Master Gardeners veggie workshop teaches how to plant a garden
Those seeking the basics, as well as helpful tips, which can be used when planting Spring vegetables learned a lot at the Merced County Master Gardeners workshop at 2145 Wardrobe Avenue in Merced held on the morning of Feb. 8.…
Historical Society honors community efforts, names new board leaders
The Merced County Historical Society held their annual meeting last Sunday inside the Board of Supervisors chamber at the County Administration Building in Merced.
The packed event had people standing in the aisles as our…
Merced attorney, civic leader Ralph Temple dies at 79
On Friday, Jan. 31, local attorney Ralph Sterling Temple Jr. permanently closed his private practice. When asked about his pending trial St. Peter replied, “We can’t seem to locate the defendant. He seems to have outwitted my…
Golden Valley High School celebrates first Hall of Fame class
Educators, former students and supporters of Golden Valley High School gathered last Saturday night, Feb. 8, to welcome their first-ever Hall of Fame Class during a dinner at the Merced County Fair Pavilion.
Unlike other…
Former Sheriff Cavallero named interim Merced police chief
Tom Cavallero has been named the interim police chief for the City of Merced, less than two months after MPD Capt. Matt Williams was named to the same position.
The announcements have followed the retirement of former Police Chief…
Film Fest at UC Merced depicts human rights issues
UC Merced began its 14th annual Human Rights Film Festival last Friday, Feb. 7, with Ai Weiwei's 2017 documentary, The Human Flow.
Organizers will be showing a different film centered on the topic of human rights, every Friday at 7…
Meet A Little Genius In ‘Matilda The Musical’
Playhouse Merced’s production of “Matilda, the Musical” is based on a well-loved novel by British author Roald Dahl, published in 1988.
“Matilda,” adapted by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, will run from Feb. 14…
Grammy-winning drummer to perform free concert in Merced
Antonio Sanchez broke new ground for musical storytelling with his award-winning soundtrack for “Birdman.” He’s earned multiple Grammys for his work with guitar master Pat Metheny. Now, Sanchez, one of the most acclaimed…
Frustrated VFW Post members looking for better place to meet
They’ve had enough.
And enough is enough.
Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4327 in Merced say they are tired and fed up of having to gather and hold meetings in cramped, ill-equipped quarters while their counterparts in…
Big reveals in ‘State of City’ as Mayor Murphy reinforces legacy
Sometime before the State of the City address last week, Merced Mayor Mike Murphy must have been thinking about his own legacy of leadership in the annals of local government and the community at large.
It was, of course,…
Espinoza says he will keep focus on jobs, new industries
At first glance, a local voter might see Rodrigo Espinoza as the only Latino or Hispanic leader currently serving on the Merced County Board of Supervisors.
That’s true, but Espinoza also stands out as the one member with the most…
The Tioga set to reawaken Main Street
Downtown Merced is about to be energized with new life as construction on The Tioga apartment building nears completion.
Move-in dates are set for April.
The Tioga, with its historic and majestic entrance at 1715 N…
Dos Palos ROP class wins grant to attend N.Y. youth summit
Jenny Hunger was surprised last Wednesday when her principal and two school board members made an unscheduled visit to her Virtual Enterprise class at Dos Palos High School.
She was even more surprised when the Western Regional…
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