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The federal Bureau of Reclamation announced Tuesday how much water water districts across California should expect to receive this year. Eastside growers in the Friant Division within Fresno County should receive a 100 percent allocation. Ryan Jacobsen is the CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau. “It’s something that we …

James Savage swam from San Francisco to Alcatraz Island and back in June, hoping to be the youngest person to complete the swim at the age of 9. Sun-Star readers … Click to Continue »

For Annie Sofranek, being with her two daughters and husband on Christmas is what she enjoys about the holidays. “Christmas means family pretty much,” she said. “It’s to celebrate the … Click to Continue »

People know using their cellphone while driving is dangerous, but they do it anyway, according to a recent survey of UC Merced students. Professor Stephen Wooding and his public health … Click to Continue »

Holiday shopping season has arrived. Though Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is the traditional kick-off to holiday shopping, retailers over the years have learned to capitalize from the event … Click to Continue »

Area 3 Phillip Schiber, 66, Livingston, incumbent What differentiates you from your opponents? Thirty-one years of educational experience in the Merced Union High School District allows me to help the … Click to Continue »

Carole Duffy said it’s become a repeated practice: She puts out a campaign sign one day, and the next morning asks herself, “I wonder if my sign will be there … Click to Continue »

Waiting for test results is always a little stressful, whether it’s your driving test as a teenager or medical exams as an adult. That’s also true for students, parents, schools,and … Click to Continue »

DALLAS – The past couple of years of relatively cheap crude oil and natural gas has upended the industry with the greenest image: recycling. … Click to Continue »

Merced business owner has mixed feelings about wage hike Farmworker says extra income would help: ‘Life is expensive’ Experts say legislation may have unintended consequences … Click to Continue »

Firework stands are all over Fresno and Clovis this July and are a popular way for many organizations to raise money. After a close call this fourth, one Clovis man says he wants all fireworks, even legal ones, banned.

Despite the ongoing drought some local companies are actually thriving. Some have turned to cutting edge technology to actually expand their business during the drought. And that’s good news for valley residents who are trying to save water, money and their landscaping.   Turns out – the drought is good for …

Cal Fire crews will be battling hotspots throughout the night, after the Corrine Fire near North Fork scorched more than 800 acres. Some residents are being allowed home, including one man who almost lost the home where he’s lived more than 30 years.