1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (153+ words) According to the Merced County Sheriff's Office, the investigation began in March 2026 after detectives, working in coordination with the Fresno Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Authorities identified…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (167+ words) The California Highway Patrol Merced Area office released the following details: "Atwater, Calif. " On April 26, 2026, at approximately 12: 48 a. m. , the Merced Communication Center(MCC) received a report of a head-on traffic crash involving a wrong-way driver in the area ofsouthbound State Route 99, north…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (160+ words) Los Banos Enterprise Police Respond to Report of Armed Subject on East Pacheco Boulevard; Pellet Gun Recovered According to the Los Banos Police Department, officers responded to the 1700 block of East Pacheco Boulevard on April 26, 2026, after receiving reports of a…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (180+ words) According to the Merced County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of an unresponsive male located on the shoulder of the roadway near his vehicle. Investigators initially believed the man may have been the victim of a hit-and-run. However, further…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago  (371+ words) Los Banos Enterprise Los Banos Students Shine at California FFA Agriscience Fair, Earn Multiple State Honors The Agriscience Fair is a statewide competition for students in grades 7 through 12 enrolled in agricultural education courses. Participants conduct research projects across categories such…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (257+ words) This year, nearly 1, 550 students are eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies across both the Merced and Los Banos campuses. Ceremonies will be held in two locations, continuing a growing tradition of recognizing graduates closer to their communities. The Los Banos…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago  (239+ words) Los Banos Enterprise Missouri man sentenced in case tied to 2024 death of Atwater prison employee Jermen Rudd III, of Wentzville, Missouri, was sentenced to six years and three months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute narcotics and…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago  (170+ words) Los Banos Enterprise Merced's Kiddieland Prepares for Comeback After Upgrades at Applegate Zoo City officials confirmed the children's area has undergone updates designed to improve the overall experience, including enhancements to its well-known train ride. Kiddieland has long been a…...

3+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (244+ words) Merced, CA (January 28, 2026) " Local leaders and transportation officials are set to formally mark the launch of Gold Runner Route 40 this week with a ribbon cutting ceremony in Merced, celebrating the start of new Thruway bus service connecting the Central Valley…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (139+ words) According to the official announcement, the new service includes daily flights between Merced and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), along with five weekly flights to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. The airline also released a full schedule: Los…...