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.

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.

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

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

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

Caltrans announces Highway 99 and 165 lane closures in Merced County Oct. 19–23. See locations, work hours and expected traffic delays.

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 ...

Los Banos plans a new pump track at Meadowlands Basin Park with $177,952 in state funding. Construction could begin in spring or summer 2027.

Playhouse Merced will open Night of the Living Dead: Live! on Friday, Oct. 16, bringing a stage adaptation of the classic zombie horror film to downtown Merced for a two-week run. Directed by Paul ...

Merced police inspected five businesses for tobacco compliance. Four had no violations, while one Chevron received a warning and requires a follow-up inspection.