In accordance with Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent order, the Fresno Unified School District announced Friday, it will be shifting to online instruction for at least the beginning of the fall semester. Some parents will have a choice between two online options. On Facebook Live, Superintendent Bob Nelson explained the first …
Read More »‘Eureka Moment’ In Valley Fever Case Paves Way For New Research, Treatment Options
Hundreds of children and their families cycle in and out of UCLA’s Mattel Children’s Hospital each week, and yet Dr. Manish Butte still remembers the day almost two years ago when he met a young boy who could barely walk or talk and needed a feeding tube to eat. “We …
Read More »Which one do you like? Merced asks for input on these three jungle gym options
The city of Merced wants you to vote on the next play structure that will go into Applegate Park. City staff have picked three possible new structures for the play … Click to Continue »
Read More »Looking for a good preschool in Merced? You might have more than a few good options
Merced County parents don’t need to look far to find a quality preschool program for their child. The Merced City School District’s preschool program recently received top marks from Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Wondering how to entertain your kids this summer? Check out these options in Merced
School has ended for most Merced County campuses, and now comes weeks of unstructured recreation time. For working parents in Merced, there’s a number of summer activities to keep children … Click to Continue »
Read More »Temporary shelter options for Merced County homeless families in the works
Homeless families in Merced County often don’t have an option when it comes to staying together at a shelter temporarily. Sometimes their only options are to sleep outside, in a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County supervisors take first look at cannabis policy options
The Merced County Board of Supervisors began discussion Tuesday that may lead to policy decisions on recreational and medicinal marijuana following the passage of Prop 64. Supervisors heard a presentation … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fewer options for Medicare health coverage
Editor’s note: This story clarifies and corrects information that was published on Page 2A of Monday’s Merced Sun-Star. Seniors insured under Medicare have until Dec. 7 to change or create … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County sophomores to explore career options
About 1,400 sophomores from Merced County high schools will have the opportunity next week to explore possible career paths. Approximately 150 exhibitors representing an array of industries will be at … Click to Continue »
Read More »City looks to improve walking and cycling options
From as far as a mile away, children and their parents walked and biked to Pioneer Elementary School, with some children appearing to carefully watch nearby cars to avoid being … Click to Continue »
Read More »Barbie design change giving fans new footwear options
For the first time ever, Barbie is able to kick off her heels and wear something comfortable. Mattel is launching a new version of Barbie with adjustable ankles, allowing her to wear heels or flats. The new version of the doll will be part of the company’s "Fashionista" Line." Those …
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