Merced County Veterans Day 2026 features parades in Merced and Los Banos, free meals for veterans, local events and free ...

Hostetler Turkey Giveaway returns November 16–17, 2026, with 1,000 free turkeys in Merced and Los Banos. Find locations, ...

Newsom's death row commutations include the man convicted of killing Merced Police Officer Stephan Gray in 2004. Court ...

A Livingston man faces multiple allegations after deputies recovered three firearms and an officer suffered a hand injury.

Merced County election results 2026 show close races in Los Banos, Merced and smaller communities. See early vote totals, candidates and ballot measures.

Miriam Pawel's new book explores University of California history, access to higher education and UC Merced's impact on Central Valley students.

Jonas Bond is recovering from severe injuries after an Oct. 16 hit-and-run near Los Banos. CHP has not identified a vehicle as his family seeks answers.

Find Merced County voting locations for November 3, 2026, including Los Banos, Merced, Dos Palos and Gustine. See vote center hours, drop boxes and voter ID rules.

A Merced gas station stabbing left a 29-year-old woman wounded Nov. 1. Deputies arrested Mina Villarreal on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.

Golden Valley choir earned its first state festival invitation after receiving the highest rating from all three judges. The festival is in April 2027.

October Merced County health inspections show Los Banos food facility violations corrected in two days and a Livingston restaurant's improved rating.

A 17-year-old Dos Palos boy surrendered Nov. 1 after an Oct. 31 shooting left a 32-year-old man wounded, according to the Merced County Sheriff’s Office.