EducationPlanada schools leader seeks ‘thoughtful dialogue’ about Chavez allegationsThere will be a special board meeting Thursday night.Updated March 20, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Coffeehouse on Clovis-Fresno border offers upscale, luxurious feel. It even serves wineMarch 28, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Sun-Star readers picked Merced County’s best food, drink spots. Here’s what to knowMarch 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Driver falls asleep on Highway 99 in Merced County, leading to rollover crashMarch 27, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Thousands take ‘No Kings’ protests to Sacramento streets. ‘I hate feeling powerless’Updated March 28, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Merced County, Atwater among 15 cited on Gov. Newsom’s housing shame listUpdated March 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
UC MercedUC Merced hosting 5K run/walk on campus. What makes this event specialMarch 19, 2026 at 1:54 PM
EducationEl Capitan chapter honored by Merced mayor during National FFA WeekMarch 19, 2026 at 10:36 AM
EnvironmentUC Merced climate experts explain why March heat wave is dangerousMarch 17, 2026 at 2:22 PM
CrimeWinton school employee arrested, put on leave for alleged ‘inappropriate conduct’Updated March 13, 2026 at 5:29 PM
EducationMerced College’s new almond orchard will give students hands-on learningMarch 12, 2026 at 10:18 AM
UC MercedUC Merced holds Grad Slam competition. Here’s what it is and who wonUpdated March 12, 2026 at 8:37 AM
UC MercedUC Merced receives $1 million grant to support postdoctoral scholarsMarch 11, 2026 at 11:55 AM
High School SportsUC Merced draws big crowd for first ‘Together We Will’ sports conferenceUpdated March 10, 2026 at 2:10 PM
UC MercedUC Merced is hosting a film festival next week. Here’s what to knowFebruary 26, 2026 at 12:27 PM
CrimeMerced County school district investigated Chubon but failed to alert authoritiesUpdated February 20, 2026 at 4:07 PM
EducationChubon and Gustine Unified School District face lawsuit over alleged student abuseFebruary 20, 2026 at 11:11 AM
EducationAfter heated meeting, Merced County will keep Dual Language Academy openFebruary 13, 2026 at 2:59 PM
EducationParents frustrated by Merced County’s closure of Dual Language AcademyFebruary 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM
EducationMerced County holds academic decathlon for 45th year. Here’s what happenedUpdated February 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM
EducationMerced County’s language immersion program cut. Did MCOE do enough to boost enrollment?February 4, 2026 at 4:09 PM
EducationWhat is CA’s mandated reporting law to protect kids, did Gustine Unified comply?February 3, 2026 at 5:23 PM
EducationEx-Merced County educator was charged with having sex with a minor, got promoted elsewhereUpdated January 29, 2026 at 12:06 PM
EducationEx-Merced County educator, convicted of charges against minor, still credentialedUpdated January 29, 2026 at 12:06 PM
EducationMerced County school officials endorsed Chubon as ‘person of extreme character’Updated January 28, 2026 at 11:37 AM
UC MercedUC Merced invites high school students to apply for computer science internshipJanuary 26, 2026 at 8:44 AM
UC MercedUC Merced has billion dollar impact on Central Valley economy, study saysUpdated January 21, 2026 at 8:07 AM
