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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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

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.

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