A new scavenger hunt has adults and youngsters running around Merced- and neighboring communities- hunting down, hiding and painting rocks. It all started a couple months ago in Merced with a Facebook group, Merced Rocks. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »There’s a new scavenger hunt game being played all over Merced. Find out how to join
A new type of scavenger hunt has many adults and youngsters running around Merced — and neighboring communities — hunting down, hiding and painting rocks. It all started a couple … Click to Continue »
Read More »Middle school yearbook with KKK and Confederate symbols is being reprinted
This year’s Computech Middle School yearbook is being reprinted after an eighth-grade teacher’s page was decorated with Confederate flags and a Ku Klux Klan symbol. Fresno Unified said Monday the … Click to Continue »
Read More »One person dead after being hit by train in Merced
The Merced Police Department and the Merced County Coroner’s office investigate the scene where authorities say one person is dead after being hit by a train near the intersection of 24th Street and Canal Street in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dogs recover after being stabbed
Rosie, a Queensland Heeler reportedly stabbed by a homeless woman Monday afternoon, will be going home to her family in southwest Fresno Tuesday afternoon, April 12, 2017 after she was treated for her injuries. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Body found in burned car being investigated as a homicide
The body of a man found in the back seat of a burned vehicle was identified as 39-year-old Juan Carlos Ledesma-Infante. The Stockton man’s body was found by firefighters Jan. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dos Palos man stabbed after accusing wife’s cousin of ‘being too friendly,’ police say
A 36-year-old Dos Palos man was stabbed Thanksgiving night during an argument that was sparked when he felt his wife’s cousin was “being too friendly” with her, the Dos Palos … Click to Continue »
Read More »Clovis mental health hospital plan is being scrapped for now
Plans for a controversial behavioral health hospital in Clovis have been scrapped, at least for now, by the company that wanted to build it. The company’s lawyer confirmed Tuesday that … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hundred of stories are being represented through American flags this week
Ed Walters, 69, stared at seven American flags that gently blew in the breeze Saturday afternoon. They may all look the same, but each has a unique story, he said. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Proposed soccer complex in Madera County being eyed by Fresno Fuego
Complex for soccer, football, rugby in high demand Madera County will work with developers, tribes, schools and other area cities Fresno Fuego officials say they would consider relocating to Madera County … Click to Continue »
Read More »Applications being accepted for Dairy Princess contenders
Winner will represent industry in 11-county area … Click to Continue »
Read More »1-year-old ‘princess’ pulled over in traffic stop for being too cute
A Fresno police officer pulled over a princess driving her convertible sports car on the lawn Sunday at Roeding Park. Officer Erik Castillo was patrolling the southwest Fresno park as … Click to Continue »
Read More »Riverbank Imax being prepared for ‘super’ debut
Finishing touches being made at new Galaxy theater Execs promise bright, sharp presentation for 2-D, 3-D shows Soft opening for fundraiser precedes grand opening Thursday … Click to Continue »
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