Three photographs of Manuel Adrian Salceda, charged with first-degree murder in the death of Javier Becerril Jr. near Los Banos.

Chaparro, 29, died in an I-5 crash near Westley. CHP seeks information as his family raises money for funeral costs. Copy ...

The ceremony also recognized individual academic accomplishments. Four graduates received special recognition from the Merced College Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor ...

A first-time angler lands a massive 48-pound striped bass at San Luis Reservoir. Capt. Roger George shares the remarkable catch in his October 20 fishing report.

Rain is expected in Merced County Wednesday, Oct. 21, with a 60% chance of showers in Merced and Los Banos and temperatures dropping into the 60s.

Find Merced County early voting locations, ballot drop-off sites, opening dates and voter registration deadlines for the Nov. 3, 2026, election.

A 26-year-old Los Banos man was injured in an October 10 crash on Highway 101 in San Jose that killed one driver and seriously injured another.

Rich Jones landed a 47 1/2-inch, 48-pound striped bass at San Luis Reservoir during a fishing trip with Capt. Roger George.

Merced County health inspections found two restaurants with Unsatisfactory ratings in September 2026. See violations and reinspection results.

A woman was killed after being struck by a train near Santa Fe Avenue and N Street in Merced on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.

Find Merced County Halloween events 2026, including free trunk-or-treats, costume contests, festivals and family activities in Los Banos, Merced and more.

A coalition has sued the California High-Speed Rail Authority over plans to relocate Merced's downtown station, alleging violations of state law.