Rich Jones landed a 47 1/2-inch, 48-pound striped bass at San Luis Reservoir during a fishing trip with Capt. Roger George.

A 26-year-old Los Banos man was injured in an October 10 crash on Highway 101 in San Jose that killed one driver and seriously injured another.

Find Merced County early voting locations, ballot drop-off sites, opening dates and voter registration deadlines for the Nov. 3, 2026, election.

Rain is expected in Merced County Wednesday, Oct. 21, with a 60% chance of showers in Merced and Los Banos and temperatures dropping into the 60s.

Merced County health inspections found two restaurants with Unsatisfactory ratings in September 2026. See violations and reinspection results.

A woman was killed after being struck by a train near Santa Fe Avenue and N Street in Merced on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.

No Kings’ protests return to Los Banos and Merced on October 17, with a new focus on early voting ahead of the November midterm elections.

Find Merced County Halloween events 2026, including free trunk-or-treats, costume contests, festivals and family activities in Los Banos, Merced and more.

A coalition has sued the California High-Speed Rail Authority over plans to relocate Merced's downtown station, alleging violations of state law.

Hilmar, CA (October 16, 2026) — Hilmar Middle School and Hilmar High School were evacuated Friday, Oct. 16, after authorities received a report of a bomb threat at the middle school, according to the ...

Leslie’s Pool Supplies has closed its Los Banos location on East Pacheco Boulevard amid a nationwide bankruptcy restructuring affecting 76 stores.

Los Banos and Gustine receive $361,000 in grants for water supply planning and wastewater infrastructure upgrades through a regional funding program.