A powerful, atmospheric river-driven storm is hitting California today, bringing with it heavy rain, strong winds and feet of Sierra snow. The storm, which prompted a lengthy flood advisory for San ...

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Merced Police Department at 209-385-6912. Anonymous tips can also be reported through the Crime Tip Hotline at 209-385-4725. The Merced Police ...

Technically, local jurisdictions in California that don’t have sanctuary ordinances are still subject to the state’s sanctuary law that took effect in 2018. Known as the California Values Act, it ...

Merced City Fire Captain Bryan Akers, right, and his son Mason, left, while deployed to assist with firefighting efforts on ...

New York has ordered a weeklong shutdown of all live bird markets in New York City, Westchester and Long Island after seven ...

Esmeralda Soria (D–Fresno) appears to have her first challenger in her 2026 reelection bid, or does she? Former Merced Mayor ...

The California Highway Patrol is investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on a highway on-ramp in Merced County.

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Merced residents rally for immigrant protections amid deportation fears, pushing for sanctuary city status. (The Merced FOCUS ...

Caltrans to Begin Maintenance Station Improvement Project in Merced - Project will Repair and Replace Exterior Fencing ...