California high-speed rail’s delays, rising costs and criticism
California high-speed rail project faces delays, rising costs, and criticism California’s high-speed rail project, once envisioned as a…
Pedestrian hit and killed by train in Merced, authorities say
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 7:02PM One person is dead after they were hit by a train in Merced…
California high-speed rail funding could run out in 2027
California high-speed rail project could run out of cash next year, inspector general warns SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s…
UC fall 2026 admissions data: record Californians, Berkeley now most selective
The University of California offered seats to a record number of Californians this year, according to new figures…
Merced Applegate Park Zoo set to reopen following renovations
Thursday, July 9, 2026 8:19PM MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) — You’ll be able to see animals again at the…
Flock surveillance cameras threaten local democracies | The Soapbox
If you live in Berkeley, California — or in basically any American city — you are constantly under…
Nothing Bundt Cakes opens new location in Merced
Monday, June 22, 2026 1:38PM MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) — Nothing Bundt Cakes is now open in the North…
California High-Speed Rail board approves business plan that suggests moving downtown Merced station
This story was originally published by The Merced FOCUS. A business plan that forecasts where Merced’s proposed bullet…
BLM Issues Final Analysis for Proposed Management Updates for Oil and Gas Leasing and Development on Public Lands in California Central Coast Region Including Portions of Fresno, Merced, and San Joaquin Counties
Oil wells Credit: BLM May 25, 2026 – MARINA, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management has issued…
Mountain lion seen roaming through Merced neighborhood
ByAlex Ruiz Friday, April 3, 2026 1:03AM MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) — The Merced community is on edge after…
How CA high-speed rail plans to cut $2 billion costs
Smaller stations, and building in the correct order. That’s what the California High-Speed Rail Authority says is key…
Merced’s Applegate Zoo to be temporarily closed for renovations
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 4:05PM MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) — The Merced Applegate Park Zoo will close its doors…