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$63 Million Dollars awarded to the City of Atwater for TCP Contamination of Water Supply

admin August 31, 2019 0 Comment

On Friday, August 23, 2019, a jury in California Superior Court in Merced California, awarded the City of Atwater $53 million in compensatory damages and $10 million in punitive damages following a four-month trial....

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Avoid the water at the San Luis Reservoir, this is why

admin July 19, 2019 414 Comments

According to a recent press release from the Department of Water Resources, they are urging people to avoid physical contact with the water at the San Luis Reservoir in Merced County until further notice....

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Fire reported at old Sunstar location, this is what we know

admin July 4, 2019 0 Comment

On July 3rd, 2019, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Merced Fire Department along with officers from the Merced Police Department responded to 3033 G Street for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival,...

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Merced County and Irrigation District warn you about entering rivers

admin May 24, 2019 0 Comment

Due to high flows, the Merced River will continue to be extremely dangerous for the next several days, including over the Memorial Day weekend. Merced County and the Merced Irrigation District would like to...

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Rain will raise water levels along the upper Merced river tonight

admin May 15, 2019 0 Comment

A cold front will move eastward across central California tonight accompanied by rain which will be heavy at times according to the Handford National Weather Service. The combination of rain and melting snow over...

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Merced Police respond to a possible drowning at an apartment pool

admin April 24, 2019 0 Comment

At approximately 2:56 p.m. today, Merced Police and medical personnel responded to the Creekside Apartments located at 2813 Park Avenue, for a possible drowning of a kid. Officers arrived on scene and found the...

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Splash-n-Dash Aqua Park is now hiring

admin April 15, 2019 0 Comment

SUMMER JOB FAIR: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17th, 2019, from 11:00 AM TO 5:00 PM come apply at the Merced County Library at the Lower Level (Gracey Meeting Room) Amazing summer job opportunity. Full and part-time...

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Merced County Hagaman park Closed

admin February 14, 2019 0 Comment

Due to potential flooding risk, the lower portion of Hagaman Park is closed until further notice. Hagaman Park sits along the Merced River south of Hilmar and due to its low elevation in certain...

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BODY FOUND IN CANAL IN SANTA NELLA

admin April 11, 2018 0 Comment

On April 10, 2018 at about 12:00pm the Merced County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible body in the canal. Deputies responded to the area of the Delta Mendota Canal about one...

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HIGH FLOWS EXPECTED IN MERCED RIVER THIS WEEK

admin April 4, 2018 0 Comment

Starting this week, high flows are expected along the Merced River and the public is cautioned to stay out of the fast-moving water. Melting snow coupled with the potential for future storm runoff will...