A new wildfire was reported today at 3:38 p.m. at in Merced County, California. The wildfire has been burning on state land.

UC Merced is marking its 20th anniversary this year, celebrating two decades since the campus opened to students.

MERCED, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A person died Wednesday after being shot during an argument in Merced. Police say it happened just after 3 p.m in the area of 25th Street and P Street. Officers say ...

Two Merced County high schools have received national recognition for their Public Safety Pathways programs, which prepare students to potential careers in law enforcement. The programs at El Capitan ...

In late 2024, at least 10 faculty members and employees submitted complaints alleging discrimination by a Merced College dean. Reporting by KVPR and The Merced FOCUS found all of the allegations were ...

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man who killed a woman and her unborn daughter in Merced in 2021 was sentenced ...

UC Merced is inviting high school student-athletes to experience a day of connection, confidence and leadership.

The college’s two ethnic studies professors resigned in late 2024. Though their reasons for leaving are not fully known, just ...

On Tuesday, UC Merced again showed it belonged when two of its players were named to the All-CCAA team. Senior forward Elijah ...

A popular ice cream shop is expanding to Merced. Rock N Roll Handrolled Premium Ice Cream plans to open a new location in the city, according to the company’s Instagram account. “Get ready for fresh ...

Several new businesses opened their doors to the Merced community in 2025 - and even more are on the way. From new restaurants to well-known retailers, a variety of storefronts are preparing to ...