A mistrial was declared after jurors deadlocked in Yessica Partida’s DUI case involving the Highway 99 death of Abraham Bustos Guzman.

O’Neill Forebay’s place in fishing history is receiving national attention after WorldAtlas named the Merced County ...

A Los Banos man wanted on a felony warrant was arrested after two high-speed pursuits and a search near the Delta-Mendota Canal.

Atwater police and the Merced County District Attorney’s Office arrested several people during a retail theft operation at local shopping centers.

Merced, CA (August 27, 2026) – An adult man died Tuesday after he was found unresponsive in the swimming pool of a Merced hotel. Merced police officers responded during the early afternoon of August ...

Dolly Parton lived thousands of miles from Merced County, but the country music legend’s commitment to childhood literacy ...

The Merced Symphony will debut its new Chamber Winds ensemble Aug. 30 at the Mainzer Theatre, featuring Central Valley musicians and a season preview.

The Merced Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man suspected of stealing more than $1,500 in ...

The Atwater City Council has appointed Janell A. Martin as the city’s new city manager, moving her into the permanent ...

Merced County health officials are urging residents in Ballico and surrounding communities to stay indoors and limit exposure to ...

Motorists traveling through Merced County should expect traffic controls and ramp closures this week as Caltrans conducts ...

A substitute teacher in Los Banos says a sexualized, AI-generated image made to resemble him circulated among students and ...