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Changes at Tower District billiards spot. New bar, owner + ‘everyone’s welcomed’
Updated August 4, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Inside Look
Inside Look is a Merced Sun-Star series where we take readers behind the scenes at restaurants, new businesses, local landmarks and news stories.
Central Valley
10 months after fire, Fresno restaurant almost open again. How to eat there now
June 26, 2026 at 9:45 AM
California
17-year-old from Central Coast drowns near Sequoia National Park in California
Updated July 2, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Central Valley
Stanislaus County residents say they can’t access safe water. They met with regulators
Updated July 7, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Central Valley
Trelio in Clovis turns 20. Why it’s ‘not a business that should have survived’
Updated July 1, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Central Valley
Basil pork belly? New Modesto restaurant shows a different side of Thai food
Updated June 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Central Valley
Pastries galore, matcha and more, popular bakery chain now open in Modesto
June 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Entertainment
Take a sneak peek at the festivities at the 2026 Merced County Fair
June 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM
National
“Urinary leash”: Trans USC students say new bathroom restrictions impair daily life
Updated June 12, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Sports
Brendan Sorsby’s win is a season-defining loss for the Texas Tech Red Raiders
Updated June 9, 2026 at 8:06 PM
California
See ambitious architecture of Truckee showpiece for sale for first time at $17M
Updated June 8, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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Business
Own this entire private island in Sacramento region for $39,000
Updated June 4, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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