EducationMerced summer school enrollment soars as students, parents seek to fill learning gapsUpdated July 7, 2021 at 5:00 AM
LocalSeveral traditional Merced County Fourth of July celebrations return this weekendUpdated July 5, 2021 at 12:12 PM
LocalMerced Summer Carnival kicks off Thursday at county fairgrounds. Here are the detailsUpdated June 30, 2021 at 2:18 PM
EducationMerced College lost up to $5M revenue due to enrollment decline from COVID-19Updated June 29, 2021 at 12:53 PM
CoronavirusWhen does the eviction ban expire in the US? CDC signs its ‘intended’ final extensionUpdated June 28, 2021 at 2:59 AM
NationalUS life expectancy drops most since WWII, study says — COVID deaths aren’t only reasonUpdated June 24, 2021 at 8:29 PM
LocalMerced economic update: More entertainment spots returning, plus new Dutch Bros openingJune 17, 2021 at 2:00 PM
LocalLos Banos moving ahead with July 4 celebration — without city needing to pitch in fundingUpdated June 16, 2021 at 12:41 PM
CoronavirusWhat you need to know about Merced County’s reopening. Are some COVID rules staying?Updated June 15, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Education‘We got through it.’ Merced County west side graduates reflect on triumph over challengesJune 15, 2021 at 8:53 AM
SportsSection to discuss sanctions for schools possibly involved in club football leagueUpdated June 9, 2021 at 9:37 AM
CoronavirusWhat will normal look like in Fresno, Valley when COVID-19 rules disappear next week?Updated June 8, 2021 at 6:08 PM
CoronavirusMerced’s top doctor warns of possible spring COVID surge if vaccinations remain lowJune 4, 2021 at 2:30 PM
CoronavirusFresno, Valley counties hold places among state’s COVID-19 reopening tiersUpdated June 1, 2021 at 4:41 PM
Sports‘It made everything worth it.’ Valley boxer lives Olympic dream after COVID nearly ruined itUpdated June 1, 2021 at 1:25 PM
OpinionSocial media must do more to inoculate against COVID-19 misinformationUpdated May 31, 2021 at 8:43 AM
Mariposa & YosemiteYosemite National Park is releasing more day-use pass reservations. Here’s how to get oneUpdated May 27, 2021 at 3:23 PM
CoronavirusFresno, Valley lag state and national COVID vaccination rates. Who’s skipping shots?Updated May 27, 2021 at 1:46 PM
EducationMerced County’s traditional high school graduations are back. Here’s the detailsUpdated May 26, 2021 at 3:57 PM
CoronavirusMerced County finally breaks into state’s orange COVID reopening tierUpdated May 25, 2021 at 12:18 PM
CaliforniaCalifornia Latinos are behind in COVID-19 vaccinations. Here’s what is holding them backUpdated May 25, 2021 at 10:52 AM