As of Friday, April 3, 2020, there are 19 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in Merced County. Of that number, three have recovered and there are no deaths. Based on information provided by...

Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has confirmed that a United States Postal Service contracted mail carrier in Coarsegold has tested positive for COVID-19. At this time the source of transmission is under...

On March 25, 2020, a service member supporting Fleet Readiness Center West (FRCW) in Lemoore, California, was tested for COVID-19 after displaying symptoms. The test confirmed positive on April 1, 2020. The service member...

Merced school Educators showed Farmdale elementary students love and support on April 1st, 2020. Teachers, administrators, and staff decorated their vehicles and made signs in a safe way before heading out through different neighborhoods...

Merced County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steve Tietjen has been working closely with the 20 school district superintendents in monitoring the impact the COVID-19 health crisis has on our students and school communities. The...

A campus consultant has tested positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus). The person was last on campus March 16. Merced County Department of Public Health officials have now contacted those with whom the person has interacted,...

MERCED COUNTY, CA – The Merced County Department of Public Health (Department) has confirmed two more cases of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in Merced County, bringing the total to four confirmed cases. The new cases...

A hazmat situation was reported at the Merced County Human Services Agency on Wardrobe Avenue today just after 8:30 a.m. According to Merced Battalion Chief Franklin, a powdered substance was found in the exterior...

The California Highway Patrol (Merced Area office) would like to welcome their newest member, Lieutenant Mayolo Banuelos, ID 17348 is a 17-year veteran of the California Highway Patrol and graduated from the CHP –...

MERCED, CA – The Merced County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has confirmed the second case of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in Merced County. The individual contracted the virus out of the county and was...