A 55-year-old woman from Dos Palos suffered major injuries in a crash on Monday involving four vehicles in Merced County, California Highway Patrol reported. A 45-year-old Merced man at around … Click to Continue »
Read More »Wondering why marching bands didn’t play in Veterans Day parades in Merced this year?
Several California cities celebrated Veterans Day without one of the most integral parts of a parade — marching bands. The drumrolls and waving banners of the Central Valley’s high school … Click to Continue »
Read More »This is how Los Banos honored veterans
Check out some clips from the annual Los Banos Veterans Parade held Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dos Palos police say this man confronted an officer with a knife and a replica gun
A man arrested last week in connection with an officer-involved shooting in Dos Palos was identified by authorities on Tuesday as Jose A. Puente, a 21-year-old man who has been … Click to Continue »
Read More »Should Merced bring back this old famous icon? And where should it go?
A new slogan for the city of Merced was dead on arrival this week. The council had asked for ideas for a new slogan from the community and recieved 77 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Have you seen this Atwater woman reported missing Saturday?
Police are looking for an Atwater woman who was reported missing Saturday. Wendy Cox, 52, was reported last seen Friday at her Atwater apartment wearing a black jacket with brown … Click to Continue »
Read More »Visiting Yosemite will be easier on the wallet this weekend
Yosemite National Park, along with dozens of other national parks, are holding free entrance days during Veterans Day weekend. The park won’t charge entrance fees on Saturday and Sunday. “Fee-free … Click to Continue »
Read More »Do you know this man? Merced police seek public’s help in theft case
Merced police on Friday released video surveillance footage they said showed a man steal a package off the porch of a Merced home on Century Drive. Investigators are hoping someone … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s where deputies found a Merced County inmate who escaped this week
An Merced County inmate who escaped custody this week was captured after about 24 hours, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. Alexandra Correa, 36, of Merced was under supervision … Click to Continue »
Read More »This is the first inmate to be awarded Student of the Month at Merced College
Benito Gutierrez, 41, giving a speech during a graduation ceremony at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla on Wednesday Nov. 1, 2017. He was the first inmate to be awarded Student of the Month in October at Merced College since inmates could take classes. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »He’s convicted of killing a Merced cab driver. This is how long he’ll spend in prison
The 20-year-old man convicted of killing a well-known Merced taxi driver in a botched robbery was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison on Wednesday. Merced County Superior Court … Click to Continue »
Read More »This inmate was being seen in Merced for a medical issue. Now she’s on the run
An inmate at Merced County Jail escaped while being seen for a medical issue, the sheriff’s office said Tuesday. Alexandra Correa, 36, of Merced was under supervision by a private … Click to Continue »
Read More »Which “Book” Would You Take Out At This Human Library?
You’ve probably heard of a school library, public library, or even a toy lending library, but what about a human library? A local community college held its first event of this kind, where readers take out much more than books. Browse the shelves at a more typical library and you’ll …
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