The ceremony also recognized individual academic accomplishments. Four graduates received special recognition from the Merced College Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor ...

A first-time angler lands a massive 48-pound striped bass at San Luis Reservoir. Capt. Roger George shares the remarkable catch in his October 20 fishing report.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 ...

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.