Merced boxer gets shot at a world title. Here’s what to know

Merced boxer Jesus “Chiquito” Haro made his hometown proud when he won a Youth World Championship in 2022. Now he has a shot ...
Merced Sun-Star

UC Merced women’s basketball player named first-team all-conference

UC Merced women’s basketball player Nicole Lukito is no stranger to being named to all-conference teams. This year, though, ...
Merced Sun-Star

Two UC Merced men’s basketball players earn all-conference honors

The UC Merced men’s basketball team was a newcomer to the Central California Athletic Association this season. The Bobcats ...
KVPR

Multiple employees filed complaints against a Merced College dean. A back door conflict unfolded

In late 2024, at least 10 faculty members and employees submitted complaints alleging discrimination by a Merced College dean. Reporting by KVPR and The Merced FOCUS found all of the allegations were ...
KVPR

At Merced College, workplace conflict left ethnic studies students scrambling for classes

The college’s two ethnic studies professors resigned in late 2024. Though their reasons for leaving are not fully known, just ...

High-Speed Rail wants to capture taxes, control development around Merced station

A drawing shows the proposed downtown Merced station for the California High-Speed Rail. The state agency in charge of California’s high-speed rail project wants control over land-use and tax revenues ...
Sierra Sun Times

Merced College: Black Leaders Providing Support, Community for Students

Hicks, a Mathematics and Philosophy Professor, was one of three finalists chosen for the 2025 Black Educator Excellence (BEE) ...