A woman was killed after being struck by a train near Santa Fe Avenue and N Street in Merced on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.

Merced County health inspections found two restaurants with Unsatisfactory ratings in September 2026. See violations and reinspection results.

A coalition has sued the California High-Speed Rail Authority over plans to relocate Merced's downtown station, alleging violations of state law.

Los Banos and Gustine receive $361,000 in grants for water supply planning and wastewater infrastructure upgrades through a regional funding program.

Los Banos plans a new pump track at Meadowlands Basin Park with $177,952 in state funding. Construction could begin in spring or summer 2027.

Leslie’s Pool Supplies has closed its Los Banos location on East Pacheco Boulevard amid a nationwide bankruptcy restructuring affecting 76 stores.

Find Merced County Halloween events 2026, including free trunk-or-treats, costume contests, festivals and family activities in Los Banos, Merced and more.

Merced, CA (October 12, 2026) — Merced High School was placed on lockdown and students and staff were evacuated Thursday, October 8, after police received a report of a bomb threat involving the ...

No Kings’ protests return to Los Banos and Merced on October 17, with a new focus on early voting ahead of the November midterm elections.

Merced Police Department receives a $98,900 traffic safety grant to fund DUI checkpoints, distracted driving enforcement and officer training through 2027.

California High-Speed Rail Authority public meeting notice for the San José to Merced project, including a Los Banos meeting on November 5, 2026.

Merced, CA (October 15, 2026) — Playhouse Merced will open Night of the Living Dead: Live! on Friday, Oct. 16, bringing a stage adaptation of the classic zombie horror film to downtown Merced for a ...