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

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 ...

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 ...

From January through May 2026, CHP submitted more than 3,200 FAST referrals for drivers cited above 100 mph, prompting over 3,000 DMV actions.

Merced College begins the 2026-27 academic year with record enrollment growth and major projects underway, including AgTEC, student housing and Los Banos Campus improvements.

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

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

The number of people counted as experiencing homelessness in Los Banos decreased by 11.4% in 2026, while Merced County’s ...

A large tire fire at a recycling center in Ballico was 75% contained Monday evening as firefighters continued working at the ...

UC Merced has permanently acquired William Poulson’s “Four Seasons of Yosemite” stained-glass murals, the largest art acquisition in university history.