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 »Longtime Merced County Supervisor injured in early morning structure fire
Longtime Merced County Supervisor Deidre Kelsey was injured in a fire at her home in Snelling, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. According to California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Merced County, battalion chief Mark Pimentel, Kelsey reported the fire in person at the Snelling fire station at about …
Read More »Longtime Merced County Supervisor injured in house fire
A longtime Merced County Supervisor, Deidre Kelsey, was injured in an overnight fire at her home. Kelsey reported the fire in person at the Snelling fire station about 4 a.m., … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Police Department patrols the streets during a busy New Year’s Eve
Merced police officers work to keep the streets safe during a busy New Year’s Eve in Merced, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Empower Program offers training, guidance for young adults in Merced County
If you’re a young adult, out of high school and unsure of what your next step in life will be, the Empower Program could provide some guidance. The program offers … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fire leads Merced deputies to ‘organized crime’ marijuana grow
A small house fire late Thursday, apparently triggered by faulty and illegal electrical wiring, led Merced County sheriff’s deputies to an “organized crime” operation growing marijuana in a quiet residential … Click to Continue »
Read More »Counting down the top five news stories of 2016 in Merced County
Concluding our look at the top news stories in Merced County from the past year, we examine the factors contributing to poor health in the community, bitter fights on the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fire leads Merced deputies to marijuana grow
A house fire apparently sparked by faulty wiring rigged illegally led Merced County sheriff’s deputies to nearly 200 marijuana plants early Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, at a home in Winton. By Rob Parsons/mercedsunstar.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County departments hope to reach communities through social media
Merced County has ventured into the 21st Century and is rolling out new social media accounts. The county last month introduced social media policies and guidelines for practices ahead of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County housing market continued to hum along in mid-autumn
In Merced and the surrounding area, home sales continue to be spurred by a growing UC Merced, few homes on the market and other factors, real estate agents reported Thursday. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Top stories of 2016 in Merced County: Counting down 10 to 6
Continuing our countdown of the top news stories of 2016 in Merced County, we look back at a groundbreaking deal that officials hope will trigger major growth in Merced County … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man convicted in 2014 drive-by shooting
A 26-year-old Merced man was convicted Thursday of having a role in a 2014 drive-by shooting. Authorities say Michael E. Janes was beaten up April 18, 2014, at a home … 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 »
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