ElectionsMerced city councilmember announces run for California SenateHe was elected to Merced City Council in 2024.Updated February 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Beehives returning to Merced County after ‘sting’ operation results in arrestUpdated February 11, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Merced-area teams ready to kick off section soccer playoffs. Here’s who advancedUpdated February 12, 2026 at 11:23 AM
New California bill would add ‘no alcohol sale’ to IDs of repeat DUI offendersFebruary 12, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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LocalWhere can I vote in Merced County? Drop off ballot? What to know on Election DayNovember 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideHere is how McClatchy California opinion journalists voted on Prop. 50 | OpinionUpdated October 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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CaliforniaJD Vance tells Gavin Newsom: Stop trying to be like TrumpUpdated August 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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ElectionsCalifornia Republican mayor enters race for Adam Gray’s congressional seatUpdated April 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM
ElectionsDemocrat Adam Gray tops Republican John Duarte in close congressional rematchUpdated December 4, 2024 at 2:27 PM
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ElectionsRepublicans keep House of Representatives majority in 2025. How it affects CaliforniaUpdated November 14, 2024 at 9:22 AM
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ElectionsWhen could we know which party will control the House? Here’s what experts have to sayUpdated November 7, 2024 at 2:38 PM
ElectionsHow did LGBT Americans vote in election? Exit poll finds significant shift from 2020November 7, 2024 at 8:50 AM
ElectionsVoter turnout in Merced County elections remain “healthy” as early ballots recordedNovember 6, 2024 at 4:02 PM