A 3 year old Delhi boy has been missing since Saturday evening. Deputies are searching the canal behind his house. (Erin Tracy/etracy@modbee.com) … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man, woman arrested for roles in alleged murder in Madera County
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 68-year-old man who was found dead at his Ahwahnee home early Friday. Madera County Sheriff Jay Varney announced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Search continues for missing Delhi boy
The furious search continues this morning for a 3-year-old Delhi boy who disappeared Saturday afternoon. Dozens of emergency responders searched furiously throughout the night for Andres Tomas, who was last … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced deputies searching for missing Delhi toddler
Merced County sheriff’s deputies are searching for a 3-year-old Delhi boy who apparently has been missing for at least five hours. Sgt. Delray Shelton identified the child as Andres Tomas. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Buffalo Soldiers’ trek through Los Banos memorialized
Buffalo Soldiers and their connection to Merced County have been memorialized in a newly painted mural along the trail they took to protect America’s natural beauty. Dozens of business people, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos celebrates new Buffalo Soldier mural
A new mural in Los Banos marks the site where Buffalo Soldiers routinely camped in the city. Dozens celebrated it Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Mariposa County Survey Press Release
On October 25, 26, and 27, the Mariposa County Health Department, in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the California Department of Public Health, will be conducting household surveys in several areas of the County.
Read More »Merced Sun-Star Voter Guide
Here are quick links and other information to help guide you through the voting process … County Registrar Offices: Merced County, Stanislaus County, San Joaquin County, Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced students donate coats for winter
Students at Muir and Burbank elementary schools in Merced are demonstrating compassion by donating coats to help other children in the community. Members of ‘The Lunch Bunch,’ a donation club made up of students from the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades, asked classmates to contribute coats and sweaters during the …
Read More »Egan pleads no contest to sex with Los Banos minor, avoids prison
Devyn Egan on Friday apologized to the Los Banos community for her role in a child sex scandal that rocked the city and landed her boyfriend in prison. She apologized … Click to Continue »
Read More »CHP investigating fatal crash involving motorcyclist
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcyclist south of Merced. The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s riding a Harley Davidson, was southbound on Highway … Click to Continue »
Read More »Yosemite High School teacher receives award for after school program
Yosemite High School teacher Jeff Rivero speaks about the program’s raised garden at Yosemite High School in Merced, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016. Rivero received a national award from the Environmental Protection Agency for his program that teaches students environmental lessons through hands-on activities. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock Junior High after-school staffer fired after profanity
What are being called “inappropriate comments toward students” by a staff member during the Turlock Junior High after-school program led to the staffer’s dismissal and a city inquiry. About a … Click to Continue »
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