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Unemployment rates in Merced, Valley dip to historic lows for 2018

Merced reaches a new low – but when it comes to unemployment, that's a good thing

January 18, 2019 03:46 PM

Los Banos police serve warrant in home invasion case, three suspects still at large

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Los Banos police serve warrant in home invasion case, three suspects still at large

January 18, 2019 03:47 PM

Merced to hold 23rd annual march, celebration to honor MLK

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Merced to hold 23rd annual march, celebration to honor MLK

January 19, 2019 06:00 AM

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One dead, another injured in Dos Palos after late-night party where there were gunshots

January 19, 2019 10:12 PM

Trump offers temporary ‘Dreamers’ deal for border wall

January 19, 2019 08:23 PM

‘I think we can play better.’ Golden Valley not satisfied being alone atop the CCC

January 18, 2019 10:01 PM

Here’s what Family Dollar is giving away at new Atwater location

January 18, 2019 04:55 PM

Stanislaus County judge’s son shot at Merced County officers. Now his trial is moving

January 18, 2019 11:37 AM

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‘I truly feel that it has to be in your heart,’ Natalie Corona speaks at own memorial through police academy video

January 18, 2019 05:16 PM

Watch memorial for fallen Davis police officer Natalie Corona

January 18, 2019 04:59 PM

Hear Billy Ray Cyrus sing tribute at memorial of fallen Davis police officer Natalie Corona

January 18, 2019 11:58 AM

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Unemployment rates in Merced, Valley dip to historic lows for 2018

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Unemployment rates in Merced, Valley dip to historic lows for 2018

January 18, 2019 03:46 PM

Here’s what Family Dollar is giving away at new Atwater location

January 18, 2019 04:55 PM

Planada man arrested after gang officers find drugs and cash at his home, police say

January 18, 2019 03:02 PM

Strange bedfellows: Harder praises Trump, Denham for work to keep water for farmers

January 18, 2019 03:40 PM

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‘I think we can play better.’ Golden Valley not satisfied being alone atop the CCC

Sports

‘I think we can play better.’ Golden Valley not satisfied being alone atop the CCC

January 18, 2019 10:01 PM

Roundup: Defense helps Atwater win ‘ugly’ over Buhach Colony to stay tied atop CCC.

January 17, 2019 10:43 PM

And the Sun-Star Boys Basketball Player of the Week winner is...?

January 17, 2019 02:29 PM

Merced College women win big road showdown at College of Sequoias

January 17, 2019 02:08 PM

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Education

Should children attend full-day kindergarten? California law may soon require it.

January 17, 2019 03:30 AM

‘That was a nightmare.’ UC employees still reporting hardships from faulty payroll

January 14, 2019 12:01 AM

Proposed Merced College ag project gets some good news in California’s budget

January 14, 2019 01:20 PM

California teachers can pin students face down. Does the danger outweigh the benefit?

December 23, 2018 02:00 AM

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Trump rips San Francisco’s ‘disgusting’ streets, and San Francisco strikes back

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Trump rips San Francisco’s ‘disgusting’ streets, and San Francisco strikes back

January 20, 2019 09:00 AM

Police investigate body found on California beach

January 20, 2019 03:01 PM

LA school district, teachers meet all weekend to resolve strike

January 20, 2019 12:00 AM

Flash flood watch issued for Northern California burn area

January 20, 2019 11:53 AM

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In Depth

‘Every meal is a battle’: How Cal Poly student broke free from bulimia

An eating disorder controlled a Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, California, student. The college athlete says recovery from bulimia nervosa is possible with counseling, working with a nutritionist and group therapy.

Blogs & Columns

She opened her heart to us and, now, we for her. Natalie Corona touched us all

January 18, 2019 06:03 PM

Critical UC Davis campus alert system failed during Corona shooting, officials say

January 16, 2019 01:31 PM

‘Dad, this is what I want to do.’ Now, father of fallen cop mourns.

January 11, 2019 06:02 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

January 17, 2019 07:07 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 7, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 7, 2019

January 08, 2019 01:24 PM

Jack Ohman cartoons: Jerry Brown through the years...

Jack Ohman cartoons: Jerry Brown through the years...

January 06, 2019 09:09 PM

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Country music star Luke Bryan announces he’s coming to Fresno this summer

Country music singer Luke Bryan announced he will hold a concert in Fresno in Aug. 2019. at the Save Mart Center. The venue, however, has yet to confirm the performance.

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Reports: Sony drops R. Kelly after furor over allegations

Entertainment

Reports: Sony drops R. Kelly after furor over allegations

January 18, 2019 03:25 PM

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‘Today this is Natalie’s song’: Billy Ray Cyrus performs ballad he’s sung for fallen officers

Entertainment

‘Today this is Natalie’s song’: Billy Ray Cyrus performs ballad he’s sung for fallen officers

January 18, 2019 02:42 PM

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