EnvironmentUC Merced climate experts explain why March heat wave is dangerousTemperatures could be 20 to 25 degrees above normal this week.March 17, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Driver acquitted in Merced County car accident that killed two people in 2023Updated April 8, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Man shot by ICE in Patterson ‘absolutely not a gang member,’ family attorney saysUpdated April 7, 2026 at 9:30 PM
ICE shoots man in CA city. What to know about immigration statewide this yearApril 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Police asking for help to find Visalia teenager who’s been missing for 10 monthsApril 7, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Modesto-based Gallo acquires major bourbon brand, bringing ownership back to U.S.Updated April 6, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Politics & GovernmentMoo-ving away from methane: White House grants to curb climate impact of California cow burpsUpdated November 24, 2023 at 12:35 PM
Politics & GovernmentCan California salmon survive Trump water plan backed by House Republicans in spending bill?Updated August 9, 2023 at 8:04 AM
Politics & GovernmentFederal officials told states to curb Colorado River use. How will it affect California?Updated April 17, 2023 at 11:30 AM
Politics & GovernmentBiden proposed spending billions on climate projects in 2024. Could it help California?Updated March 10, 2023 at 8:00 AM
EnvironmentSan Joaquin Valley is mired in ‘exceptional’ drought. So why aren’t we saving water?November 21, 2022 at 5:30 AM
EnvironmentYosemite National Park logging project halted after environmental lawsuit. What now?Updated July 8, 2022 at 7:36 AM
EnvironmentOrphaned mountain lion cub with ‘feisty spirit’ is being treated at Oakland ZooApril 12, 2022 at 1:57 PM
EnvironmentMerced County school district sues Dow and Shell over cancer-causing chemical in waterUpdated April 6, 2022 at 11:19 AM
Environment‘Why was no one held accountable?’ Gray calls for state audit over water lossMarch 29, 2022 at 5:00 AM
EnvironmentMerced Irrigation District completes $6 million canal rehabilitation projectMarch 22, 2022 at 11:37 AM
Health and WellnessMore residents with tainted wells can get free bottled water in Stanislaus and MercedUpdated March 20, 2022 at 9:51 AM
EnvironmentMerced County farms looking at drastic water shortages with coming dry seasonFebruary 16, 2022 at 12:49 PM
EnvironmentOne project finished, two to go in efforts to restore salmon habitat on Merced RiverUpdated February 3, 2022 at 3:09 PM
EnvironmentMerced irrigation officials scramble to fix groundwater plan, as fear of restrictions loomDecember 22, 2021 at 12:51 PM
EnvironmentMerced Irrigation District alleges state ‘water grab’ will hurt residents, asks for supportDecember 11, 2021 at 5:00 AM
EnvironmentReal Christmas trees vs. plastic, which should you put your presents under?Updated November 21, 2021 at 1:14 PM
EnvironmentMerced CA invasive rodent problem is big concern, officials sayUpdated October 17, 2020 at 2:26 AM
LocalCleaning Atwater’s contaminated water is city’s highest priority, says councilUpdated February 12, 2020 at 8:21 AM
CaliforniaOnline map lets public track spread of coronavirus. What’s with that California dot?Updated January 28, 2020 at 12:05 PM
CaliforniaIdris elba could keep an invasive California stink bug in check. You read that right.November 19, 2019 at 10:18 AM
LocalThey’re big, furry and Congress might help California kill them all to save the DeltaSeptember 23, 2019 at 6:00 AM
EnvironmentMerced County’s invasive rodents are a problem for Valley farms. Can they be stopped?Updated August 2, 2019 at 7:22 PM