California
Rattlesnakes twist and fight in mating dance at CA forest. See the video
Updated August 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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.
California
Highway 99’s Palm and Pine markers to be moved for CA project. What’s the plan?
Updated August 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
California
A fish abandoned in a pickle jar in the dark gets a happy ending in California
August 6, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Edition: Daily
After 76 years, this historic Fresno theater survives. It’s a community effort
Updated July 18, 2025 at 12:32 PM
California
Specialty stores bring international food products to Stanislaus. Here are 20
July 13, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Edition: Daily
Clovis movie theater closes after 40 years. Remembering the last of its kind
July 8, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Edition: Daily
Meet the Central Valley animal rescuers trying to curb Fresno’s feral cat crisis
Updated July 6, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Local
What are those signs on M Street, and how do they honor Merced veterans?
June 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM
National
Meet the folks who live near ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ and call the Everglades home
Updated February 25, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Local
What are the new structures greeting motorists along Highway 99 in Merced?
Updated August 29, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Local
Beloved Merced history teacher retires after 25 years of music, mentorship
Updated June 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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