A new wildfire was reported 11:51 p.m. June 28 in Merced County, California. The wildfire has been burning on private land.

The Merced County Animal Services’ shelter is temporarily closed due to a confirmed outbreak of Canine Distemper Virus within ...

Bus rides in Merced County will be free for the summer, reducing traffic congestion, pollution, and time wasted sitting in traffic.

Detectives have arrested a 16-year-old girl from Los Banos in last week's stabbing death of Emily Lopez, 20, during a brawl ...

Runners were joined by Special Olympics athlete and Merced resident Mark Heffner, 43, who carried the torch along the more ...

Merced County continues to grapple with one of the highest unemployment rates in California’s Central Valley, despite posting ...

Word of the restaurant’s pending closure generated an outcry of support, including many compliments of its food and service.

County wide, we have a first-rate homeless response and management infrastructure,” said Merced mayor Matthew Serratto.

After speaking with the negotiators, the male suspect exited the residence peacefully and was placed under arrest without further incident. This is an active and ongoing investigation. We want to ...

Merced County Sheriff’s Office officials report that they have received multiple reports of a phone scam targeting residents.

A handful of local football players donned helmets and pads for the final time as members of their respective high schools on ...

Merced Sheriff's Department responded to a shooting where a man was injured in the area of Keely Avenue on Thursday ...