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With food vendors, livestock exhibits, rides and entertainment, the Merced County Spring Fair is a popular attraction for families. Now there’s even more of a reason to be excited about it.

The Merced County Spring Fair is offering free admission for children ages 12 and under through a new partnership with Valley Children’s Healthcare.

Merced Sun-Star on MSN: Which chains do Merced residents want the most? This grocery store tops the list

The Merced Sun-Star asked readers which big-name businesses they’d most like to see come to town.

Which chains do Merced residents want the most? This grocery store tops the list

University of California, Merced is a public institution that was founded in 2005. In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, University of California, Merced is ranked No. #57 in National Universities. It ...

EdSource: How UC Merced is trying to attract students after years of slow growth

UC Merced, the youngest campus in the University of California system, has seen enrollment flatten in recent years. Campus leaders hope that strong academic programs and opportunities will attract ...

How UC Merced is trying to attract students after years of slow growth

KVPR: Downtown Merced is named a California cultural district. Artists say it’s ‘a new renaissance’

Downtown Merced is named a California cultural district. Artists say it’s ‘a new renaissance’

Merced Sun-Star: UC Merced’s Grad Slam champion is ready to take on the rest of CA’s best

It’s been more than a month since Tahirah Williams claimed the title of UC Merced’s 2026 Grad Slam champion. Now she’s ready to compete against the other UC campus winners at the systemwide ...

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UC Merced’s Grad Slam champion is ready to take on the rest of CA’s best

Yahoo: UC Merced holds Grad Slam competition. Here’s what it is and who won

UC Merced holds Grad Slam competition. Here’s what it is and who won

Merced Sun-Star: Merced County Spring Fair now even more affordable for families

Merced Sun-Star on MSN: Crime dominated Merced County’s most-read stories this week. Here’s what to know

Crime dominated Merced County’s most-read stories this week. Here’s what to know

Yahoo: Who makes the best burritos in Merced County? Vote in the latest Sun-Star poll

In the latest installment of our Best of Merced series, the Sun-Star wants to find out who makes the best burrito in Merced County. So we need you to vote, and share this with friends. The Sun-Star ...

Who makes the best burritos in Merced County? Vote in the latest Sun-Star poll

Yahoo: Sun-Star readers picked Merced County’s best food, drink spots. Here’s what to know

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The outside of Rollen Donuts is pictured in Merced, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (Aysha Pettigrew/Merced Sun-Star) Merced Sun ...

Sun-Star readers picked Merced County’s best food, drink spots. Here’s what to know

Yahoo: Merced’s popular Mercado Night Market has a new location. When, where it will be held

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The popular Mercado Night Market has a new location in Merced, although with limited space. The Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, which holds the events, announced Thursday that it has ...

Merced’s popular Mercado Night Market has a new location. When, where it will be held

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Merced Union High School District Clair Hopkins Administrative Center in Atwater, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018. (Andrew ...