Merced and the San Joaquin Valley could experience more turbulence than larger, more affluent urban and coastal areas of California as a result of the economic policies of President Donald … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos man, daughter reach California after delayed journey from Yemen
Twelve-year-old Eman Ali smiled from ear to ear Sunday evening as she walked through San Francisco International Airport, finally by her sister’s side and eager to be with her family … Click to Continue »
Read More »Study: Job Losses In The Central Valley From ACA Repeal Could Be Worse Than The Drought
Politicians in California and Washington D.C. are busy trying to figure out the future of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Should it be fully repealed? What will the replacement be? Should there be a replacement at all? While the potential replacement is still a mystery, two researchers …
Read More »Chukchansi will move tribal programs from Fresno to Oakhurst
Chukchansi tribal officials intend to move their headquarters to Oakhurst from the site in northwest Fresno. The tribe moved to Fresno when it broke into factions and groups separated into … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater flight school faces delayed paychecks while recovering from rocky past
Employees at the Sierra Academy of Aeronautics in Atwater say they were waiting Monday to receive their paychecks from last week, and that the reason for the delay was President … Click to Continue »
Read More »Inmate escapes from Atwater federal prison
An inmate held in the U.S. Penitentiary in Atwater was discovered missing Sunday morning, prison officials reported. Eric Pree, 47, was discovered missing from the minimum security federal prison about … Click to Continue »
Read More »Frank Carson makes first court appearance as lawyer after release from jail
Prosecutors are asking a judge to decide whether defense attorney Frank Carson can represent his client in a Modesto murder case. Carson faces a murder charge in an unrelated case; … Click to Continue »
Read More »Homeless Merced residents seek shelter from the storms
For those in the community who live outside, the Merced shelter is prepared to help them keep dry and warm during what has been predicted as the most flooding the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Mayhem and tragedy mark Merced Sun-Star’s most read stories from 2016
Tragedy grabbed the most eyes in 2016 on the Merced Sun-Star’s website, according to records, in a year that saw stabbings, deadly car crashes and a toddler who drowned in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Top stories of 2016 in Merced County: Counting down from 15 to 11
In 2016, news stories around the world were filled with everything from deadly violence, bitter political battles and unexpected celebrity deaths nearly every day. Television personality and businessman Donald Trump … Click to Continue »
Read More »Why are these birds falling from the sky in South Jersey?
Weather-wise, it had been a fairly typical November day, two days before Thanksgiving, in the western Cumberland County agricultural community of Stow Creek Township – mostly sunny, with a bit … Click to Continue »
Read More »Everglades’ water at risk from climate change, scientists say
Climate change and other hurdles mean it will take more water – and potentially more taxpayer money – to save the Everglades, according to new scientific findings released Thursday. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gift idea from Farm House in Turlock
Name of store: Farm House Item: Unique bottle openers Price: $ 10.95 to $ 18.95 Description: Quirky and fun designs make these bottle openers a great gift for anyone who’s hard to … Click to Continue »
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