West Nile virus has been detected in a mosquito sample from Planada, marking Merced County’s first detection of 2026. Officials are urging residents to remove standing water, use mosquito repellent ...

The Merced County Sheriff’s Posse traveled across the country hoping to represent the Central Valley in one of the nation’s most ...

Central Valley Honor Flight is seeking donations to help keep an October trip moving forward for Central Valley veterans traveling to Washington, D.C., at no cost.

The Point Fire near Santa Nella remained at 650 acres and reached 65% containment Thursday after burning near Highway 152 and Dinosaur Point Road, CAL FIRE reported.

Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria’s AB 2753, a bill to bar registered sex offenders from running for California public office, failed to advance in the Senate Elections Committee.

Hilmar Cheese Company is donating more than 7,500 pounds of cheese to food banks and community groups, including support for the Merced County Food Bank.

Contour Merced flights to Los Angeles and Las Vegas began Wednesday as Merced Yosemite Regional Airport opened its new $17 million passenger terminal.

Los Banos electricity customers may see a new name on their PG&E bills later this month, but the change is tied to a ...

The Point Fire near Highway 152 and Dinosaur Point Road in Santa Nella is 100% contained after burning 650 acres, according to CAL FIRE.

Annual water reports provide residents with testing results for local public drinking water systems. Water Report shows confirmed violations in Los Banos, Livingston and Dos Palos, while several other ...

Merced County FFA and 4-H students earned livestock honors at the 2026 Merced County Fair in swine, goats, sheep, cattle, rabbits and poultry.