5 hrs ago | The Modesto Bee
Valley teachers use summer to plan hands-on learning
Title: Education reporter Coverage areas: K-12 education, Yosemite Community College District Bio: Nan Austin has been a copy editor and reporter at The Modesto Bee for 24 years.
9 hrs ago | Merced Sun-Star
The Merced Mall's seventh annual Summer Music Series is in full swing. All shows will be at the Center Court Stage from 6 to 8 p.m. The schedule features John Albano & The Fresno 3 on Saturday; Central Valley Jazz All-Stars, July 6 and Aug. 3; Carlos Caro's VL Trio, July 20; and Red Dog Ash, Aug. 17. For more, visit www.mercedmall.com or call ... (more)
13 hrs ago | Merced Sun-Star
Riggs Ambulance Service's contract with Merced County set to expire
The county will also lose its exclusive operating agreement, which ensures Riggs is the only provider of ambulance service in Merced County.
15 hrs ago | Merced Sun-Star
Merced County residents 'Run for the Fallen' in combat
CHARLES GUEST/cguest@losbanosenterprise.com Flanked by mebers of the Patriot Guard Riders, racers take off at the start of the race during the Run For the Fallen event which was held on Saturday in Applegate Park in Merced.
16 hrs ago | Merced Sun-Star
This morning, the next generation of the Merced Sun-Star debuts: a redesigned Mercedsunstar.com that will provide a faster, easier and more dynamic user experience.
16 hrs ago | Merced Sun-Star
City of Merced OKs $191.9M budget, youth get some funding
The budget passed with a 6-1 vote, with Councilman Noah Lor voting against it. He expressed opposition against a one-time expenditure of $70,000 for upcoming labor negotiations.
16 hrs ago | Merced Sun-Star
Merced chiropractor wins Father of the Year award
Now in its 12th year, the essay contest is open to all kindergarten through 12th-grade students, said Paul Lundberg, co-founder of the competition.
20 hrs ago | Merced Sun-Star
Atwater Aviators pound Merced Volunteers 13-1
Pino got his chance Monday night and delivered, going 2 for 4 with four RBIs to lead the Aviators to a 13-1 win over the Merced Volunteers at Merced College.
20 hrs ago | Merced Sun-Star
John Sullivan: Fair honors veterans
There have been few times in my life that I felt appreciated as a Vietnam veteran, but last night at the Merced County Fair ranks on top of that short list.
Three Sierra wildfires in 24 hours could signal troubled summer
Grant ran to find her home unharmed, but her neighbors weren't so lucky. The house on the 30000 block of Big River Way in the Madera County foothills was badly burned and its fences melted from the heat.
Couple convicted in Planada murder, kidnapping case
The couple accused of killing Ana Lila Diaz DeCeja and kidnapping her 2-month-old baby will soon be headed to state prison after being convicted by jurors on murder charges.
Sacramento area temperatures to bounce around over next couple days
At center, Mario Garcia, 7 of Merced, gets out the pool before jumping right back in during the opening of the McNamara Park Pool on Thursday in Merced.
Golden Valley's AVID gets high marks from officials
Golden Valley High School in Merced is being recognized nationally once again for its role in a program that helps students do better in their studies and enhances their chances of getting into college and receiving scholarships.
Authorities identify Merced woman killed in accident near Patterson
Authorities identified the woman killed in a three-vehicle accident near Patterson Wednesday as a 44-year-old from Merced.
Police: Man assaulted, wallet taken in Los Banos
A 33-year-old man reported being assaulted and robbed of his wallet while walking on West I Street, police reported Thursday.
Projects for Merced area high schools prioritized
Given declining enrollment, sinking property values and limited bonding capacity, the likelihood of a new high school being built in the near future is slim, Merced Union High School District trustees noted during a workshop this week on facility needs.
Merced run honors those who died in the line of duty
It's been a decade since Pfc. Karina Lau was killed in action, but it doesn't seem that long to parents Ruth and Augustin Lau.
Merced County Fair: 'Thank You' to vets
The 2013 Merced County Fair kicked off Wednesday night with a flag-raising ceremony and a tribute to the men and women who have served our country.
DA's office's newest prosecutor is a UC Merced graduate
The newest attorney hired by the Merced County district attorney's office is a member of the first graduating class of UC Merced.
Psychologist claims co-defendant's troubled past mixed with drugs caused her downfall