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Revoteen, a communication app designed for students, is revolutionizing the way high school and college students interact with internships and potential job opportunities. Started up by Aditya Jain and designed by a team of students…

A crowd of aviation enthusiasts gathered outside of the restoration hanger at Castle Air Museum on an early Friday morning to witness the arrival of the long-awaited Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk Stealth aircraft. Crews carefully offloaded…

The Livingston City Council meeting on Tuesday night was marked by heated exchanges and no real progress to improve the city’s Police Department that is suffering from low staffing, threatened walk-offs, and a long, ongoing recruitment…

Minutes before the start of Monday night’s meeting of the Merced City Council, one regular, middle-aged member of the public glanced over the night’s agenda, looked up and asked a nearby news reporter why there were so many people filling…

National Night Out is typically held the first Tuesday of August and celebrates community interaction with law enforcement. It is a time and place where residents, local groups and public safety agencies can build…

Have you ever wondered why your dogs react the way they do? Barking, pulling, and many other problems can confuse and frustrate many dog owners as they try to understand their furry companions. Ancestral Companions, a…

As one community mourns, another hopes to uplift it. Merced residents, businesses, and local organizations have been reaching out to firefighters and residents affected by the Oak Fire by offering free juices, discounted food,…

National Breastfeeding Month began on Aug. 1 and is being celebrated by WIC, a program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that focuses on providing healthy food and nutritional support to those women and children who qualify.…

Editor’s Note: Ian Whitaker of Mariposa is a new Times reporter who was set to start working on Aug. 1. His move to Merced was accelerated due to the Oak Fire that exploded in size last weekend, forcing thousands of residents…

Editor's Note: This article has been updated since it was first published in the newspaper to reflect the new dates for the performance. Playhouse Merced is finishing off their Summer Stage program strong with a truly…

The age-old idea that what we Americans need is better local government remains alive and well today at City Hall. One way to improve on things, local leaders say, is to engage community members who will passionately participate in the…

The long-awaited arrival of the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk Stealth attack aircraft to the Castle Air Museum is expected early this Friday morning, July 29. The military aircraft is scheduled to be offloaded at approximately 8AM at the…

A special California Heritage Days event has been organized for later this month, and participants can experience what life was like in the early days of California history. Hands-on activities for all ages, demonstrations…