President Trump appears committed to laying claim to Venezuelan oil for a long time. But there are plenty of reasons for U.S.

Local vocalist Cheryl Lockett will lend her voice to the character of Nina Simone, actor Dennis Brown will moderate as W. E.

The Merced Police Department conducted 6,455 stops in 2024 — almost double from the previous year. The figures come from the ...

It’s already been a wet winter for Merced. Now it’s about to get colder. While the sun has been fighting through this week, ...

Several other businesses — ranging from fast-food restaurants to grocery stores — are planning to open in Merced. Among those ...