A whitewater rafting trip down the Merced River is the perfect way to turn your road trip to Yosemite National Park into an unforgettable adventure. This month river flows are expected to reach their peak, making every mile of river big, fast and fun! Book your trip now to go rafting before the Merced season ends in mid-July: https://www.aorafting.com/river/merced/welcome.htm Videography: Colby J Elliot & Jack Armstrong Production & Editing: Colby J Elliot @ @Pup N' Suds Productions | All-Outdoo

Merced County and city officials are cleaning up one of the largest homeless encampments within the county. Law enforcement says the plot of land has always been a problem area, but has recently gotten out of control with 64 structures, 54 occupants, nearly 20 dogs, and seven cars. “This is totally unsafe, unsanitary, unacceptable to have this out here in our community,” Merced County’s PIO Mike North. “We’ve been out here offering them services in terms of housing shelters, food services, you n