UC Merced students protesting the signs placed in front of the College Republican Clubs booth on campus Tuesday March 6, 2018. One sign read “ICE ICE Baby” and included the number for the Immigration and Customs Agency. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County leaders have mixed reaction to Session’s immigration lawsuit
Merced County leaders reacted Wednesday after Gov. Jerry Brown slammed U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions for “initiating a reign of terror” against immigrants in California. Sessions on Tuesday filed suit … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County schools on edge over bogus threat reports, officials say
On the same day Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz was indicted on almost three dozen counts of murder, authorities in Merced and Atwater were scrambling to investigate what they said … Click to Continue »
Read More »Winton man pleads guilty in DUI crash that killed two people, Madera DA says
A 68-year-old Winton man has pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated in connection with the 2015 deaths of two people, the Madera County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Trump ‘basically going to war’ with California, Jerry Brown says
Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday slammed U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions for “initiating a reign of terror” against immigrants in California. Sessions on Tuesday filed suit against the state over … Click to Continue »
Read More »U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions speaks about California, immigration in Sacramento
The morning after the Trump administration sued California over its immigration policies, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke at 8 a.m. to members of the California Peace Officers Association. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police say ‘no credible threats’ to any high schools
Merced police say there have been “no credible threats made to any high school campuses in the city of Merced.” Lt. Jay Struble said “incorrect, inaccurate information” was circulated Tuesday … Click to Continue »
Read More »New Exhibit Showcases Valley Landscapes Of Rollin Pickford
A new exhibit at the San Joaquin River Parkway’s Coke Hallowell Center For River Studies showcases the works of famed local artist Rollin Pickford. For much of the 20th century, Pickford was acclaimed for his paintings of the landscape of Central California. The new exhibit “Rolling Pickford: California Light” showcases …
Read More »Local Ghost Town’s Past on Display in New Collaborative Exhibit
Driving past Merced Falls on the way to Lake McClure doesn’t usually inspire thoughts of a bustling mini-metropolis with its own movie theater. But a new exhibit opening at the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Should UC Merced charge Republican club $1,800 fee to host a conservative speaker?
Members of a conservative student organization at UC Merced are wondering whether the university can and should charge them a roughly $ 1,800 security fee to bring a controversial high-profile speaker … Click to Continue »
Read More »Woman has ‘serious’ injuries after hit by truck in Merced
A woman crossing W. Childs Avenue on foot near Q Street was struck by a work truck about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2018, according to Merced police. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Student arrested after threatening Chowchilla high students, police say
A Chowchilla student was arrested on Tuesday morning, accused of making threats to harm high school students, the Chowchilla Police Department reported. Chief Dave Riviere released few details and declined … Click to Continue »
Read More »Woman ‘wasn’t paying attention’ crossing busy Merced street, police say
A woman was struck by a work truck as she tried to cross a busy West Childs Avenue on foot, according to Merced police. The woman, who was in her … Click to Continue »
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