The Merced County Sheriff’s Posse will travel across the country next month to be part of the presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C., Sheriff Vern Warnke announced Thursday in front of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Bill to increase water storage in Merced greeted with praise and thanks
Looking over the water flowing down Bear Creek on Thursday, area leaders touted a new law signed by President Barack Obama that they say will go a long way toward … Click to Continue »
Read More »Cross-dressing, the apocalypse and sexual morality all set for Merced Shakes lineup
Merced Shakespearefest announced the lineup this week for the 16th season, what organizers are calling their “most ambitious season so far.” Shakespearefest, or Merced Shakes, held its first production of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Half of UC Merced’s business spending goes to Merced; not so much in construction
UC Merced has directly contributed more than $ 1.4 billion to the San Joaquin Valley economy to date, and more than $ 2.6 billion to the state’s economy, according to a report … Click to Continue »
Read More »New Merced City Council eager to get to work, calls for residents to be involved
The optimism and enthusiasm ran high this week in the Merced City Council chambers as three new faces joined a new mayor at the dais. Mike Murphy, who served a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Rescue Mission has a new warming shelter, may be a permanent solution
The Merced County Rescue Mission has a new warming shelter that leaders hope will be a lasting solution to a yearly problem. The mission is teaming with DayOut Adult ADHC … Click to Continue »
Read More »New council takes the dais in Merced, approves youth pilot program
Merced has three new faces and a new mayor at the dais following Monday’s meeting. Councilman Mike Murphy was sworn in as mayor during Monday’s regular meeting at City Hall. … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced growing faster than other UCs, but demand is still lower
Nearly 20,000 California high school seniors applied to attend UC Merced next fall, a 10 percent increase from the previous year and the biggest rate of growth of any UC … Click to Continue »
Read More »Firefighters respond to structure fire at Kialee Market in downtown Merced
Firefighters respond to the scene of a structure fire at the Kialee Market, located at 630 West Main Street in downtown Merced, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. According to Merced City Fire Chief Michael Wilkinson, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Merced County, Turlock City Fire and Atwater …
Read More »Merced to swear in new council members at Monday’s meeting
Merced will swear in its new mayor and welcome three new faces to the City Council during Monday’s regular meeting. Councilman Mike Murphy is the mayor-elect, beating out Councilmen Noah … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced graduates walk across the stage in a Winter Celebration
Though traditional graduation season is months away, dozens of freshly minted UC Merced grads marked the completion of their degrees during a ceremony over the weekend at the Merced Theatre. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: Calling all readers! Tell us what your favorite story of 2016 was
It’s mid-December and the New Year is right around the corner. Now’s the time to look back on the year and pick some highlights. Here at the Sun-Star, we typically … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced church brings an ice rink to town
For this week, at least, Merced residents looking for an ice-skating experience will be able to find it close to home. The First Baptist Church in Merced, with help from … Click to Continue »
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