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The West Coast’s Biggest Rock Festival ... Aftershock grows even more in 2023 with its most packed lineup yet offering 95-plus bands over four full days, led by headliners Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold and Korn. The…

By MIKE BIDDESON Merced has been salivating for months anticipating the opening of the new Olive Garden restaurant on Olive Avenue near the end of the Merced Mall. The Italian-American food chain opened its doors to…

Do you remember 1973? For those who do or don’t, there is a new exhibit of some fascinating local photos that will take you back 50 years. With its newest exhibit, “Remember 1973?: A Look At Merced Sun-Star’s Photos,”…

The City of Merced is working to clear storm drains, fortify creek banks, and prepare for what is expected to be another major series of storms beginning Friday, March 9, and lasting over a week, according to forecasts. In preparation,…

Just last summer, a slight 4-3 majority of the Merced City Council was not too keen on the creation of a Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) that would tap city discretionary funds, along with a dollar-for-dollar state match, to support new…

After being on hiatus since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the well-known and beloved Weaver Arts program makes its return to the Merced Theatre this Friday and Saturday with Beauty and the Beast Jr led by director Jenae Day.…

Former El Capitan High School Leo Club President, Nasala Yang, was recognized as a “Leo of the Year” during the Lions Multiple District Four's Gala Dinner event in San Jose last weekend. This annual event is the state-wide convention…

By Patty Guerra UC Merced Communications UC Merced once again broke a record for the number of first-year applications the university received, continuing to show impressive growth even as the national trend shows a…

Roberta Silveira Saling was born in Atwater on Nov. 25, 1939 to Raulino & Bertha Silveira. Roberta was the oldest of two children. She grew up in McSwain on the family dairy. She attended McSwain Elementary School and Merced High…

The Castle Air Museum has announced the next edition of its popular Charity Golf Tournament to be held at the Madera Golf and Country Club on Saturday, April 22. This year the musuem is honored to invite 101-year-old WWII veteran…

The Fresno Philharmonic, conducted by music director Rei Hotoda, will present a pops concert with the acclaimed group Pink Martini, featuring lead singer China Forbes, on Saturday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the William Saroyan Theatre.…

Cyclists from across the state gathered in the heart of Downtown Merced last weekend to put their athleticism to the test as part of the annual Original Merced Criterium cycling race. Despite the cold February weather, the…

Teachers as “facilitators of learning.” Students away from desks and teaming up at white boards to solve problems. Expanded transitional kindergarten to 4-year-olds. A spotlight on visual and performing arts. Support for the…