LocalMerced County residents can expect aerial spraying for mosquitoes ThursdaySeptember 1, 2026 at 1:12 PM
NationalExclusive: Sharpton fires back, says he won’t be silenced over Nolan Wells’ deathUpdated September 1, 2026 at 12:29 PM
CaliforniaCalifornia ticket sale bill faced a tight deadline. Did it pass the Legislature?Updated September 1, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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Weather NewsA serious cooldown to end summer — how low will temps slide across California?Updated September 1, 2026 at 8:19 AM
High School FootballVote now for Merced County’s high school football Week 1 Player of the WeekUpdated September 1, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Central ValleyHow much did Measure S campaign spend to gather required signatures? What’s one worth?Updated September 1, 2026 at 6:47 AM
CaliforniaCalifornia lawmakers try — again — to put restrictions on use of ‘robo bosses’September 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Central ValleyFormer Stanislaus County court interpreter held without bail over threats, 81 gunsUpdated August 31, 2026 at 2:35 PM
BusinessMcClintock hears wish list from Valley water suppliers. One links two reservoirsAugust 31, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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CaliforniaCalifornia lawmakers approve bill to give Native Americans more say on state landAugust 30, 2026 at 9:30 PM
CaliforniaCalifornia lawmakers resurrect $7.5 billion research bond to counter federal cutsAugust 28, 2026 at 5:55 PM
CaliforniaBill narrowing CEQA exemptions for some manufacturing facilities heads to NewsomAugust 28, 2026 at 5:36 PM
CrimeModesto man indicted on federal gun charge. He faces up to 15 years in prisonAugust 28, 2026 at 2:09 PM
EntertainmentFall fests about to hit Merced region, Mother Lode. One canceled after 14 yearsAugust 29, 2026 at 6:00 AM
NationalMississippi grand jury indicts man for death threats in Nolan Wells investigationUpdated August 28, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Central ValleyHere’s who’s getting paid to secure ballot spot for transportation tax in Fresno Co.Updated August 28, 2026 at 9:16 AM
CaliforniaSteve Hilton courts conservative Central Valley voters in uphill CA governor’s raceUpdated August 27, 2026 at 11:37 PM
