Central Valley
Hall of Fame honors musicians in Fresno. This Hollywood composer made 2026 list
Updated June 22, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Uniquely Merced
Uniquely Merced is a Sun-Star subscriber collection of moments, landmarks and personalities that define the uniqueness (and pride) of Merced County and why we live in the Central Valley.
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California
How did a bat colony get into an Old Sacramento parking garage? Where did it go?
June 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Local
Merced County dance studio offers inclusive classes for neurodivergent kids
June 9, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Travel
Amtrak offers discounted trains once again to noted Black history site in Valley
June 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Central Valley
Flower shop closes in Fresno’s Tower District after 80+ years. What happened?
June 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Business
Own this entire private island in Sacramento region for $39,000
Updated June 4, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Central Valley
Stanislaus group seeks a future with cleaner air. Homemade purifiers help for now
Updated June 3, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Sports
Why is the Carolina Hurricanes mascot a pig? Meet Stormy the Ice Hog
Updated June 3, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Central Valley
You can hire someone to scratch your back? See how new Modesto studio works
Updated May 27, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Central Valley
Swing, climb, maybe have pie, too. Check out Stanislaus business’ unique play park
May 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Business
Large-scale bioindustry testing hub planned for Stanislaus County. Here’s where
Updated May 22, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Afternoon Newsletter
Amtrak will again serve aviation history event near Merced. Patrons can save big
May 15, 2026 at 8:17 AM
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