‘Die Meistersingers’ rescheduled to Oct. 14
First billed as the grand finale of the Merced Symphony’s historic 65th anniversary season, the much-anticipated opera concert “Die Meistersingers” was postponed in June due to “unforeseen circumstances.”
Now the date is set for…
UC Merced ranked 15th in nation on new list of Best Public Colleges
UC Merced has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking published today. Out of 400 universities that were looked at nationwide, UC Merced came in at No. 15 for public institutions. The university was…
Berner’s dispensary changing way locals buy cannabis
In a bold departure from industry norms, Berner’s Cannabis Dispensary in downtown Merced is making some big changes for customers.
For those who may be unfamiliar with what goes on inside a dispensary, the act of buying…
Sophia Lomeli is new Miss Atwater for 2023
Sophia Lomeli, a student at Atwater High School, was crowned Miss Atwater 2023 on Saturday, Sept. 9.
“I’m very honored, and I’m excited for what the future holds,” Lomeli said. “I’m looking forward to meeting with our K-12…
Atwater Hosts Annual 9-11 National Day of Remembrance
The anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on our nation was marked by a somber ceremony at the Atwater Community Center on Monday morning.
The National Day of Remembrance ceremony took place on the lawn adjacent to the…
Hilmar girl embraces celebrity status, kids world record
Johanna Lawler of Hilmar is getting used to standing out — on and off the court.
The volleyball player stands 6 feet tall, and she’s only in the 7th grade.
Lawler towers over her teammates, opponents, and pretty much…
District Attorney announces new ‘One Pill Will Kill’ anti-fentanyl push
Occasional speeches and news reports about the scourge of illicit fentanyl in this local community are apparently falling short in terms of turning around the horrific numbers of fentanyl-related overdoses and deaths.
Now local residents…
Coats Speaker Series premieres at UC Merced
The Coats Speaker Series for Careers in the Arts and Media at UC Merced is a new way to offer invaluable firsthand advice to aspiring artists, as well as share the work of much deserving professionals in the arts.
The…
September and October events at West Side Theatre in Newman
The West Side Theatre in Newman has announced its September & October events. The venue is a beautifully restored 1940s movie house, now a non-profit arts center, at 1331 Main Street in downtown Newman. Tickets are available online…
Hoover School dedicates theater to beloved teacher
Hoover Middle School’s Greek theater now boasts the name of one of their most celebrated teachers. During a ceremony last Wednesday, the outdoor space was dedicated to Jim Eppler, who passed away in October of 2020. Friends,…
Author, actress Karyn Parsons visits Bellevue School
Author and actress Karyn Parsons, best known for her role as Hilary Banks on the TV series “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” visited Bellevue Elementary School in Atwater to share her passion for literature and encourage a love…
UC Merced, Merced College Plan New Housing For Transfer Students
UC Merced and Merced College will jointly build a 488-bed student housing project for community college and transfer students.
The California Legislature gave final approval to the $100 million funding mechanism for the…
Caltrans director tours local transportation project sites
Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG), along with the County and City of Merced, welcomed Caltrans Director Tony Tavares to Merced County on Aug. 31 when he toured several local transportation and housing projects in the…