Yang Pao Thao seeks growth, investment for South Merced
Yang Pao Thao is the incumbent candidate in the race for the District 2 seat on the Merced City Council to be decided this November.
However, it was not long ago when Councilman Thao was relatively unknown on the local…
Historic Atwater mansion is sinking
After 112 years of standing majestically in the downtown core, Atwater’s Bloss Home is feeling its age. In fact, it’s sinking, pulling a balcony away from the northwest side of the landmark building.
“This is very important,”…
‘Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’ roller coaster to open Sept. 16 at Universal…
When “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” opens on Wednesday, September 16 at Universal Studios Hollywood, the theme park’s eagerly awaited first outdoor, high‑speed roller coaster will deliver an unprecedented surge of adrenaline and a…
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…