A long-overdue overhaul of Houlihan Park in Planada is on the way thanks to a $2.4 million grant secured by Merced County. The California Department of Parks and Recreation announced the grant this week....

Merced Gateway News contacted Merced County regarding the complaint of several Mercedians wondering what that strong odor was in the City limits. According to the email response, here is more information from The Merced County...

According to a recent post from Weaver Union School District, they are demolishing their old district office and came across several photos. Today the district announced that one of the owners Mary Mayorga Medina claimed...

According to Merced County Deputy Sheriff Daryl Allen, the woman struck and killed by a BNSF train was identified as 30-year-old Jovita Velasco from Merced. On February 14th, 2020, Merced Sheriff’s Department deputies responded...

On February 19th, 2020 Emergency responders responded to the Merced Regional Airport located at 20 Macready Drive in Merced for reports of a small aircraft landing gear malfunction. According to Battalion Chief Brunelli, City...

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) today announced that the national organization has filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to achieve two key objectives: equitably compensate victims who were...

On February 16th, 2020, at approximately 6:35 p.m., firefighters from the City of Merced Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire in the 2400 block of ‘P’ Street. Upon arrival, the first...

On February 15th, 2020, at approximately 7:00 a.m., the City of Merced Fire Department firefighters responded to the area of East Childs Avenue and Parsons for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival,...

The Merced County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal train vs pedestrian accident in the area of Plainsburg Road and Santa Fe Avenue in Planada. On February 14th, 2020, Merced Sheriff’s Department deputies responded...

A new restaurant is opening in Merced at the former Pocket 8’s Sushi and Grill location. Hana Sushi and Grill will be moving into the empty building that Jerry Yang once leased to run...