Third annual BBQ Cook-Off at Club Mercedes in Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced group calls for police, jail reforms
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 »
Read More »Merced campuses get new look for new school year
It’s incredible to see the transformations that have taken place at Merced City School District campuses in just a matter of months, and we’re excited for students to enjoy all … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County law enforcement failing, report says
Merced County is failing at curbing mass incarceration, upholding police accountability and preventing gun violence, according to a report issued from PICO National Network. The report, done in conjunction with … Click to Continue »
Read More »Murdered Merced County woman and her kidnapped baby featured on “Killer Instinct” show
“Killer Instinct,” now in its second second on Investigation Discovery network, will dive into the 2010 case of Ana Lila DeCeja, who was lured to her death by a Planada couple who killed her in order to kidnapped her infant son. … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced police chief leaving for new job
UC Merced’s police chief is leaving for a job at UC Riverside after just a year in Merced, according to campus officials. Michael Reese, vice chancellor for business and administrative … Click to Continue »
Read More »Interim Merced College presidency comes with $50,000-per-year raise
A contract approved this week pays Merced College interim President Susan Walsh at a rate of about $ 50,000 more a year than she was making last year as the campus … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chris Hansen’s “Killer Instinct” comes to Merced County
A Merced County murder case described by a judge as “senseless,” “heinous,” and “disturbing” will be featured on an episode on “Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen,” on Monday, Aug. 15. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Third Zika virus case confirmed in Merced County
A third case of the Zika Virus has been confirmed in Merced County by officials at the Merced County Department of Public Health. A little more than a week ago … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College forced to buy new equipment with police change
Merced College officially adopted its temporary contract with the Merced Police Department this week, noting the college had to purchase all-new equipment and come to an understanding with the Los … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College names new chorus head
Merced College’s new director of the Merced College Community Chorus has experience directing high school and church choirs in Turlock and Modesto, among other performances, officials announced this week. Phillip … Click to Continue »
Read More »New leadership taking charge at Merced area high schools
Lance Morrow will take the lead as new principal at Buhach Colony High School as one of many new administrators in the Merced Union High School District. … Click to Continue »
Read More »New leadership taking charge at Merced area high schools
Merced Union High School District is set to start the new school year next week with a roster of principals that includes some new faces. One of the new additions … Click to Continue »
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