The Rite Aid pharmacy at 1317 East Pacheco Boulevard permanently closed its doors on June 23, becoming the latest casualty in the company’s ...

SANTA NELLA — Merced County officials have released updates regarding the 134 cats found inside a U-Haul van parked near a Taco Bell in Santa Nella on June 29.

Merced County authorities say they rescued 106 severely emaciated cats and recovered 28 deceased cats from inside a rented U-Haul van ...

think it was Covid-19 that changed how I thought of my community. Before there were disinfecting wipes and facial masks, us teachers relied on gradebooks and standardized testing to gauge the pulse of ...

Photo Courtesy of gilroygarlicfestival.com Gilroy, Calif. — The Gilroy Garlic Festival is making its highly anticipated return in 2025 after a five-year hiatus, bringing back one of California’s most ...

Fresno, Calif. — The Central Unified School District has selected Dr. Mark E. Marshall as its new superintendent, effective June 10. Dr. Marshall brings nearly 40 years of experience in education, ...

Atwater, Calif. – On June 1, 2025, at approximately 10:35 pm, Merced Communication Center (MCC) received a report of an injury traffic crash in the area of Southern Pacific Avenue and Commerce Avenue ...

Merced County supervisors voted to close the fire station located near the Dos Palos Wye and consolidate its services with Fire Station 76 in the city of Dos Palos.

California officials filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging new federal tariffs that state leaders say could devastate the state’s agriculture industry — including growers across the Central Valley.

LOS BANOS, CA. — A special public meeting was held Monday, April 14, 2025, at Los Banos City Hall to discuss the progress and oversight of Measure P, a $46 million bond measure passed by voters in ...

“College for Kids is about having fun and getting to feel like you’re part of the Merced College community,” said Matt Escobar, Community Education Coordinator. “It’s a chance for kids to try ...