Study released Wednesday by American Lung Association All other Valley counties received failing grades California air ranked worst in nation … Click to Continue »
Read More »Special meeting canceled after Patterson councilwoman proves she still lives in the city
Sheree Lustgarten says she’s renting a room from friend She provided verification of her residence Friday, city manager says Embattled councilwoman claims city overreacted … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced still working to gain notoriety
Students who don’t get into preferred college unlikely to attend UC Merced, audit says Counselor says high school students have never heard of Merced UC Merced continuing to introduce itself to new generations … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced still weighing new police station, false-alarm fines
Council looking at three options for new police headquarters Police have said the 22nd Street building is unsatisfactory False-alarm ordinance may be assessed differently for schools, typically worst offenders … Click to Continue »
Read More »95-year-old WWII pilot still flying high
A pilot for more than 70 years, Harry Moyer still flies his 1964 Mooney regularly The San Luis Obispo resident learned to fly in 1942 after enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corps A Pianetta Winery red blend features a photo of Moyer, with sales benefiting Honor Flight Central Coast …
Read More »Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: Wal-Mart distribution center still in limbo
Wal-Mart received clearance from courts to build in 2013 Later that year, store said distribution center would be delayed Wal-Mart still owns property; no plans for development yet … Click to Continue »
Read More »Wal-Mart center in Merced still in limbo
Wal-Mart received clearance from courts to build in 2013 <topline_sep> Later that year, store said project would be delayed <topline_sep> Wal-Mart still owns property, no plans for development yet … Click to Continue »
Read More »Citations still to come for fireworks rule breakers
The Clovis Fire Dept went undercover this weekend, looking for people using illegal fireworks. Those caught will be getting citations Monday and Tuesday, when the mail goes out.
Read More »Storyland still needs funds to reopen
Storyland has been in jeopardy of shutting its doors forever for some time now. It’s a place near and dear to many families in the Valley, and there has been an ongoing effort to save the park. Friday morning the park received a donation from an unlikely group. It all …
Read More »Valley Boston Marathon runners say 2013 still hurts
After fourteen hours of deliberation a federal jury gives the death sentence to the man convicted of the Boston Marthon bombings that killed three people and left hundreds injured. Some Valley residents were running in the marathon when those bombs went off. The bombings were more than two years ago, …
Read More »Some Valley Residents Still Breaking Drought Rules, Wasting Water
The Central Valley got a good downpour, but not everyone is doing everything they can to conserve water. In fact, some neighbors are reporting others who are wasting water and breaking rules. During and after rainfall, water wasters are even more noticeable than usual. David Edwards with the City of …
Read More »Wells Are Dry and Water is Scarce but Valley Residents Still Must Pay Flood Insurance
As the valley enters it’s fourth year of severe drought, the last thing on many minds is flooding, but according to the federal government the threat of flooding is still a reality and thousands are still required to pay flood insurance. Thousands of homes in Tulare County lie on designated …
Read More »Utility Pole Fire Still Smolders in NW Fresno
Fresno Fire is investigating the cause of a massive fire at a yard that stores utility poles. They have not ruled out arson. The fire started Thursday just before 4 a.m. Pushing plumes of smoke in the air. "You can feel the heat when you drive by it. That’s pretty …
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