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.

North Fork Mono Casino opens in Madera with 1,500 jobs, career training and Central Valley business partnerships that could benefit Merced County workers.

Researchers examine mussel growth on a submerged object as California expands efforts to prevent the spread of invasive golden mussels. The fee increase will help fund efforts to prevent invasive ...

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

Los Banos High School students Lexi Rivera and Max Menefee each earned third place at the 2026 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.

Los Banos police arrested a 20-year-old man in Kerman on Oct. 28 following a sexual assault investigation involving minor victims.

Los Banos Animal Shelter is recruiting volunteers ages 18 and older to help socialize animals, assist with enrichment and support shelter activities.

School buses operated by Merced City School District. The image is illustrative and does not show the October 26 collision near Merced. Merced, CA (October 27, 2026) –A school bus and a semi-truck ...