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California High-Speed Rail Timeline Slips as Watchdog Raises Transparency Concerns
12+ hour, 48+ min ago (1181+ words) Merced, CA (August 16, 2026) — California’s planned high-speed rail line between Merced and Bakersfield has fallen approximately nine months further behind schedule, according to a new state oversight report that also raises concerns about how the revised timeline was presented to lawmakers…...
Kennedy touts more funds for health clinics, announces upgrade for Atwater health center
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (647+ words) Atwater, CA (August 15, 2026) — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a new funding stream for health clinics nationwide, $102 million aimed at expanding access to primary care, including in rural communities. Kennedy, accompanied by federal Health Resources…...
CHP Merced Area to Hold DUI Checkpoint Aug. 16 in Merced County
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (259+ words) Merced, CA (August 14, 2026) — The California Highway Patrol’s Merced Area will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint Sunday, Aug. 16, at an undisclosed location within Merced County. The checkpoint is scheduled to operate from 6 p.m. Sunday until 2 a.m. Monday,…...
Merced County shelter offers reduced pet adoption fees August 15 during Clear the Kennels
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (261+ words) Atwater, CA (August 14, 2026) — Merced County residents looking to add a pet to their family can visit the Merced County Animal Shelter on Saturday, Aug. 15, during its annual Clear the Kennels adoption event. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m....
83-Year-Old Delhi Woman Killed in Head-On Crash; Turlock Man Arrested on Suspicion of DUI, Hit-and-Run
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (372+ words) Delhi, CA (August 14, 2026) — An 83-year-old Delhi woman died following a head-on crash Thursday morning in Merced County, and a Turlock man was arrested after authorities say he fled the scene on foot. According to the California Highway Patrol Merced Area,…...
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Train in Merced
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (159+ words) Los Banos Enterprise Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Train in Merced Several railroad crossings were temporarily blocked Wednesday before authorities announced the train had cleared the area. Merced, CA (August 12, 2026) — A pedestrian was killed Wednesday after being struck by…...
Cooler Weather Headed to Los Banos and Merced Through the Weekend
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (309+ words) Los Banos, CA (August 12, 2026) — Cooler temperatures are expected across Los Banos and Merced beginning Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Hanford, with afternoon highs dropping into the 80s and cooler conditions continuing into the weekend. The National Weather Service…...
Atwater Creates New Traffic Safety Policy in Memory of 10-Year-Old Christopher Tejeda Jr.
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (418+ words) Atwater, CA (August 12, 2026) — The City of Atwater is moving forward with a new residential traffic calming policy following months of community concern over roadway safety after the death of 10-year-old Christopher Tejeda Jr. Christopher was killed after being struck while…...
Merced Officials Say Sweetie Is in Safe Location as Police Investigation Continues; Rally Planned Friday August 14
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (673+ words) Merced, CA (August 11, 2026) — City of Merced officials say Sweetie is currently in a safe location and being well cared for while the Merced Police Department continues an active investigation. “Sweetie, the dog at the center of recent community concern, is…...
Merced Police, CHP Remind Drivers to Slow Down as Students Return to School
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (539+ words) Merced, CA (August 11, 2026) — With students returning to classrooms across the area, the Merced Police Department and California Highway Patrol are reminding drivers to slow down and pay close attention around schools, crosswalks and school buses during August’s Back to School…...