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.

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

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.

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

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.

CAL FIRE says the Point Fire grew to 500 acres near Highway 152 and Dinosaur Point Road west of Los Banos, with aircraft and additional engines requested.

Merced County water report show chromium-6 in Los Banos, 1,2,3-TCP in Livingston and disinfection byproduct violations in Dos Palos.

Merced County June food inspections found 29 Good ratings, six Satisfactory ratings and two Unsatisfactory ratings requiring reinspection.

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

Merced County issued a community advisory reporting issues with 911 calls placed through the AT&T network and listed a temporary emergency phone number. Merced County issued a community advisory ...