Full closure of the John C. Erreca Rest Areas on northbound and southbound I-5 beginning Monday, April 4, 2022, through May ...

On Thursday at 3:29 p.m. the NWS Hanford CA issued a flash flood warning in effect until 6 p.m. for Mariposa and Merced ...

Two dogs are getting another chance as they continue on their road to recovery after being shot in the face in Merced. On ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:17 p.m. in Merced County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, ...

A man who was injured in a deputy-involved shooting and is accused of driving a vehicle into Merced County Sheriff’s Office ...

The California Highway Patrol says it took more than 50 pounds of illegal mushrooms off the streets of Merced County. Last ...

About 1.8 million undocumented immigrants live in California, according to the Pew Research Center ... the ceremonial oath of ...

A driver of a Camaro was taken into custody Monday following a pursuit with officers, speeding over 100 mph on a Merced ...

The virus was reported in a commercial flock of ducks. It’s the first time the subtype has been detected in the United States ...

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Merced Police Department at 209-385-6912. Anonymous tips can also be reported through the Crime Tip Hotline at 209-385-4725. The Merced Police ...

Merced County law enforcement agencies are launching a 2025 Seat Belts Save Lives campaign emphasizing safety on roadways. Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsun-star.com California recorded the second most ...

Superintendent Steve Tietjen said during his presentation on the county’s annual education report that chronic absenteeism was as high as 35% in 2022. That number dropped to 20.7% during the academic ...