Two semi-trucks collided at Highways 140 and 165 in Merced County on October 12, blocking traffic. CHP reported no serious injuries.

Gustine High School proposes a $14,813 investment to expand healthcare career training, offering students certifications in first aid, patient privacy and safety.

Merced High School was evacuated after an October 8 bomb threat. Police found no suspicious items, and the investigation remains open.

Heavy rainfall and flooding can create hazardous road conditions. Merced County has declared a local emergency ahead of the 2026–27 winter storm season. County officials are preparing for possible ...

A petition opposing a proposed Yosemite National Park land exchange has surpassed 13,600 signatures, including 132 from Merced County residents.

Merced receives $5 million for Bear Creek flood repairs following devastating 2023 storms, as crews work to stabilize creek banks and reduce future flood risks.

Merced County approves a $1.23 billion budget for 2026-27, allocating 78% of discretionary funds to public safety and reducing four positions.

Three Merced County education professionals were named the 2026 administrator, teacher and school employee of the year at an Oct. 1 ceremony.

Merced County Mosquito Abatement District will conduct aerial mosquito spraying after sunset Wednesday in Los Banos as mosquito populations rise.

California’s 2026-27 state budget includes $5 million for a Los Banos groundwater treatment project and $1.5 million for a Merced fire ladder truck.

A 50-year-old Merced man was critically injured and his horse was killed after they were struck by a van on Santa Fe Drive in Merced County.

Love’s Travel Stops celebrates its remodeled Santa Nella location with a ribbon cutting and donation to Valley Children’s Hospital on October 8.