A heat advisory will go into effect at 11 a.m. through 6 p.m. Thursday because of temperatures expected to hit 102. Here are cooling centers in Merced County where residents can go for relief. Merced ...

Uniquely is a Merced Sun-Star series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the Merced area so special. The Columbian mammoth once roamed through parts ...

Merced Library distributes up to 12,000 free water bottles during summer. PG&E grant supplies $10,000 to fund cooling centers through October 31, 2025. Cooling zones activate, when temperatures hit ...

The Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to close four small library branches at the request of the county librarian and other staff, who said it’s the only way to keep the library system going. The ...

Rows of books and access to computers may soon be harder for some Merced County residents to find. Four library branches are slated to close April 12th, including the George Library in south Merced.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Elected officials and members of the community gathered to celebrate during a groundbreaking ceremony kicking off renovations to ...

The Merced Fire Department is investigating a large fire that erupted Monday morning at the old Merced County library building. Located near M and 22nd streets and within walking distance of the ...