The haunting begins Thursday night at Universal Studios Hollywood
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood adds even more frights to its iconic 2026 line-up including “Terror Tram starring Art the Clown,” the return of fan-favorite haunted house “Killer Klowns From Outer Space” and…
Terrifying treats to be served up at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood serves up an array of all-new curated horror-themed cuisine, along with the return of its Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass, and exclusive, new merchandise inspired by this year’s…
Merced College begins academic year with major projects taking shape
Merced College is welcoming students back for the 2026-27 academic year this week, following several years of substantial enrollment growth and with major projects taking shape across the district.
The college served 21,722…
Record Enrollment Signals Growing Demand For UC Merced
UC Merced is welcoming the largest class in university history this fall, as record numbers of first-year and transfer students propel total enrollment to an all-time high of 9,647 students.
The university’s enrollment grew by 704…
Atwater leaders approve new city manager appointment
By JONATHAN WHITAKER
The Atwater City Council hired from within on Monday with the approval of Janell Martin as the town's new city manager.
Martin has been serving the city in various roles over the past 12 years, up until…
Century-old building continues to bring sunshine to Merced
By SARAH LIM
Special to the Times
What better name for a building than “Land of Sunshine”? To many Chicagoans in the late 19th century, that meant a sunny life in California. Playing into that state of mind, the Land…
SB 811 Still Has Time To Hold Corporations Accountable
By STEVE SLATER
It’s been said that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. That may be true, but as we witness a flawed bill making its way through the California legislature, it may also be paved with new, burdensome…
Xiong presents another review of tenant protections at Merced City Council meeting
Two months after the Merced City Council approved the creation of a Repeat Housing Code Violators program, Councilman Fue Xiong on Monday night brought to the table a discussion about ways to further expand local tenant…
Outpouring of love, unity follows loss of Roger Wood
A community giant is no longer with us.
Roger Wood — an Atwater native son with a legacy as a businessman, civic leader, and radio show host who helped unite the region through conversation — died Aug. 5 at home after a brief…
Merced leaders push for answers, high-level support in High Speed Rail negotiations
Merced city leaders tasked with clearing out a logjam on vital information regarding the future of High Speed Rail in Merced were expecting to meet this week with Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria, State Senator Anna Caballero, and…
Bliss calls for stronger, safer Merced where families thrive
Long before there was news about the elections for Merced City Council in 2026, John Bliss was starting plans to run for the District 6 seat that represents North Merced neighborhoods beyond Yosemite Avenue and Merced College, and…
City leaders agree to put 1-cent tax measure on ballot
The Merced City Council voted 6-1 on Monday night to place a 1-cent general sales tax measure on the November election ballot in an effort to help "maintain the city's financial stability and preserve general services residents…
Universal Studios to pay tribute to Ozzy during Horror Nights run
Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights pays tribute to pioneer heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne in the all-original haunted houses, “Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness,” inspired by his prolific solo career. Guests can anticipate…