For a lot of people, Thanksgiving weekend isn’t just about the turkey, stuffing or family gathering — it’s also about the deals they can score. Whether it’s waiting in line … Click to Continue »
Read More »Winners of Sun-Star’s ‘Excellence in Business’ competition announced
Eight Merced County businesses and organizations and one individual are winners in the Merced Sun-Star’s third annual Excellence in Business competition. Awards are presented in a variety of categories, including … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fire destroys Delhi business
A Merced County Cal Fire Chief and neighboring business owner talk about a fire that destroyed a tire shop Thursday, July 6, 2017, in Delhi. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fire destroys Delhi business
A Merced County Cal Fire Chief and neighboring business owner talk about a fire that destroyed a tire shop Thursday, July 6, 2017, in Delhi. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Thinking about opening a weed business in Merced? Here’s what leaders want to allow
Merced is looking at how many marijuana business it wants in town, and how strictly dispensaries and related businesses should be treated. Leaders showed support for allowing marijuana distributors, testers … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla leaders look to attract industry, business to the city
The Chowchilla City Council took strides at its May 25 meeting to attract industrial businesses to the city and boost jobs by adopting business-friendly policies. The council passed three resolutions … Click to Continue »
Read More »Paris accord retreat is ‘bad for business’
The following editorial appeared in the Star Tribune on Friday, June 2: It’s “bad for business” remains one of President Trump’s main reasons for opposing the Paris Climate Agreement and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Study: Sales, business tax could fund California health bill
A report commissioned by a California nursing union suggests funding a single-payer health care system with a sales tax hike and a new tax on business revenue to raise $ 100 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Freeway ramp closures will hit Atwater business revenue, city sales tax
At least four businesses remained closed Wednesday on Bell Lane in Atwater after a gas tanker overturned and burst into flames Tuesday, killing the driver and scorching nearby businesses. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Is Merced’s economy improving? Business owners say yes.
Local investments are driving up interest in commercial real estate in downtown Merced and optimism in the minds of business owners, according to agents and owners. The biggest investment is … Click to Continue »
Read More »Spring art hop showcases art and business
Morgan Barnes’ eyes brightened as she explained a canvassed art piece she made out of earthen materials to two visitors to the Merced Art Hop downtown Saturday. The art was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Single Merced business cited on selling alcohol to minors
A police sting operation in north Merced led a single restaurant to be cited on selling alcohol to a minor, officials said. The Feb. 23 sting sent minor decoys to … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced business incubator is looking at branching into Atwater, Modesto
New funding could help the UC Merced Venture Lab expand not only in Merced but also into Atwater and Modesto, the university announced Tuesday. Each of the 10 University of … Click to Continue »
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