CAL FIRE says the Point Fire grew to 500 acres near Highway 152 and Dinosaur Point Road west of Los Banos, with aircraft and additional engines requested.

Merced County water report show chromium-6 in Los Banos, 1,2,3-TCP in Livingston and disinfection byproduct violations in Dos Palos.

Merced County June food inspections found 29 Good ratings, six Satisfactory ratings and two Unsatisfactory ratings requiring reinspection.

A 27-year-old man was arrested Friday night after a Merced County sheriff’s deputy heard gunshots while patrolling near Volta ...

The Merced County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Bureau is asking for help locating the family of 46-year-old Christy Lucille Perry. Coroner’s Bureau asks public to help locate immediate family so her body can ...

Los Banos Police Department vehicles are shown in a department photo. Police said a 29-year-old driver was arrested after a DUI-related pursuit on June 20, 2026. Los Banos, CA (June 25, 2026) — A ...

Merced Police arrested Ivan Gonzalez in connection with the April 14 homicide investigation on Devonwood Drive. Merced, CA (June 26, 2026) — A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the ...

A Los Banos-based goat grazing company is helping Half Moon Bay reduce wildfire fuel through an annual targeted grazing project near Poplar Beach.

Caltrans Los Banos road work will bring ramp closures and delays at the I-5 and Highway 152 interchange June 23-25. Drivers should expect 5- to 10-minute delays.

Los Banos Unified School District announced new administrators for the 2026-27 school year. Los Banos, CA (June 26, 2026) — For Cruz Berumen-Flores, education represents opportunity, transformation, ...

The Merced County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scam callers impersonating a Sheriff’s Lieutenant and demanding ...