The cultural district designation comes just off the heels of major business growth and beautification efforts in the last ...

A mountain lion that was found in a backyard in Merced was tranquilized and transported back to its natural habitat in the ...

A traffic stop on March 27 led to the arrest of a Merced man, after police say they found a loaded gun inside his ...

Mountain lion sightings have been confirmed in both Merced and Gustine in recent days, raising awareness among residents and prompting questions about ...

Dusk to Don, a new late-night Japanese restaurant in Merced, is offering discounts and prizes to celebrate its grand opening on April 12th.

Merced Sun-Star readers voted on their favorite local spots across four categories, and downtown Merced dominated the results ...

Most-requested additions to Merced’s business scene include Sam’s Club, TJ Maxx and Jersey Mike’s Subs.

By STEVE ROUSSOS & WENDY CALLISTER SPENCER  Special to the Times In a quiet neighborhood in Merced, the sound coming from Maria Vazquez’s living room isn’t just the usual play-time chatter. It’s the ...

UC Merced’s CalTeach program is opening new pathways for younger students to experience hands-on science, technology, ...

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March 31, 2026 - By James Leonard - Merced College will mark a major milestone this summer as its College for Kids program ...

When campaign season rolls around, you can almost expect to see a few candidates in Western garb as they hop into a truck and talk about their valley roots during a TV advertisement. Brian Pacheco, ...