Coronavirus: Latest in California NewsletterIs it COVID or just seasonal allergies? How to tell the difference as spring nearsHere’s what to know about common symptoms.Updated March 13, 2023 at 5:38 PM
CoronavirusResidents of Merced, Los Banos other cities can see COVID-19 data for free in real timeJune 30, 2022 at 5:00 AM
Local‘This is what we do best.’ Merced County Fair opens to big crowd after 2-year hiatusUpdated June 9, 2022 at 1:42 PM
LocalAfter COVID-caused hiatus, Merced County Fair set to launch for first time in two yearsJune 3, 2022 at 5:00 AM
UC MercedIn-person spring commencement ceremonies set to return to UC Merced this weekendUpdated May 9, 2022 at 1:28 PM
EducationMerced County sees schools enrollment rise, defying statewide trends. What’s behind it?Updated May 3, 2022 at 12:42 PM
Local‘We’re glad to be back.’ Merced County Spring Fair opens in Los Banos after 2-year hiatusUpdated April 28, 2022 at 11:19 AM
LocalMerced announces awards for groups from $1.5M federal stimulus. Here’s who’s benefitingApril 22, 2022 at 5:00 AM
UC MercedUC Merced’s Bobcat Day making big in-person return after two-year hiatus due to pandemicUpdated April 21, 2022 at 3:51 PM
LocalDoctor honored for her efforts to vaccinate Merced County residents during COVID pandemicMarch 25, 2022 at 10:48 AM
CoronavirusTwo years of COVID in Merced County. What lessons have been learned — and what’s ahead?Updated March 21, 2022 at 10:35 AM
LocalMerced County residents want better roads. Streets to get upgrades, thanks to COVID fundsFebruary 9, 2022 at 5:00 AM
Los BanosLos Banos City Council getting millions in federal stimulus funds. How are they spending it?February 4, 2022 at 5:00 AM
LocalCan Merced County return its unemployment to pre-pandemic lows? Leaders have a planFebruary 2, 2022 at 5:00 AM
UC MercedUC Merced will return to in-person classes in stages, amid ongoing COVID-19 surgeUpdated January 22, 2022 at 9:02 AM
CoronavirusCOVID-19 hospitalizations reach highest peak in Merced County in a yearJanuary 20, 2022 at 1:57 PM
CoronavirusCOVID-19 death toll hits grim milestone in California’s Central Valley. Here’s the latestUpdated January 20, 2022 at 12:19 PM
CoronavirusAre Merced County hospitals near capacity as omicron cases rise? See our interactive mapUpdated January 12, 2022 at 6:17 PM
CoronavirusRapid COVID tests now available at Merced County schools, as new cases surge statewideUpdated January 11, 2022 at 4:43 PM
UC MercedUC Merced extends remote learning for additional week amid statewide COVID-19 surgeUpdated January 8, 2022 at 12:03 PM
CoronavirusCOVID rapid tests arrive for Merced County schools. Here’s when they will be availableUpdated January 8, 2022 at 11:36 AM
CoronavirusNew Year’s weekend tips Merced County past 700 COVID deaths, as cases spike nationwideJanuary 4, 2022 at 3:11 PM
LocalMerced County total deaths from COVID-19 near 700, as new cases surge throughout ValleyUpdated December 30, 2021 at 12:52 PM
CoronavirusHow long should you isolate for COVID — and could it change with omicron? What to knowUpdated December 27, 2021 at 3:51 PM
CoronavirusHow did the omicron variant get its name? And how do you pronounce it?Updated December 22, 2021 at 9:33 AM