AFTERSHOCK announces massive lineup: Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Korn Godsmack, Pantera,…
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…
Olive Garden Finally Opens At Merced Mall
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…
‘1973’ show opens with discussion this Thursday
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,”…
Merced bracing for upcoming storm
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,…
Council shifts to subsidize Local Housing Trust Fund plan
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…
Big Return To Stage For Weaver Arts Kids
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 Leo President wins state recognition
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…
Record number of students apply to UC Merced
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 Jean Silveira Saling
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…
Castle Air Museum to host Golf Tourney
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…
Pink Martini to perform concert with Fresno Philharmonic
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.…
Bicycles and Blossoms Highlight Downtown Scene
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…
Annual Education Report reveals shift in approach to learning
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…