Los Banos police say a Santa Rosa Street search uncovered suspected drugs and a stolen shotgun. Three adults were arrested, and a child was taken into protective custody.

Los Banos High School students Lexi Rivera and Max Menefee each earned third place at the 2026 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.

UC Merced professor Sean Malloy calls for dezionization of the UC system, proposing changes to university investments, ...

Los Banos Unified is accepting applications for a Measure C citizens’ oversight committee. Seven volunteer positions are open through November 30, 2026.

Los Banos Animal Shelter is recruiting volunteers ages 18 and older to help socialize animals, assist with enrichment and support shelter activities.

Researchers examine mussel growth on a submerged object as California expands efforts to prevent the spread of invasive golden mussels. The fee increase will help fund efforts to prevent invasive ...

A CCID worker discovered 11 abandoned puppies near Los Banos Creek. Four have been adopted, while seven still need homes through Kate’s Furreka Rescue.

Merced, CA (October 22, 2026) — One man was killed and another person was injured in a stabbing Wednesday afternoon, October 21, 2026, at an apartment complex in Merced. The incident occurred shortly ...

Merced College board candidate Rich Randall received a 2019 warning for viewing adult websites on a college computer, according to public records.

Merced County health inspections found two restaurants with Unsatisfactory ratings in September 2026. See violations and reinspection results.