All-cash buyers have grabbed up a higher percentage of homes in the past 12 years in Merced County than in much of the rest of the state, which means wealthy … Click to Continue »
Read More »Playhouse Merced director led non-profit through recession. Here’s why he was ousted
Patrons, parents and other supporters of Playhouse Merced were startled when the non-profit theater group posted a message on its Facebook page signaling a “different direction.” As they commented online … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s how you can help Los Banos fire fighters ‘Fill the Boot’ for burn victims
The Los Banos Fire Department and Merced County Cal Fire will be on the corner of Mercy Springs and Pacheco Boulevard in Los Banos on March 23 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. for their annual Fill the Boot fundraiser that goes toward helping burn victims. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to …
Read More »Here’s what a Merced K-9 recently sniffed out in a car’s hidden compartment
Two people were arrested in Merced County after K-9 Officer Laika sniffed out thousands of dollars in a car’s hidden compartment, California Highway Patrol reported Tuesday. Officers stopped a silver … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s how K-9 Maverick helped police arrest Los Banos man who’s been on the run
A 33-year-old Los Banos man who has been on the run was arrested Saturday after being chased by officers and K-9 Maverick, the Los Banos Police Department reported. Officers found … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s why those young people are selling newspapers in Merced
Merced High School freshmen sell copies of the Fresno Bee on Tuesday as part of Kids Day, a fundraising effort for Valley Children’s Hospital. Last year’s Kids Day raised a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Court documents blame ex CEO of Merced clinic for its closure. Here’s who she blames
The founder and former CEO of a defunct Merced health clinic that served thousands of low-income patients has been accused in court documents as the person responsible for the clinic’s … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police arrested a gang member, they said. Here’s why
A man described as a gang member by police was arrested after being found with a gun on Wednesday, police said. The Gang Violence Suppression Unit conducted a probation search … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced CHP called in K-9 Bruce. Here’s what they say he found
Not to be outdone by the recent success of his peer, K-9 Officer Bruce helped sniff out about 4 kilograms of cocaine being driven through Merced County, the California Highway … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s what immigrant advocates said about ICE arrests in Merced County
Local advocates are calling on elected officials, law enforcement and allies in Merced County to unite against the recent deportation efforts happening in Atwater and surrounding areas. Five men in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s why police arrested a couple in a car in downtown Merced
A couple was arrested in downtown Merced this week for alleged gang and drug crimes, according to Merced police. The Gang Violence Suppression Unit spoke to 38-year-old Robert Gonzalez of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s what you need to know about the freezing temperatures this week
Freeze warnings have been issued in Merced County this week, and weather officials are advising people to look out for seniors and their pets. A hard freeze warning is in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s where your school district stacks up in Merced County graduation, demographics
English-learning students in Merced County who successfully became English proficient generally ended up among the best performing students in the state, according to the Merced County Office of Education’s annual … Click to Continue »
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