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A high-speed chase ended early Tuesday in Merced County when a 27-year-old Atwater man crashed his vehicle near Livingston, the Atwater Police Department reported. Raymond D. Black tried to flee … Click to Continue »
Read More »7-year-old boy who donated his hair for cancer patients is now one himself
Inspired by his mom, Vinny Desautels grew out his hair for 2 years to help young cancer patients After his hair donation, Vinny experienced what the family thought were minor ailments Those ailments were actually something far worse … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced firefighters train for grass fires
A Merced City Fire Department crew trains in a grassy field at Childs Avenue and Canal Street on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Couple is sentenced to six months in prison for smuggling sea turtle eggs from Mexico
A Southern California couple has been sentenced to six months in prison for smuggling more than 900 endangered sea turtle eggs into the United States from Mexico, the U.S. attorney’s office said. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Despite the smog, Beijing bird-watchers succeed
BEIJING – The morning was off to a slow start. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Hmong community leader dies
Children of Lt. Col. Vang Chou share pictures of the leader in their Atwater home in Monday, May 9, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hilmar Cheese Barn complete
The new 33,800-square-foot barn replaces an aging swine barn The Friends of the Merced County Fair are still working to pay it off It’s ready for use for this year’s fair, June 8-12 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Hmong community leader dies
He was a lieutenant colonel in Laos before coming to the U.S. He was one of the first six Hmong trained to fly by the U.S. Called a pioneer both in Laos and in the U.S. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hoover Middle School holds first career day
Reporter Brianna Calix represents the Sun-Star at school event How do middle school students perceive the news industry? A reporter’s job includes more than in the past … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police still searching for pro-Trump vandals in Los Banos
Pro-Donald Trump graffiti found on Cinco de Mayo Police still investigating Not enough evidence to confirm vandals committed hate crime, police say … Click to Continue »
Read More »Correctional officer pay raise, health cap in Merced County deal
Correctional officers will receive a 7 percent raise over two years County caps its contributions at 50 percent for family members on health plans Negotiation proposals, counters and MOUs available on county website … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police: Dos Palos woman made teen report false rape
A 53-year-old woman made a 13-year-old report a rape Police said it never happened; arrested woman … Click to Continue »
Read More »Understanding what it means to be transgender
Research with MRI scans suggests biological basis for gender differences Hormones, other factors during pregnancy can affect gender identity Not all babies are born with chromosomes that match genitalia … Click to Continue »
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