Merced County approves a $1.23 billion budget for 2026-27, allocating 78% of discretionary funds to public safety and reducing four positions.
Love’s Travel Stops celebrates its remodeled Santa Nella location with a ribbon cutting and donation to Valley Children’s Hospital on October 8.
Merced receives $5 million for Bear Creek flood repairs following devastating 2023 storms, as crews work to stabilize creek banks and reduce future flood risks.
Cressey Elementary earned the No. 1 spot among Merced County public elementary schools in Niche’s 2027 rankings.
Three Merced County education professionals were named the 2026 administrator, teacher and school employee of the year at an Oct. 1 ceremony.