Gary Cook of Atwater landed a 40-pound striped bass measuring 46 inches during a guided fishing trip with Roger George at San Luis Reservoir. The fish was released. Los Banos, CA (November 2, 2026) — ...

A Merced gas station stabbing left a 29-year-old woman wounded Nov. 1. Deputies arrested Mina Villarreal on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.

A 17-year-old Dos Palos boy surrendered Nov. 1 after an Oct. 31 shooting left a 32-year-old man wounded, according to the Merced County Sheriff’s Office.

Merced County road closures Nov. 2–6 include Highway 152 paving, Highway 33 repairs and local road restrictions. See updated schedules and cancellations.

Gary Cook of Atwater landed a 40-pound striper at San Luis Reservoir, two weeks after Rich Jones caught a 48-pounder with guide Roger George.

Check Merced's Halloween rain forecast for Oct. 31, 2026, including hourly rain chances, possible thunderstorms and indoor family events.

UC Merced reported a 36.4% rate of D and F grades, withdrawals and no-pass marks in introductory math, the highest among UC campuses.

Proposed high-speed rail routes could affect Los Banos. Residents can learn about the alternatives and provide feedback at a Nov. 5 public meeting.

Los Banos police arrested a 20-year-old man in Kerman on Oct. 28 following a sexual assault investigation involving minor victims.

Sonny Johansson displays a 22-pound striped bass caught at San Luis Reservoir before releasing it. Los Banos, CA (October 28, 2026) — Los Banos, CA (October 29, 2026) — I’d love to tell you the ...