Though many things in law enforcement have changed since Pat Lunney began his career with Merced Police Department in 1975, he said one thing’s stayed the same: “We’re responsible for … Click to Continue »
Read More »California gas most expensive in the country. Merced gas more expensive than most
California briefly held the highest-average price for a gallon of fuel in the country, AAA reported Wednesday. At $ 3.05 a gallon, California took the dubious distinction as the state with … Click to Continue »
Read More »One tree, three fiery deaths and a highway judged America’s most dangerous. Is Caltrans to blame?
Is a solitary eucalyptus tree standing alongside Highway 99 through Madera County an example of deadly negligence by the state of California? One attorney says it is. Los Angeles attorney … Click to Continue »
Read More »Where is it most costly to live on a college campus? Right here.
A Mercury News report published this week found the gap between student living expenses on and off campus was the largest of any other California university at UC Merced. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Analysis: On climate change, Trump sticks with his most loyal voters and defies others
In deciding to pull out of the global climate change accord, President Donald Trump seems to be calculating that he can win the White House the same way twice. His … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teacher who named student ‘most likely to become a terrorist’ gave other mock awards, students say
After a Houston teacher sparked national outrage by giving a student a mock award at the end of the school year naming her “most likely to become a terrorist,” others … Click to Continue »
Read More »Seventh-grade girl named ‘most likely to become a terrorist’ by her teacher
As the academic year draws to a close, plenty of students will be honored by their schools for good grades, perfect attendance or community service. However, the past few weeks … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Humiliating’: School gives teen with ADHD ‘most likely to not pay attention’ award
Middle school awards are typically a source of pride for the students and their parents. But Nicole Edwards was not happy about the award her 14-year-old daughter received Tuesday. Two … Click to Continue »
Read More »Most babies should be exposed to peanuts earlier, according to new guidelines
New NIH guidelines mark a major shift in dietary advice. The guidelines are based on landmark research that found exposure to peanuts in the first year of life lowers a baby’s chances of becoming allergic. Credit: AP … 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 »‘Most Wanted’ suspect captured in Atwater
A woman recently named to Crime Stoppers’ Merced’s Most Wanted fugitive list was captured over the weekend by the Atwater Police Department. Jaime L. Mounce, 26, was arrested Saturday by … Click to Continue »
Read More »Most humpback whale populations removed from US endangered species list
In a triumph for the global movement to save whales from oblivion, the U.S. government on Tuesday removed most of the world’s humpback populations from the federal list of endangered species, with some glaring exceptions on the West Coast. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Deadline passes for most elected offices
The deadline to file to run for a public office in Merced County has come and gone, and ballots in three districts in Merced will be particularly heavy with names. … Click to Continue »
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