The University of California, Merced will officially become an active NCAA Division II member on Sept. 1 after receiving ...

The Los Banos mayor and community representatives celebrate the July 18 grand opening of the new pickleball courts at the AG Sports Complex. Los Banos, CA (July 20, 2026) — Los Banos residents came ...

Merced, CA (July 20, 2026) — The Merced County Department of Public Health confirmed one case of cyclosporiasis in the county in 2026. Health officials said investigators determined the infection was ...

CHP identified Javier Becerril Jr., 42, of Hollister as the man found dead inside a Tesla trunk near Los Banos. A GoFundMe is supporting his family.

Stanislaus County’s new 911 Nurse Navigation program aims to reduce non-emergency ambulance trips, with Merced County expected to follow in the coming months.

An Atwater man surrendered after a brief standoff on Buhach Road. Police said stolen firearms and ammunition were recovered during a search.

Summer may be winding down, but the laughs are just heating up. Comedy fans from across the Central Valley are expected to gather in Los Banos on Saturday, August 29, when Inside Voice Entertainment ...

Los Banos Police received a $50,630 state grant to support alcohol-related crime enforcement, officer training, business education and efforts to prevent sales to minors.

Mayor Michael S. Amabile announced that he is seeking reelection to continue the progress made during his current term and ...

A homicide investigation is underway after authorities found a man dead inside the trunk of a white Tesla sedan along State ...

Thousands of tomatoes spilled across Highway 165 near Bradbury Road as CHP and Caltrans crews responded to clear the roadway.

A solar-powered Flock Safety camera. Merced County extended its camera contract through June 2030, raising the overall agreement cap to $385,350. Merced County Supervisors approved an $83,700 ...