Parents find way to grow Christmas tree with magic pinecone
Did you know Elves from the North Pole really do exist?
They do, and if you can obtain a special magic pinecone, and put it in your Christmas tree stand, something incredible will happen overnight.
Little ones will be…
Downtown Merced poised for best Christmas Parade ever
The Christmas spirit will descend upon the Merced area this weekend with a bevy of holiday events that are sure to please even the most Grinch-like among us.
You’ll read about all of them through the pages of this week's…
Atwater voice actor nominated for ‘Promo Demo’ award
When Frank Alcazar hit the gas in pursuit of a voice acting career about a year ago, he knew it was something to be taken seriously, and there was no time to waste.
At 56, Alcazar had the passion, the maturity and the…
Pacheco kicks off campaign for District 1 supervisor
Jim Pacheco, a retired Merced County Sheriff’s sergeant with a long history in local law enforcement efforts, kicked off his campaign for the District 1 seat on the Merced County Board of Supervisors last week during an event…
David Love of Atwater, Army veteran, property manager
EDITOR'S NOTE: We regret that an obituary did not run correctly in this week's print newspapers. We are running it online in advance of the memorial services to correct the error.
David Alan Love, age 78, of Atwater, died peacefully…
Supporters celebrate Saini-Donabed’s run for Superior Court judge
Family, friends and local supporters of Monika Saini-Donabed gathered at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Merced last week to celebrate the candidate’s run for a seat on the bench of Merced County Superior Court.…
The Big Turkey Giveaway
The good people over at Catholic Charities of Merced were busy in recent days collecting turkeys and donations for the organization’s Thanksgiving Turkey & Meal Box Distribution at Sacred Heart Church in Merced. On Tuesday…
Ornelas will not seek re-election
Merced City Councilman Jesse Ornelas is looking forward to spending time with his family this week.
He has three children under the age of 12, and they are all off from school for the Thanksgiving holiday break.
“I want…
After two years, Merced leaders finally announce new city attorney
The Merced City Council announced the appointment of new City Attorney Craig Cornwell after a unanimous vote on Monday night. The move ends a vacancy for the official position that has gone on for more than two years.
Cornwell is a…
A day to honor those who served to protect lives, liberty
Hundreds of residents from across the county lined Main Street in Merced on a sunny Saturday afternoon to celebrate Veterans Day with a hometown parade.
The festivities kicked off at Bob Hart Square with a special ceremony…
UC Merced on way to NCAA Division II
One of the nation's top NCAA Division II conferences — the California Collegiate Athletic Association — will get that much stronger as its Board of Presidents has voted unanimously to admit the University of California, Merced.
"We are…
New fire station plan receives boost
The Merced City Fire Department has been the focus of public safety funding initiatives in recent days.
State Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria presented Fire Chief Derek Parker with a check for $4 million on Nov. 9 to support the…
McFerrin visit offers local choirs, singers chance of a lifetime
Bobby McFerrin — winner of 10 Grammy Awards and creator of the No. 1 global hit “Don’t Worry Be Happy” — will bring his musical creativity to the Merced Theatre this Saturday, Nov. 18, starting at 3 p.m.
This special concert was made…