Yosemite National Park advises visitors that the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones) are prohibited within park boundaries due to regulations outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Specifically, the use of drones within the park boundaries is illegal under all circumstances. Thirty Six CFR 2.17(a)(3) states, “delivering or …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Announces Temporary Road Closures and Delays Possible Due to Incoming Winter Storm Systems
Temporary road closures and delays may be possible over the next several days along Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120 West), Wawona Road (Highway 41), and El Portal Road (Highway 140) inside Yosemite National Park. An incoming winter storm system could impact roadways inside the park due to heavy precipitation …
Read More »In Bakersfield, Complex Web Of Water Systems Makes Pollution Cleanup Difficult
From Keith Prickett’s front yard just east of Bakersfield you can see the trees of where the official city begins. He’s on the board of a tiny water system with less than 30 homes. It’s called the East Wilson Road Water Company and the water he’s washing his dishes with …
Read More »Sewer systems and police laptops are topics at Merced meeting
Merced plans a study session on its sewer master plan at its Monday meeting, and City Council will be asked to spend more than $ 100,000 on new police equipment. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »State Data Show Nearly 300 Water Systems Out Of Compliance
The state has released new data on California’s drinking water–and they reveal almost 300 public water systems are out of compliance with state standards. The data and an interactive map are part of the state water board’s new Human Right to Water Portal . They reveal 292 non-compliant water systems …
Read More »Two storm systems pushing snow and rain into Merced and the foothills
Recent snowfall has padded the play areas in the foothills and mountains and more is on its way through the end of the week, according to forecasts. Two to 4 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: Merced alarm systems now require permits
False alarms could come with fines Merced City Council passed new ordinance in April False alarms cost Merced police hundreds of thousands of dollars each year … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced lab to lead UC system’s drone research
It is UC Merced’s first Center of Excellence nod A UC Merced doctoral student to head up drone policies and practices Officials say drone use is increasing, including use by farmers … Click to Continue »
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