A Merced man drowned Friday in the Courtright Reservoir in Fresno County, deputies said. He was identified as 35-year-old ...

A Merced man drowned while fishing at Courtright Reservoir. Learn more about this tragic incident and water safety tips.

July 20, 2025 – Fresno County Sheriff’s office officials report that a kayaker drowned in Courtright Reservoir, the man who ...

Matthias Aguilar, a 35-year-old fisherman from Merced, drowned in the Courtright Reservoir while attempting to swim to shore ...

A kayaker who died after falling into the Courtright Reservoir in Fresno County Friday morning has been identified.

A man in his 30s drowned at Courtright Reservoir on Friday morning.The incident occurred just before 8 a.m. when the kayaker ...

Residents of Merced County can escape the heat at 17 cooling zones, including libraries and community centers, with activities and programming available.

What are the safest hospitals in Merced area? Two of the five Merced-area hospitals rated in The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2025 report received A grades.

The Merced Applegate Zoo soon begins $1.8M renovations, including a larger bear enclosure and bobcat upgrades, enhancing visitor experiences.

Initial location: Merced County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Cressey Wy / Meadow Dr A new wildfire was reported today at 10:49 p.m. in Merced County, California.

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man is dead after crashing into a tree in Merced. Officers say it happened just after 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Bear Creek and Tahoe.

Initial location: Merced County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Cressey Wy / Meadow Dr A new wildfire was reported today at 10:49 p.m. in Merced County, California.