Miriam Pawel's new book explores University of California history, access to higher education and UC Merced's impact on Central Valley students.

Merced County election results 2026 show close races in Los Banos, Merced and smaller communities. See early vote totals, candidates and ballot measures.

Find Merced County voting locations for November 3, 2026, including Los Banos, Merced, Dos Palos and Gustine. See vote center hours, drop boxes and voter ID rules.

Golden Valley choir earned its first state festival invitation after receiving the highest rating from all three judges. The festival is in April 2027.

October Merced County health inspections show Los Banos food facility violations corrected in two days and a Livingston restaurant's improved rating.

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.

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.

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 ...

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) — ...

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

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