Politics & GovernmentMoo-ving away from methane: White House grants to curb climate impact of California cow burpsCow belching produces more methane than cow farting.Updated November 24, 2023 at 12:35 PM
Merced man sentenced to more than 30 years for two shootings, one fatal, DA saysFebruary 20, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Six moms identified as portraits of California avalanche victims emergeUpdated February 19, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Storms sweep through Merced County. Here’s how much rain fell and what’s nextFebruary 20, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Horse dies after barn collapse in Sierra snow: ‘A quick check could save a life’Updated February 20, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Politics & GovernmentCan California salmon survive Trump water plan backed by House Republicans in spending bill?Updated August 9, 2023 at 8:04 AM
Politics & GovernmentIn a reduced climate budget, Newsom pivots to flood response and cuts droughtUpdated May 13, 2023 at 1:48 PM
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
EnvironmentBurns in San Joaquin Valley vineyards, orchards may finally end. What delayed it?February 22, 2021 at 1:57 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
EnvironmentCentral Valley could see more ‘dangerously hot’ days from climate change. Here’s how manyUpdated July 16, 2019 at 12:48 PM
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