First discovered: 5:27 a.m. Aug. 8 Initial location: Merced County, Calif. A new wildfire was reported today at 5:27 a.m. in ...

The iconic Merced Mall neon sign, which once hung over the the mall’s main entrance off of Olive Avenue, has been removed to ...

The Merced County Animal Shelter rescued the surviving animals. Their owner, 69-year-old Jeannie Maxon, was arrested on animal cruelty charges. On Thursday, two small cats, Barbie and Marge, were seen ...

Fifteen of the state’s 58 counties have some form of election scheduled for Nov. 4, but the majority are for small races with few voters ...

An infestation of roof rats in the central San Joaquin Valley of California has caused more than $300 million in damage as ...

But the Madera-based California Fresh Fig Growers Association hopes the wait is worth it as they prepare to launch a new kind of fig. Due to new acres planted and a healthy crop, growers expect plenty ...

The Merced Sun-Star asked readers to nominate their favorite taco trucks in town — and you delivered. Here are the top picks: The Tacos La Doña food truck, located at 825 West Main Street in Merced, ...

Individuals under 18 must hold an instruction permit for at least six months, complete driver education and training, and ...

Rici Bell, MA, MACF, discussed the negative effects of comparison culture on mental health and how to limit it in an ...

Central Valley Today is joined by the President of the Fresno Association of Realtors, Carmen Jiminez-Phillips. She shares insight on the status of the housing market. Click here for more ...

Koi Saechao saw the sign at the empty lot on the corner of MLK and 16th streets, and she knew right away that this oddly ...

Minturn Nut Company’s Darren Rigg discusses the 2025 almond market, from crop estimates and tariffs to shifting export demand. With 70–90% of almonds sold overseas, Rigg shares strategies for ...