Loco for hot cocoa? In-N-Out Burger’s freshest menu item is sure to please. The Irvine-based fast food chain began offering hot chocolate alongside a pack of mini marshmallows at all … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gang connection not ruled out in first shooting of 2018 in Merced County
A 20-year-old Planada man was shot in the back early New Year’s Day in a neighborhood plagued by recent gang activity, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office reported. The victim was … Click to Continue »
Read More »First shooting of 2018 reported in Merced County
Merced County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting this morning in Planada, the Sun-Star has confirmed. Few details were immediately available. Deputies were called at 1:30 a.m. to the area … Click to Continue »
Read More »First prison term handed down in slaying of two Merced County teenagers in 2013
A 22-year-old Atwater gang member was sentenced on Friday to 22 years in state prison for his role in the shooting deaths of two teenagers in 2013, according to Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two Merced City School District students win first place in spelling bee — again
Merced City School District students took the top spots in the elementary and junior high Merced County spelling bee competitions, according to officials. Sixth-grader Nikhil Parikh from Sheehy Elementary and … Click to Continue »
Read More »This is the first inmate to be awarded Student of the Month at Merced College
Benito Gutierrez, 41, giving a speech during a graduation ceremony at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla on Wednesday Nov. 1, 2017. He was the first inmate to be awarded Student of the Month in October at Merced College since inmates could take classes. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »The first casualty of North Korean nuclear tests? The country’s environment
Mount Paektu is an active volcano that occupies a revered place in Korean legend as the birthplace of the Korean people. But it may be paying a price for their … Click to Continue »
Read More »This deadly virus was found in Merced County for the first time in decades
A chicken in Merced County has tested positive for St. Louis encephalitis virus for the first time in decades, the mosquito abatement district reported. St. Louis encephalitis can cause people … Click to Continue »
Read More »The first day of school is around the corner in Merced. Here’s what you need to know
This is an exciting time for the Merced City School District as we prepare to welcome more than 11,000 students back to our 18 campuses. This year, all of our … Click to Continue »
Read More »Driver in deadly live-streamed crash kicked, spit at first responders, reports show
Obdulia Sanchez, the 18-year-old Stockton woman accused of live-streaming a crash that killed her younger sister, spit at law enforcement at the scene of the crash and kicked an emergency … Click to Continue »
Read More »Senator Harris Makes First Central Valley Stop Since Taking Office
California’s newest US Senator Kamala Harris swung through the valley Wednesday taking time to hear from farmers about what they want out of Washington D.C. Access to water and the need for comprehensive immigration reform topped the worries of the growers and local elected officials who met with Senator Harris …
Read More »Merced County’s first — and only — black police chief to retire
After about 13 years as head of the Dos Palos Police Department, Chief Barry Mann has announced his plans to retire, he confirmed on Wednesday. His contract is good through … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno Philharmonic Selects Rei Hotoda As First Female Music Director
The Fresno Philharmonic has announced that conductor Rei Hotoda will be the orchestra’s next music director. Hotoda is the first woman and the first Asian-American to hold the position, and is just the eighth music director in the orchestra’s history. Hotoda is currently the Associate Conductor of the Utah Symphony …
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