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Yosemite National Park is currently working on the Comprehensive Management Plan for the Merced Wild and Scenic River (MRP). This plan will provide the framework for management decisions regarding the Merced River and the Merced River Corridor in Yosemite National Park. The park contains 81 miles of the Merced River, …

There’s new research out from scientists at UC Merced that could shed new light on the roots of autoimmune diseases, and also holds promise for future cancer treatments. The study in The Journal of Immunology looks at so-called “misbehaving” killer immune cells. It builds upon research that took place in …

After a marathon closed session at a special meeting of the Merced Union High School District this week, the board announced plans to improve how the district handles sexual harassment … Click to Continue »

Dozens of Merced High School seniors attended the first National Signing Day ceremony during their lunch period on Wednesday May 10, 2017 as a way to congratulate the students who are moving on to community colleges, four year universities, trade schools or joining the armed forces. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to …

Merced County adults working to earn high school diplomas, U.S. citizenship and career training will discuss their experiences and achievements Thursday during an open house event that organizers hope will … Click to Continue »

Traffic controls were in place at Donner Summit on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, as heavy snow caused CHP to stop vehicles and turn them back while Caltrans crews tried to clear Interstate 80 of the heavy, wet snow that has been piling up through the latest set of storms. … …

An Atwater store owner, whose business has been targeted frequently by shoplifters, held four suspected thieves at gunpoint Wednesday until police arrived to make the arrests. Atwater police responded at … Click to Continue »

Reporter Brianna Calix represents the Sun-Star at school event How do middle school students perceive the news industry? A reporter’s job includes more than in the past … Click to Continue »

High school seniors from the Merced area visited the campuses in Los Banos and Merced Organizers said students can sometimes get ‘lost’ over the summer Students could enroll, line up financial aid … Click to Continue »

The outpouring of community support continues for injured firefighter Pete Dern. Dern fell through the roof of a burning home last month and suffered severe burns. A fourth grader at Saint Anthony’s Cathloic School in northwest Fresno set up a fundraiser to help Captain Dern with medical expenses. Luke Orlando …