Merced Sun-Star

Update: 3.2 magnitude earthquake shakes near Ontario, CA on Sept. 2

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA - A 3.2 magnitude quake rattled near Ontario on Wednesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey ...
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Merced County Mosquito Abatement District will spray by ground, air. Here’s when, where

The Merced County Mosquito Abatement District will treat areas by ground Wednesday night and Thursday morning and do aerial ...
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Update: Gibby Fire burns 216.4 acres in Orange County

Gibby Fire initially started today at 3:02 p.m. at Ortega Hwy and Gibby Road in Orange County, California. After being active for three hours, it has burned 216.4 acres. At present, details about the ...
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Update: Better mapping of Mariposa County wildfire near Yosemite has it slightly smaller

A wildfire that broke out in Mariposa County on Tuesday afternoon has quickly spread to 171 acres, and has forced road ...
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Merced County high school football: 5 games to watch this week

Atwater at Hughson: The Falcons, coming off a 35-14 loss to Vacaville, travel to play one of the Modesto area’s top ...
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Merced police ask public’s help to find three suspects in June theft from Ulta

Three men wanted in the June theft of more than $1,000 in merchandise from the Ulta store in Merced remain at large, the ...
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Update: Acres burned in Monterey County grows to 25,226 acres, Timber Fire hits 23% containment

Timber Fire initially started at 8:35 p.m. Aug. 8 - Southeast of Loma Vista in Monterey County, California. By Wednesday noon, it had burned 25,223 acres. As of Wednesday noon, the fire crew managed ...
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Breaking: Metz Fire reported in Monterey County on Sep. 2

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:09 p.m. in Monterey County, California. Metz Fire has burned two acres of private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire ...
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Update: Border 13 Fire burns 6.2 acres in San Diego County

Border 13 Fire initially started today at 9:43 a.m. in San Diego County, California. It has burned five acres of private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and ...
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Update: Containment progress - Colorado Fire in Mariposa County at 15%

Colorado Fire initially started at 1:26 p.m. Sep. 1 at Hwy 140 and Road in Mariposa County, California. By Wednesday afternoon, it had scorched 232.5 acres. As of Wednesday afternoon, the fire crew ...
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Update: Panarama Fire in Riverside County is now fully contained

Initial location: Highway 243 / Mount Edna Road, unincorporated Banning, Riverside County, Calif. Panarama Fire initially started at 12:01 p.m. Aug. 31 at Highway 243 / Mount Edna Road, unincorporated ...
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Suspect in shooting death of security guard at Los Banos Fairgrounds surrenders

The suspect in the fatal shooting of a security guard at the Los Banos Fairgrounds on Aug. 29 has surrendered to authorities, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office reported Wednesday morning. Sacramento ...