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It’s not usually easy to get the state of California to quickly adjust how it spends money in places like the Central Valley, especially after the Governor Jerry Brown himself comes to town for a major bill signing. But that’s exactly what a group of activists in Southwest Fresno were …

An environmental group has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s withdrawal of proposed limits on the number of endangered whales, dolphins and sea turtles that can be killed … Click to Continue »

On Sunday morning, dozens of cyclists set off from Kevin’s Bikes on Olive Avenue in Merced toward Snelling for the Merced Road Ride, one of the Merced Bicycle Coalition’s traditions … Click to Continue »

The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. is seeking two people to represent Merced County and Madera County on its Environmental Justice Advisory Group. Residents who have experience in … Click to Continue »

Three cyclists were taken to the hospital Thursday after a Mariposa man driving a Dodge Ram swiped them on Snelling Road, the California Highway Patrol reported. Just before 6 p.m., … Click to Continue »

Speakers at a Merced town hall-style meeting this week asked city leaders to declare the town a “sanctuary city.” At least two residents asked the city leaders to consider the … Click to Continue »

The animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere on Thursday released results of an investigation into a Denair egg farm, claiming volunteers found hens so closely crowded they were being crushed … Click to Continue »

Last week, more than 100 people packed into Bella Luna Bistro & Bar to honor Jennifer Baxter and raise money for her medical care through the local group Helping One … Click to Continue »

A group of community activists from Merced will spend Thanksgiving in North Dakota to join protest efforts against the Dakota Access oil pipeline. A group of about six people from … Click to Continue »

Merced County is failing at curbing mass incarceration, upholding police accountability and preventing gun violence, according to a report issued by PICO National Network. (Aug. 9, 2017) (Thaddeus Miller/tmiller@mercedsunstar.com) … Click to Continue »

Student group proves daily physical activity can decrease body mass index Central Valley childhood obesity rate higher than national average Daily physical activity can decrease risk of diabetes, UC Merced professor said … Click to Continue »

Merced Defense Associates initially wanted three-year deal Supervisors have asked for service to be put out for bid The one-year deal will keep county from having to contract with individual attorneys … Click to Continue »

Merced Downtown Street Faire runs through Sept. 1 Themed nights are planned No cost to enter the fair, which offers many free activities … Click to Continue »