Merced, CA (November 2, 2026) — Families needing help providing Christmas gifts for their children can apply through Merced County’s Operation Christmas Star, while a separate program for Merced city ...

A Merced gas station stabbing left a 29-year-old woman wounded Nov. 1. Deputies arrested Mina Villarreal on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.

A 17-year-old Dos Palos boy surrendered Nov. 1 after an Oct. 31 shooting left a 32-year-old man wounded, according to the Merced County Sheriff’s Office.

Gary Cook of Atwater landed a 40-pound striped bass measuring 46 inches during a guided fishing trip with Roger George at San Luis Reservoir. The fish was released. Los Banos, CA (November 2, 2026) — ...

Merced County road closures Nov. 2–6 include Highway 152 paving, Highway 33 repairs and local road restrictions. See updated schedules and cancellations.

With approximately 1,500 employees, paid training and regional business partnerships, the new Madera casino offers a potential career destination for Central Valley workers. Madera, CA (October 28, ...

Gary Cook of Atwater landed a 40-pound striper at San Luis Reservoir, two weeks after Rich Jones caught a 48-pounder with guide Roger George.

Check Merced's Halloween rain forecast for Oct. 31, 2026, including hourly rain chances, possible thunderstorms and indoor family events.

UC Merced reported a 36.4% rate of D and F grades, withdrawals and no-pass marks in introductory math, the highest among UC campuses.

Proposed high-speed rail routes could affect Los Banos. Residents can learn about the alternatives and provide feedback at a Nov. 5 public meeting.

UC Merced professor Sean Malloy calls for dezionization of the UC system, proposing changes to university investments, ...