Most of the planners questioned the location and other plans Developer taken aback by recommendation … Click to Continue »
Read More »Injury crash in Merced
At least four people were injured Wednesday in a two car crash at 14th and R streets in Merced. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, police told the SunStar. rparsons@mercedsunstar.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County officials offer warning, preventive measures for Zika virus
Zika carrying mosquitoes found in Madera, Fresno counties No traces of Zika in Merced, yet Officials urge residents to clean up standing water, wear mosquito repellent … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hmong history exhibit to open in Merced
Photos, documentaries, CIA papers and more are part of exhibit They explore the first 40 years of Hmong in the U.S. The opening is Saturday at the Merced County Fairgrounds … Click to Continue »
Read More »Additional patrols, checkpoint in Merced County planned for Cinco de Mayo
A DUI checkpoint will take place Thursday night in an unincorporated area of Merced County, the California Highway Patrol announced today. Authorities urge anyone celebrating Cinco de Mayo to take … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced, Los Banos meet water-savings goals in March
Merced and Los Banos meet monthly goals; Livingston has work to do The statewide savings was 24.3 percent for March Californians remain mindful of savings, officials said … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced SPCA shelter calling for community support to stay open
No-kill animal shelter needs bags of ‘gently worn shoes’ in May for fundraiser Out of 80,000 people in Merced, only 124 are SPCA members High building and animal health care costs noted, as well as need for volunteers … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County supervisors fight back on public safety criticism
Sheriff, district attorney had ripped board for inaction on public safety issues Board shows it has added positions, spent millions in capital projects for public safety Two supervisors acknowledge board needs to do more … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced council supports putting half-cent tax on the ballot
Merced joins Atwater and the county in approving the measure for the November ballot Being a “self-help” county would help Merced get state and federal money, advocates say At least two more city councils must approve the measure for the ballot … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police seize 77 marijuana plants, one man arrested
One man was arrested … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced wants mediation to decide tax-sharing with county
The Merced City Council agreed to move for “binding mediation” The city and county would still need to agree on a mediator … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hundreds attend Tenaya’s College & Career Night in Merced
More than 200 junior-high students attended Students had a chance to meeting with college officials, police & firefighters, among others … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County sees its population rise
All six cities had more residents than a year ago The growth was relatively small compared to some others in the state There are 2,300 more people in the county, but just 253 more homes … Click to Continue »
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