Merced will ask for artists’ drawings in the coming six months for new welcome signs at entry points around town. The City Council voted 6-0 on Monday to hold a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Cyclist struck by vehicle on Santa Fe Drive in Merced County
A 21-year-old man was struck by a car sometime before noon while he was riding a bicycle along Santa Fe Drive near the former Castle Air Force Base, California Highway Patrol officers reported on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Mvelez@mercedsunstar.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Cyclist struck by vehicle on Santa Fe Drive in Merced County
A 21-year-old man was struck by a car sometime before noon while he was riding a bicycle along Santa Fe Drive near the former Castle Air Force Base, California Highway … Click to Continue »
Read More »Former Merced man suspected of raping victim met through online site
Police in Southern California are looking for possible victims of a former Merced man who is suspected of raping someone he met through an online dating website. Seal Beach Police … Click to Continue »
Read More »Suspect arrested in carjacking crime spree in Merced County
A months-long investigation into a string of armed carjackings and robberies ended Monday with a 28-year-old Atwater man behind bars, facing numerous felony allegations. Eric Navarette was described by investigators … Click to Continue »
Read More »Record amount of snow pack melting quickly into Merced River, officials say
Northern California saw one of the wettest winters on record, and all that precipitation caused snow in the Sierra Nevada to build up quickly. That will mean rapid melting now … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man, a convicted felon, found with four guns
A 54-year-old Merced man was arrested for being a felon in possession of guns, Merced police reported Monday. The Gang Violence Suppression Unit was told convicted felon Wallace Smith was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County continues to grow about as fast as the state
Merced County’s six cities grew — some faster than others — last year, according to state analysts. The county grew by 1.1 percent and topped out at 274,665, adding more … Click to Continue »
Read More »Want to investigate Merced gov’t agencies? This is what you can do.
Merced County residents can apply now to serve on the 2017-2018 Civil Grand Jury. A 19-member Grand Jury will be empaneled for a one-year term that begins July 1. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Thousands visit first cannabis fair in Merced
Over the weekend dozens of Merced County residents made their way to the Merced County Fair Grounds for the first Hemp and Cannabis Fair. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Students from around Merced County compete in Junior Olympics
Hundreds of Merced City School District students participated in a three-day track and field competition over the weekend with kids from around the county. The 73rd annual Merced County Junior … Click to Continue »
Read More »Thousands visit first cannabis fair in Merced
Anthony Jeffries said he has to travel far to experience anything like the Hemp and Cannabis Fair in Merced on Saturday and Sunday. Jeffries, who suffers from severe full-body spasms, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Soccer Academy partners with MLS team Seattle Sounders
On Sunday, the Merced Atlas Soccer Academy colors officially changed to green and blue, matching those of their new Major League Soccer partners, the Seattle Sounders. Dozens of community members … Click to Continue »
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