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David Roberts, a 75-year-old substitute teacher, went to work last month at Clovis West High wearing a Black Lives Matter button on his shirt pocket. A day later, he was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Travelers should look out for cheap gas and fog this Thanksgiving
Those traveling for Thanksgiving have an extra thing to be thankful for – low gas prices. Thanksgiving Day average prices across the nation are projected to be the third lowest … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here is why Mercedsunstar.com is free this week
Tuesday’s election is hugely consequential for Californians and the nation. With the stakes so high, The Merced Sun-Star is providing unlimited digital access to all our journalism free of charge this week. Read our stories, watch our video, look at our photos. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hundred of stories are being represented through American flags this week
Ed Walters, 69, stared at seven American flags that gently blew in the breeze Saturday afternoon. They may all look the same, but each has a unique story, he said. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced residents can start enrolling for health coverage this week
The start of 2017 is about two months away, and residents under Covered California health insurance can start enrolling now to make sure they’re covered by New Year’s Day. Open … Click to Continue »
Read More »Instead of trick-or-treating, this year was about honoring those who have died
For a Merced family, All Hallow’s Eve doesn’t mean going to door for a candy rush or dressing up as a princess or pirate: It means celebrating the memory of … Click to Continue »
Read More »From sweets to spooky, something for everyone this Halloween
There is something for everyone in Merced County to enjoy this Halloween; whether residents like carving pumpkins, taking on zombies and haunted hayrides, or enjoying wrestling matches and movie nights, … Click to Continue »
Read More »More rain expected for Merced area this week
A storm system is expected to bring rain to the Valley later this week, with snow in higher elevations. A National Weather Service forecast issued Monday afternoon said Tuesday would … Click to Continue »
Read More »This Week’s Crime Map in Merced
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Read More »Job fair set this week
Several dozen employers will take résumés and offer interviews during a job fair open to all job-seekers this week in Merced. The Veterans Job and Information Fair is 10 a.m. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Education: We’re in this together, parents
The new school year is off to a great start! There were a few tears (mostly from parents) during those first few days, but now the learning is in full … Click to Continue »
Read More »Have you seen this Target TV thief?
Atwater police are seeking the public’s help to identify a thief who was recorded in surveillance videos stealing three TVs from Target. The images show the thief walking into the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Living Smart: Accommodating outdoor electrical needs this summer
As summer approaches, homeowners might be giving thought to outdoor kitchens or barbecue islands and other outdoor entertaining options. But these amenities sometimes require power, and you don’t want to be running an extension cord to the backyard. What can you do to accommodate outdoor electrical needs for the summer? …
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