CrimeMerced County traffic stop results in $1 million cocaine seizure, CHP saysThe vehicle was stopped on Highway 99.April 1, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Driver killed in fiery crash after crashing into tree on Highway 99 near TurlockMarch 31, 2026 at 10:55 AM
EducationMerced County student qualifies for Scripps National Spelling Bee in WashingtonApril 1, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Crime53-year-old arrested on burglary, vehicle theft charges, Merced sheriff saysMarch 31, 2026 at 7:44 PM
LocalWhich new restaurants and stores should open in Merced? Tell us your top picksApril 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM
CrimePlanada juvenile arrested for gun, drug possession, Merced County sheriff saysMarch 31, 2026 at 7:35 AM
LocalNewsom blasts 3 cities in Stanislaus over housing plans. Here are their responsesUpdated March 31, 2026 at 7:25 AM
LocalMerced outlet market is a hidden gem for ‘rare’ snacks, discounted drinksUpdated March 30, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Politics & GovernmentMerced County, Atwater among 15 cited on Gov. Newsom’s housing shame listUpdated March 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
EntertainmentApril to bloom with Merced, Mother Lode region festivals. See what’s happeningMarch 27, 2026 at 2:10 PM
LocalCA’s high-speed rail plan draws pushback over costs, taxes and Merced station. What to knowMarch 30, 2026 at 6:00 AM
LocalDriver falls asleep on Highway 99 in Merced County, leading to rollover crashMarch 27, 2026 at 8:21 AM
LocalSun-Star readers picked Merced County’s best food, drink spots. Here’s what to knowMarch 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM
LocalHave thoughts on CA’s high-speed rail project? Here’s your chance to share themMarch 27, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Food & DrinkHow area restaurants, schools fared in latest Merced County health inspectionsMarch 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Local‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests planned in Merced this weekend. Here’s when, whereMarch 26, 2026 at 1:55 PM
LocalFamily of Modesto mother, children caught in deadly fire faces difficult choiceUpdated March 26, 2026 at 11:41 AM
LocalDelhi woman killed in Denair-area crash identified by Stanislaus coronerMarch 26, 2026 at 11:28 AM
