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Applegate Zoo to Close for Major Renovations; New Black Bear Exhibit and Upgrades Coming in Spring

The Merced Applegate Park Zoo announced it will temporarily close to the public starting January 1 as crews begin work on a ...
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Los Banos Enterprise Updating Website to Improve User Experience

The Los Banos Enterprise is currently finalizing updates to its website aimed at improving overall user experience, ...
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Arrest Made in 2022 Double Homicide Near Atwater, Sheriff’s Office Says

Merced, CA (December 16, 2025) — The Merced County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with a double homicide that occurred in July 2022 near the Atwater city limits. According to the ...
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Shaunessy Village Park Finally Nears Completion After Years of Delay

Los Banos, CA (December 10, 2025) — Shaunessy Village Park is entering its final phase of construction, marking a significant step forward for a project that has faced years of delays, community ...
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State Recognition Puts Downtown Merced on California’s Cultural Map

Merced, CA (December 16, 2025) — Downtown Merced has received statewide recognition after being selected as one of 10 new California Cultural Districts, according to the California Arts Council. The ...
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Three Men Shot at Los Banos Bar; Suspect Arrested

Los Banos, CA (December 13, 2025) — A shooting at a bar on I Street in Los Banos left three men injured early Friday morning, according to the Los Banos Police Department. At approximately 12:14 a.m.
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California Challenges New Federal Plan to Increase Delta Water Exports to the San Joaquin Valley

Los Banos, CA (December 9, 2025) — Federal officials under the Trump administration have adopted a revised operations plan for the Central Valley Project that is intended to increase the amount of ...
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Unregistered Firearm Discovered During Merced CHP Traffic Stop

Winton, CA (December 12, 2025) — A routine traffic enforcement stop in Merced led to the discovery of a loaded, unregistered firearm early Monday, authorities reported. California Highway Patrol (CHP) ...
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UC Merced Selected to Host Prestigious COSMOS STEM Program, Opening Doors for Central Valley Students

Merced, CA (December 16, 2025) — UC Merced is expanding its academic reach in a major way by becoming one of the University of California campuses hosting the California State Summer School for Math ...
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UC Merced Community Honors Hanukkah, Pays Tribute to Australian Shooting Victims

Merced, CA (December 16, 2025) — Students, faculty and local residents gathered on the University of California, Merced campus Monday evening for a meaningful menorah lighting ceremony that honored ...
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MacKenzie Scott Gives Record-Breaking $38 Million to UC Merced

Merced, CA (December 11, 2025) — MacKenzie Scott has donated $38 million to the University of California, Merced, marking the largest single gift in the university’s history. UC Merced announced the ...