First discovered: 3:59 p.m. Aug. 5 A new wildfire was reported today at 3:59 p.m. in Merced County, California. Cunningham ...

Over 100 Persian cats were found in a hot U-Haul, which was abandoned in a Taco Bell parking lot in Merced, CA on June 29.

A new food truck court is set to open off Service Road in Ceres. Photographed Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The Ceres Grub Hub will be open at 4040 Farm Supply Drive. Its hours will be 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The nuclear power plant has reduced output from one of its units due its transmission lines’ proximity to the fire.

A massive wildfire burning in eastern San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties is now California’s largest wildfire of the year, according to Cal Fire.

The Merced Applegate Zoo sign was found hanging inside a home after being stolen for the second time this year, and the incident is still under investigation.

The 3-2 decision included 12 approved federal holidays — like Christmas, Juneteenth and President’s Day — but any other ...

The City of Avenal has renewed its contract with Kings County, allowing county firefighters to continue serving the city through 2028, with a total general fund impact of around $3.8 million in ...

CalPride Stanislaus is part of a larger network of LGBTQ resource organizations that provide services to the community for six counties in the Central Valley. Resources include peer support, health ...

From high living costs and housing to access to health care, the new legislation aims to address statewide issues.

Fresno sits right in the heart of California’s Central Valley, where life moves at a more human pace than the frantic coastal cities. The downtown area features beautiful historic buildings and a ...