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Merced soccer center used by thousands to close to grow, distribute weed, owner says

The Merced Indoor Sports Center at 115 Heron Way was recently approved as a site to grow, manufacture and distribute cannabis, according to city records. The plans have upset parents who say closing the center is a problem in a town of few recreational options for children.

September 22, 2018 09:18 AM

Central Valley

Did a Merced County lawyer fall asleep during a murder trial — and admit to mental illness?

September 21, 2018 03:56 PM

Crime

Heroin and cash found in Merced Motel 6 room, suspect arrested, police say

September 21, 2018 12:14 PM

Latest

Notebook: Gustine loses key player for the season. Vomit causes delay in Atwater.

September 22, 2018 03:55 PM

Indoor youth soccer group is getting the boot in Merced for weed cultivation

September 22, 2018 09:11 AM

The votes are in and the Sun-Star Football Player of the Week is...

September 22, 2018 10:27 AM

Nathan Knight, Atwater

September 22, 2018 12:13 AM

Atwater is 2-0 in the CCC for first time since 2008. Falcons have playoff hopes.

September 22, 2018 12:13 AM

Indoor youth soccer group is getting the boot in Merced for weed cultivation

September 22, 2018 09:11 AM

Nathan Knight, Atwater

September 22, 2018 12:13 AM

Take a look at the Hotel Tioga in downtown Merced over the years

September 21, 2018 10:24 AM

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Local

Killing predators might not be best way for farmers to protect livestock, study finds

September 19, 2018 05:28 PM

Woman injured in Merced County rollover crash, CHP says

September 18, 2018 05:20 PM

‘He wouldn’t stop.’ Officers fatally shoot man choking woman in car, L.A. cops say

September 19, 2018 08:18 AM

Two killed by pickup after brawl on Madera County roadway

September 17, 2018 07:02 AM

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Sports

Blue Devils pick up first win on last-second field goal.

September 22, 2018 05:28 PM

Notebook: Gustine loses key player for the season. Vomit causes delay in Atwater.

September 22, 2018 03:55 PM

Roundup: Los Banos gets offensive in victory. Merced clobbers El Capitan.

September 22, 2018 01:16 AM

The votes are in and the Sun-Star Football Player of the Week is...

September 22, 2018 10:27 AM

Education

No delay to school start times after Jerry Brown vetoes California bill

September 20, 2018 02:19 PM

UC Climate-Change Research is One Focus of Global Summit, New Reports

September 15, 2018 02:16 AM

UC Merced leaps up national list of schools, report says

September 11, 2018 11:02 AM

Would you approve property a tax hike to help overcrowded schools in Atwater?

September 10, 2018 01:53 PM

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State News

The Latest: Lawyer says woman doesn’t recall attending party

September 22, 2018 09:13 PM

Merced soccer center used by thousands to close to grow, distribute weed, owner says

September 22, 2018 09:18 AM

Details of Thursday hearing for Kavanaugh accuser to be set

September 22, 2018 11:01 PM

AP source: Kavanaugh, Ford agree to testify on Thursday

September 22, 2018 09:36 PM

In Depth

Mendocino Complex, biggest wildfire in California history, now 100 percent contained

The Mendocino Complex, a pair of wildfires that erupted in Lake County in late July and went on to become the largest recorded fire complex in California history, is reported 100 percent contained, the U.S. Forest Service said Wednesday.

Blogs & Columns

What if the state encouraged growth away from our big cities?

September 20, 2018 01:00 PM

Want to know where Denham, Harder stand? They’ll tell us on Thursday

September 18, 2018 04:13 PM

As suicide rates rise, a survivor pleads for action

September 21, 2018 01:00 PM

Galleries

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

September 17, 2018 02:35 PM

Images from the California Republic Comic Con in Merced

September 15, 2018 02:51 PM

El Capitan volleyball defeats Merced

September 12, 2018 08:38 PM

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Entertainment

Tom Cruise makes appearance in Lemoore, shooting scenes for ‘Top Gun’ sequel on base

Movie star Tom Cruise was at the Lemoore Naval Air Station Sept. 18-19 to shoot scenes from the Top Gun Sequel, “Top Gun: Maverick.” Cruise greeted Lemoore Naval personnel, and even gave high-fives to others.