Samantha Barragan, Merced High senior guard — Barragan is a point guard with excellent vision who can score, and also a good ...

Before heading out on New Year's Eve, it's worth checking local store hours. Many Merced-area businesses will be closed or ...

Now, El Capitan High’s Mady Dietz has done it, too. The talented senior surpassed 1,000 career points with a 19-point ...

The Sac-Joaquin Section quarterfinals delivered statement wins, season-defining performances and heartbreaking endings for Merced-area programs Friday night. The marquee game came at Cathie Hostetler ...

Merced-area football teams closed out the 2025 season under the Friday night lights with the Sac-Joaquin Section’s first-ever postseason bowl games. The new format gave teams seeded ninth through 16th ...

California rail authority favored Bay Area route over mandated Merced connection. Merced officials criticized lack of communication and questioned commitment. ACE rail expansion offers alternative ...

The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties.

Sylas Austin and A.J. Banks, Atwater seniors - Both of the seniors were stars on the Falcons' football team and are now ...