The Merced Police Department will honor Officer Stephan Gray, who was killed in the line of duty 12 years ago, in a memorial service Friday. Gray died on April 15, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced sheriff’s investigating suspicious death
The Merced County Sheriff’s Office investigators are asking for the public’s help to identify human remains discovered outside Merced. The human remains were found early Tuesday southwest of Merced. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock, Ceres advance water treatment plant
Engineering firm will refine cost, other details for possible project Plant would treat Tuolumne River water to supplement city wells Water customers would likely pay higher rates … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock council delays decision on Sacred Heart Catholic School
Private school asking city to permanently close strip of street splitting its campus Neighbors voice frustrations at church, traffic concerns New city manager asks for time to look at concerns, suggest conditions … Click to Continue »
Read More »California drought and drainage bills could collide on Capitol Hill
House committee folds California water measures into 2017 spending bill Package would stop San Joaquin River restoration program for a year Separately, 3 additional water districts to be proposed for irrigation drainage deal … Click to Continue »
Read More »Stabbing at Atwater High
Sgt. Dick Wisdom speaks about the stabbing of a student at Atwater High on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater student stabbed was in special ed program
School official addresses stabbing at Atwater High on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater High student stabbed at school
One Atwater High School student was stabbed this morning, allegedly by another student who fled the scene and was chased by down school staff members, Atwater police tell the Sun-Star. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Baby dolphin deaths tied to BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Researchers looking into the largest dolphin and whale die-off on record in the Gulf of Mexico following the 2010 BP oil spill have tied a spike in the number of dead babies and stillbirths to the massive spill. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Enchilada sale Saturday in Merced
Club Mercedes’ annual enchilada sale is 2-5 p.m. April 16 at the hall, 569 W. 9th St. in Merced. Ground beef enchiladas in corn or flour tortillas are $ 15 per … Click to Continue »
Read More »Save Mart puts energy drink 51FIFTY back on its shelves
The drink was removed over concerns about the name Mental health advocates said the name was offensive 51FIFTY created campaign to raise awareness over mental illness … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dos Palos teachers rally to voice frustration at contract impasse
Teachers, other employees picket at school district office Rally held during new superintendent’s first day Teachers could strike next school year if no contract … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County District 2 forum
Merced County District 2 candidates give their closing statements Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at the Merced County Association of Realtors debate. … Click to Continue »
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