Merced County confirmed its first detection of West Nile virus this year.

Merced County saw a busy stretch of news, from violent incidents at public gatherings to a fast-moving wildfire and community events. Here's a quick look at the top stories making headlines.

Unofficial results in the June 2, 2026, California primary election from the California Secretary of State’s Office and county election offices. These preliminary results, known as a semifinal ...

A 45-year-old man was arrested after deputies say he threatened a 68-year-old man with a handgun and used racial slurs during a property dispute in South Dos Palos. Deputies with the Merced County ...

Cesar Chavez walks in a crowd with farmworkers supporting labor rights in 1966. (Photo courtesy of the Ernest Lowe collection at the UC Merced Library) The Congressional Hispanic Caucus on Wednesday ...

The Old Library Building stood for decades in Courthouse Park as a symbol of learning. When it was destroyed by a fire in December 2024, many Merced residents were shocked and angry, seeking answers ...

The Central Library in downtown Fresno will close for about two years as crews add upgrades and work on abatement in the 60-year-old downtown hub. The downtown location has already seen some work to ...

CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Schneider Family Book Awards, which honor an author or illustrator for the artistic expression of the ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Hotter days are returning to Central California, and not everyone has access to air conditioning to escape the heat. Authorities in Valley cities and counties have opened ...