The Starbucks at 5 E. 23rd St. in Merced is among about 250 North American locations slated to close under the company’s restructuring plan.

A Firebaugh man has been arrested for murder nearly five years after Christian Castillo was found shot to death near Dos Palos in 2021.

Los Banos celebrated local seniors Sept. 25 during the 41st Annual Salute to Seniors, featuring awards, community resources, lunch and bingo.

Merced College will open its new South Merced Center at Stephen Leonard Park on Sept. 30, offering education, workforce training and student services.

CHP says 77 pounds of suspected cocaine worth nearly $1.4 million were found in a Nissan Juke during a Merced County traffic stop, leading to two arrests.

Father and son arrested after a Madera County crash killed four Merced County residents. Thomas Wood Sr. faces four murder counts.

California prepares for a strong El Niño as nearly 30 years of Los Banos weather history shows how past events brought heavy rain and flooding.

A suspect was arrested after fleeing a residence near Gracey Elementary School in Merced, prompting a precautionary lockdown that was later lifted.

CHP Merced is reminding families about scooter safety after a juvenile riding to school was involved in a collision with a pickup in Winton.

CRLA and community groups sent California High-Speed Rail a cease-and-desist letter challenging the procurement process for Merced’s downtown station.

Los Banos filed an environmental notice for a proposed 50-foot AT&T tower behind Hobby Lobby after residents raised concerns.