A man and a woman from Merced landed behind bars Thursday after gang investigators seized three firearms from their home, including what police described as an “AK-47 assault rifle,” officers … Click to Continue »
Read More »Kern County Residents March For Gun Safety Following Florida School Shooting
Tuesday marks six days since a 19-year-old man walked onto a South Florida high school campus, opened fire, and murdered 17 people. Many students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have spoken out for stricter gun laws. Now students in Kern County are doing the same. On Monday afternoon, students …
Read More »Here’s what residents said about the removal of the Atwater police chief
The fallout from last month’s removal of the Atwater police chief continued this week with some residents defending Samuel Joseph, while others, including the police union president, said the department … Click to Continue »
Read More »WinCo was set to come to Merced. Then residents badmouthed the town
In a sweeping speech about the health of Merced economy, the mayor urged people to buy local and to rethink how they talk about the city, saying negative talk from … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County residents with asthma should know this about burning wood, experts say
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District advises Merced County residents not to burn wood through the end of Tuesday as a health precaution, officials said in a statement. … Click to Continue »
Read More »These are the parking lots Merced residents hate the most
Whether doing some grocery shopping, dropping children off for school or trying to grab a quick coffee, one thing is clear — Merced residents hate parking lots. Some of them … Click to Continue »
Read More »These clinics treated thousands of Merced residents. Now they’re under investigation.
Horisons Unlimited Healthcare is a Merced area clinic that is being investigated by various state and federal agencies, according to court documents. The clinic closed its doors in August and filed for bankruptcy in May. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Clovis Creates Cottage Home Plans For Downtown Residents
California is the in the middle of a housing crisis. With the cost of home ownership rising, city leaders in Clovis are considering the introduction of smaller homes as a solution. They have approved a new program that aims to clear the way for residents in Downtown Clovis to build …
Read More »Los Banos residents may need to leave town to visit the DMV in Oct., officials say
The Los Banos location of the Department of Motor Vehicles will close for about two weeks in October to undergo renovations, state officials said Thursday. The 814 West L St. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced residents ‘gave so unselfishly’ to victims of ‘incredible’ flooding
Merced residents have been generous, according to a Merced man who trekked with a team to the Houston area to aid victims of Hurricane Harvey, which displaced more than 18,000 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater mayor says county supervisors’ high salaries ‘raping’ residents
In a public Facebook post that has since been deleted, Atwater’s mayor said the Merced County Board of Supervisors is “raping” taxpayers with bloated salaries, eliciting reactions from advocates of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced residents have a message for the KKK
Advocates and residents in Merced rally together to send a clear message of unity and inclusion in the community on Sunday Aug. 20, 2017, while denouncing hatred, violence and racism. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced residents have a message for the KKK
Advocates and residents rallied together in support of unity and inclusion on Sunday afternoon, sending the message that hatred, violence and inequality aren’t welcome in the community. “We want to … Click to Continue »
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