prep time for predicted storms
Stacey and Robert Hardcastle filled up white bags with sand at the corner of Santa Fe and Jackson in Le Grand on Saturday, hoping water wouldn’t force its way into … Click to Continue »
Read More »Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours
This animation details a worst-case scenario in Oroville, Calif.: dam failure. With 3.5 million acre feet of water held behind the dam, floodwaters would pour through a huge section of Northern California. Residents closest to the dam would have just minutes to evacuate. … Click to Continue »
Read More »2 Merced residents wake to fire in their home
Two Merced residents were displaced Monday and are receiving aid from the Red Cross after they woke to find their home on fire, Merced City Fire officials reported. Firefighters arrived … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sandbags, animal shelters available for county residents
Merced County authorities warned residents that the Merced River would be rising with fast-moving water as officials increased releases of water from Lake McClure on Sunday. Residents are advised to … Click to Continue »
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