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Aysha Pettigrew

Merced Sun-Star

Aysha Pettigrew is the economic mobility reporter for the Merced Sun-Star and a California Local News fellow. Prior to this role, Pettigrew worked as an administrator for the UC Berkeley Investigative Reporting Program.

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Education

Merced County student qualifies for Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington

April 1, 2026 at 3:24 PM

Local

Celebrate Earth Day with these fun and educational events in Merced

March 31, 2026 at 6:34 PM

Local

Merced outlet market is a hidden gem for ‘rare’ snacks, discounted drinks

Updated March 30, 2026 at 9:36 AM

Local

CA’s high-speed rail plan draws pushback over costs, taxes and Merced station. What to know

March 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Local

Have thoughts on CA’s high-speed rail project? Here’s your chance to share them

March 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Local

‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests planned in Merced this weekend. Here’s when, where

March 26, 2026 at 3:55 PM

Local

Merced food truck plaza has expanded. Here’s what you’ll find

Updated March 21, 2026 at 8:55 AM

Local

Housing advocates push as Merced City Council OK’s rental inspection ordinance

Updated March 19, 2026 at 11:12 AM

Crime

Winton school employee arrested, put on leave for alleged ‘inappropriate conduct’

Updated March 13, 2026 at 7:29 PM

Local

Merced school named one of California’s model continuation high schools

Updated March 13, 2026 at 5:54 PM

Local

MID has taken over Lake Yosemite. Here’s what is changing this spring, summer

March 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Local

Houa Khong 2 reopens under new ownership on G Street. What to know

Updated March 16, 2026 at 12:44 PM