Local News in Merced County

County of Merced Published August 28

HEALTH ADVISORY: Ballico Tire Fire Smoke Impacts Local Air Quality

Merced County Department of Public Health is downgrading the previous alert to a health advisory to ensure residents understand the continued smoke impacts and know how to protect their health.

City of Los Banos Published August 28

Public Hearing Notice – Amendment to Chapter 56, Section 5608, Explosives and Fireworks, Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material (Definitions) of the Municipal Code

City of Los Banos Published August 28

September 2, 2026 – City Council Meeting

City of Los Banos Published August 27

Request for Proposals – Downtown Parking Management Plan

Click here for RFP Packet REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Professional Services for Preparation of a Downtown Parking Management Plan NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Los Banos (“City”) is issuing this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) for Professional Services for Preparation of a…

City of Los Banos Published August 27

August 28, 2026 – Special Measure P Committee Meeting

City of Los Banos Published August 27

Public Hearing Notice – Site Plan Review #2026-08 – City of Los Banos Development Services Center

City of Los Banos Published August 27

Public Hearing Notice – Site Plan Review #2026-04 – AT&T Mobility

City of Los Banos Published August 26

Bid Opening Results – De Anza Way/State Route 165 Access Improvements

City of Los Banos Published August 26

Advertisement of Bids – Canal Trail Solar Lighting RE-BID

Addendum No. 1 Sign-in Sheet Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting 9/9/26 Click here for Bid Specifications Advertisement for Bids CITY OF LOS BANOS 520 J Street Los Banos, California 93635 Notice is hereby given that separate sealed bids for the award of contract for the Construction of…

County of Merced Published August 25

Public Health Alert Issued Following Large Tire Fire in Ballico

Due to a large tire fire currently burning at a recycling center in Ballico, the Merced County Department of Public Health has issued a Health Alert urging residents affected by smoke to take precautions to reduce exposure to potentially unhealthy air.

City of Los Banos Published August 24

Community Meeting – August 24, 2026: Downtown Alley Improvements Project

City of Los Banos Published August 21

August 26, 2026 – Planning Commission Meeting