Two Venezuelan nationals were indicted Thursday in a conspiracy to steal cash from ATMs in Merced and Tulare counties, the ...

A kayaker attempting to rescue a newborn seal entangled in a mussel net suffered a bite to the arm from the pup’s mother on ...

“Other fireworks that explode, go into the air or move on the ground in an uncontrollable manner” are also considered illegal, according to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

After a little bit of research, the Merced County Courthouse Museum celebrated its real 150th birthday.

The Merced County All-Star Football Classic will feature a boys and girls flag football game in June at Golden Valley’s Veterans Stadium.

A young grey seal rescued in Sussex County is on the road to recovery. The MERR Institute says the seal has been taken to the National Marine Life Center on Cape Cod for rehabilitation.

Merced County farmers pay close attention to local reservoir water levels, helping them plan for crop irrigation throughout the year. “This water is the lifeblood of our agriculture community in ...

Merced County District 2 Supervisor Josh Pedrozo speaks the crowd during a ceremony to celebrate the start of a project to restore the exterior of the historic Merced County Courthouse Museum in ...

Members of the Merced City Council have decided to enter into a stop-gap agreement with the county to cover rural fire services in light of the planned Jan. 1 closure of the Cal Fire Station on McKee ...

If you have the opportunity the months of December and January are wonderful times to visit Piedras Blancas Northern Elephant Seal Rookery. Jim Cunningham and Flip Hassett are both retired, but they ...

While in the area: Merced County is an agricultural area that grows a lot of nuts and fruits. If you find yourself in Merced in the early spring, you can catch the almond and peach blossoms.

Money is being distributed across Merced County to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic affecting communities around the nation.