More than a dozen wildfires whipped by powerful winds swept through Northern California on Monday. Here is a map of all the active fires in the state, including Southern California. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here are the contributions Merced’s Gray reported too late, FPPC says
Assemblyman Adam Gray, D-Merced, faces a potential fine of $ 8,500 for four counts campaign violations from his race in the 2014 election, according to the Fair Political Practices Commission. Gray … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘We’re still here.’ Mariposa hotel owner clings to hope as fire rages
– Thousands of men and women fled their homes and businesses in Mariposa this week as the roaring Detwilder Fire consumed thousands of acres of wildland. But Mary Foster stayed … Click to Continue »
Read More »This helps Merced kids became leaders and better students. Find out more here
Dozens of students celebrated the completion this week of the Lift While You Lead Empowerment Project, a program that aims to change lives through positive experiences, meaningful mentorships and strong … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here are the businesses in Merced caught selling alcohol to minors, police say
A Merced hotel and a drug store sold alcohol to minors involved in a law enforcement sting, Merced police said Wednesday. The Courtyard Marriott Hotel on Motel Drive and CVS … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here she is, 2017’s Miss California
Grass Valley native Jillian Smith, entered as Miss Yosemite Valley, was crowned Miss California during the annual pageant Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Saroyan Theatre in Fresno. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here are the biggest winners in this year’s $218M budget in Merced
The Merced City Council adopted a $ 218 million budget this week that hires about two dozen new employees, according to records. The council unanimously adopted the budget, which includes about … Click to Continue »
Read More »Triple-digit weather is here to stay all week, forecasters say
Temperatures in Merced aren’t looking to drop from the triple digits until the weekend, according forecasters. Until Thursday high temperatures will consistently be above 105 degrees, said Jim Bagnall, meteorologist … Click to Continue »
Read More »Where is it most costly to live on a college campus? Right here.
A Mercury News report published this week found the gap between student living expenses on and off campus was the largest of any other California university at UC Merced. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here are Merced’s newest police officers
Four more officers joined the ranks of the Merced Police Department after a ceremony Friday at City Hall. The new officers taking the oath were Jacob Fister, Tyler McCannon, Jessica … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here is why Mercedsunstar.com is free this week
Tuesday’s election is hugely consequential for Californians and the nation. With the stakes so high, The Merced Sun-Star is providing unlimited digital access to all our journalism free of charge this week. Read our stories, watch our video, look at our photos. … Click to Continue »
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