Business & Money

Landmark $9.2M State Investment in Merced AgTech Alliance Accelerates Central Valley Innovation and Economic Growth
Merced, CA (September 3, 2025) — A historically underserved region is set for transformation as Merced and California’s Central Valley…
Los Banos Growers Watch Closely as State Challenges Federal Tariffs
California officials filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging new federal tariffs that state leaders say could devastate the state’s agriculture industry…
Merced College to Break Ground on AgTEC Innovation Center
MERCED, Calif. — Merced College will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated AgTEC Innovation Center, a cutting-edge facility…
California Comment on NFIB’s Latest Optimism Index
California Comment on NFIB’s Latest Optimism Index SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 12, 2024—Today’s release of NFIB’s monthly Small Business Economic Trends…
First confirmed human case of H5N1 Bird Flu in Merced County
Individual had direct exposure to infected cattle at a Merced County dairy farm MERCED, CA -- The Merced County Department…
Council approves $1.67 million for Ag Sports Complex improvements
During their meeting on October 2, 2024, the Los Banos City Council unanimously approved spending almost $1.7 million for improvements…
Council approves $94 million Los Banos Downtown Master Plan
During their meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, the Los Banos City Council unanimously adopted the Downtown Master Plan for…
Merced County Supervisors reaches labor agreement with largest employee group
Increases monetary contributions for full employee coverage, 50% of dependent healthcare costs MERCED -- During its meeting on September 24,…
“Old McDonald Had a Farm” and now honored as 2024 Los Banos Farmer/Ag Leader of the Year
Robert McDonald shares his experience, offers thanks at annual Farm to Table Dinner LOS BANOS, CA -- Robert McDonald was…