A new wildfire was reported today at 6:04 p.m. in Merced County, California. Hwy 59 N Atwater Fire has been burning on ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:31 p.m. in Merced County, California. Buckeye Ln Atwater Fire has been burning on ...

Submissions about charities, benefits and nonprofit fundraisers for the weekly Good Neighbors calendar published Wednesdays should be emailed to [email protected] by noon Friday.

Jose Efrain Guardado was arrested at a Walmart in Atwater after a pursuit, and is facing multiple felony charges including ...

IAMA Theatre Company has revealed its 2025-2026 season, which includes its 8th annual New Works Festival. Learn more and see ...

A man wanted for felony offenses was arrested in Madera County during a coordinated operation at a local Walmart Supercenter.

July 7, 2025 - Madera County Sheriff's Office officials report after evading arrest in two separate incidents—first during a ...

Year after year for 62 years, the Atwater 4th of July Festival has brought families together. "Happy Fourth of July!" That includes the Pickton family. "It's a family tradition in the Pickton family," ...

Broncos CB Pat Surtain II nominated for Best NFL Player at 2025 ESPYS Fans may help Surtain’s chances to win by voting on ESPN.

A man is dead following a shooting in Atwater early Thursday, police said. Around midnight, officers were dispatched to the ...

How the city performs in the face of a series of high-profile events in 2026 will likely define its image for decades to come ...