CaliforniaBallot measure to cap hospital executive pay at $450,000 qualifies for NovemberMay 15, 2026 at 3:27 PM
CrimeLos Banos police looking for 21-year-old missing after search warrant was servedMay 15, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Weather NewsMerced County is under red flag conditions this weekend. Here’s whyMay 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
CrimeJudge sets October preliminary hearing in long-delayed James Hooker caseUpdated May 15, 2026 at 12:47 PM
SportsLos Banos man found passion for ultramarathons later in life. They’re ‘pretty fun’Updated May 15, 2026 at 10:04 AM
CaliforniaFormer Newsom, Becerra aide Dana Williamson pleads guilty in FBI corruption probeUpdated May 15, 2026 at 9:09 AM
EntertainmentMerced County Fair announces concert series. Here’s who is playingMay 15, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Afternoon NewsletterAmtrak will again serve aviation history event near Merced. Patrons can save bigMay 15, 2026 at 8:17 AM
CaliforniaGavin Newsom on bringing state workers back to offices: ‘We want to get it done’Updated May 14, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Central ValleyHistoric part of Fresno zoo is closing due to animal welfare, safety standardsMay 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM
High School SportsMerced softball survives scare in first round of Division 2 playoffsUpdated May 14, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Food & DrinkMerced County health inspections: Almost all good reports for schools, eateriesMay 14, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Central ValleyTuolumne County camp for disabled closes after 18 years. See $6.49 million listingUpdated May 14, 2026 at 9:46 AM
LocalMariposa County sheriff seeks public’s help to find missing Indigenous teenMay 14, 2026 at 8:42 AM
NationalMurdaugh murder convictions overturned by South Carolina Supreme CourtUpdated May 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM
LocalFriant Water Authority settles slew of lawsuits with its own membersUpdated May 13, 2026 at 7:51 PM
UC MercedModesto stroke expert to speak to UC Merced graduates in full-circle momentMay 13, 2026 at 5:57 PM
