The big picture: The World Organisation for Animal Health confirmed that the H5N9 strain detected in Merced County is a new strain in the country, with investigations beginning on Nov 23, 2024.

MERCED, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – New playgrounds are coming to Merced, thanks to the First 5 Merced County Safe Play Initiative, the city’s parks and recreation department said Wednesday.

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom has denied parole for a Merced man who is behind bars for the murder of his wife, Diane Reid. In a news release Sunday afternoon, California ...

Under the new legislation, federal authorities are required ... including Reps. Adam Gray, D-Merced; Josh Harder, D-Stockton; Mike Levin, D-San Juan Capistrano; Dave Min, D-Irvine and Derek ...

MERCED, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A new coffee shop from Hanford is now making its way to downtown Merced. Officials with Hola Cafecito announced Friday they will soon heading to the area of West ...

“Collaborating with a brand like Raising Cane’s is an exciting milestone for both Marketplace at Merced and Ethan Conrad Properties, bringing new energy and opportunities to our centers ...

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- A new family-run Mexican restaurant focusing on home-style cooking is now open in Merced. La Taqueria Con Sabor A Mexico is located on Main Street near G Street close the ...

The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office in New York said that a child was detained and released on Jan. 13 after she fit the description of a suspect involved in stealing a car in Syracuse.

Deep-sea isopods found in markets and restaurants turned out to be a species new to science. Ng PKL, Sidabalok CM, Nguyen TS (2025) ZooKeys Along the coast of the South China Sea in Vietnam ...

A Merced Police Department patrol vehicle. Merced Sun-Star file image. Andrew Kuhn [email protected] The Merced Police Department conducted a total of 3,510 traffic vehicle and pedestrian ...

A “well” that was actually a forgotten tomb is among new archaeological discoveries in 2025. Photo from Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities The summaries below were drafted with the ...

Sacramento-area prosecutors have wasted no time using a new law that was approved by voters in November. It was a key component of Proposition 36 and it toughens the punishment for possessing ...