California State Parks said the teenager was seen in distress in the Merced River at McConnell State Park. He wasn't found and search efforts continue.

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- The future of Merced County's fire stations is up in the air. The Board of Supervisors is set ...

Michael R McDonald May 5, 1952 – Nov. 22, 2016 Ballico, CA “Mac/Tootie” died peacefully at home on Tues, at age 64. He’s survived by Wife/Son. Born on May 5, 52′ in Columbus. After H/S ...

Merced County leaders vote to close two fire stations, facing budget challenges. Talks are underway to fill coverage ...

The stations, operated under California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, are required to have two fire personnel ...

The Merced County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the consolidation of some Merced County fire stations as well as the closure of two others. The decision comes as the county faces ...

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Merced County farmer Eric Harcksen, a fourth-generation firefighter at the Ballico Fire Department, said he is concerned about cuts to emergency services. “Nobody is going to win,” Harcksen said.

Pedrozo’s district includes the McKee station. Additionally, fire stations 92 and 64 in Ballico and Cressey respectively will ...

Staffing shortages have Merced County supervisors considering consolidating the Cressey and Ballico fire stations into one in Cressey, among other changes. Two Merced County fire stations may ...