On Sunday April 9, 2017 community members gather at Livingston Middle School for the sixth annual kite festival that featured kites of all sizes and colors, cultural performances, vendors and a health fair. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Central Valley residents ‘chase the wind’ to Livingston for kite flying and health screenings
Kite enthusiasts from Merced were “chasing the wind” on Sunday in Livingston, hoping for their 32-foot-long manta ray and 75-foot-long octopus kites to make it into the air. Two brothers, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Autism awareness brings dozens of Merced County families to Livingston
Nicole Faraj-Perez, a Gustine resident and mother, spent Sunday in Livingston with her family and said, unlike at other public events, she felt comfortable knowing her family wouldn’t be stared … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston event will have kites aloft and health screenings down below
Hundreds of different colored kites will be decorating the sky in Livingston while health and dental screenings will be happening down below during the sixth annual Knights of Columbus “Time … Click to Continue »
Read More »Foster Farms prepares for possible picketing at Livingston chicken plant
Fencing has gone up at the massive Foster Farms chicken plant in the event of picketing related to labor negotiations. The company and the United Farm Workers have been discussing … Click to Continue »
Read More »Loved ones remember Livingston teen killed by driver, who was never found
A year has passed since 16-year-old Raymond Martinez was killed in a hit-and-run and his loved ones are still seeking justice. No one has been arrested, and authorities still are … Click to Continue »
Read More »Helicopter drops flower petals on Sikhs in Livingston
The Hola Mohalla festival in Livingston included a helicopter and flower petals on Sunday, March 26, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hola Mohalla in Livingston celebrates Sikh history, religion
A religious festival that drew thousands of people from around the state has its roots as a historic show of strength, according to its participants. The Hola Mohalla festival began … Click to Continue »
Read More »Passengers ‘lucky’ to survive crash near Livingston, CHP says
Two passengers of a car that struck a guardrail on Highway 99 on Friday were “lucky” to escape with only minor injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol. A Honda … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston leaders plan to pick new city seal later this month
Livingston’s leaders expect to adopt a new city seal at their next meeting later this month, an attempt to rebrand the city and appeal to tourists. The council decided Tuesday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston police add three, back at full staffing, chief says
Livingston added three new officers this week, rounding out the police department out 20 officers, according to Chief Ruben Chavez. T.J. Griffin, Eddie Jimenez and Joe Thornburg took the oath … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston begins work on a resolution to be Merced County’s first sanctuary city
The town appears to be on its way to becoming Merced County’s first sanctuary city, a symbolic self-designation meant to ease the minds of undocumented immigrants worried over ongoing changes … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston schools, police train for a mass school shooting
Livingston police and school officials trained Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, on how to deal with an active shooter on campus. … Click to Continue »
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