The new name takes in the Merced River, which like the Tuolumne arises in Yosemite National Park, and the Stanislaus River.

October 16, 2025 - Merced Irrigation District and Merced County are advising the public to exercise caution due to higher flows in and around the Merced River this October. The increased flows are ...

Increased flows are expected to begin on Oct. 16, and officials say the salmon are vital to the region’s ecological health.

SNELLING, Calif. (KFSN) -- Rivers are roaring as recent rain fills up local lakes and reservoirs up to capacity, and while more water in the Merced River may seem inviting to people wanting to cool ...

Fishermen and visitors are being warned to stay away from the Merced River due to potentially “swift and unpredictable ...

If you’re planning to visit the Merced River this week, officials have a safety message, stay back from the water. Starting Thursday, higher-than-normal water flows will be released from New Exchequer ...

Deputies rescue a man who had jumped off a boat “for fun” and was found by a fisherman near the Merced River. MERCED COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE A man was rescued near the Merced River Thursday morning.

Deputies responded to a drowning report at the Merced River near Cressey Bridge. Witnesses saw the man struggle before being swept away by the river's current. Dive team located the body using a ...