Families looking to go boating in Merced County now have one less option. Barricades are now blocking the boat ramps at Lake Yosemite near U.C. Merced.

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- On Friday morning, families came to enjoy Yosemite Lake before the heat and the crowds took over this weekend.

The National Weather Service said there will be “little to no relief” even at night for areas across central California.

The park features designated swimming areas and sits just a half-mile south of UC Merced. It also features shaded picnic ...

Want to escape the crowds of Yosemite this summer? One campground just outside the park offers uncrowded serenity on the shores of an idyllic lake.

A kayaker is safe after being rescued by two University of California, Merced Police Department officers.

Just when you thought Yosemite National Park couldn't get any more beautiful, California's southern gateway turns up with a spectacular family-friendly lake.

Yosemite and Yosemite Valley are included in an updated report for strong thunderstorms by the National Weather Service on ...