Small batch, big flavors at El Cid Coffee in Merced
Just up a flight of stairs and through the doors of Cien Ojos Studio on Canal Street, you’ll find one of Merced’s best-kept coffee secrets: El Cid Coffee.
The handcrafted coffee cart sits inside the downtown art studio and is owned and operated by Joseph Rodriguez, a Merced native with a deep passion for coffee culture, rich…
Cultivate Merced to open inside Cien Ojos Studio
Plant lovers rejoice! Your local plant expert and supplier is the latest artist to join the group of creative artists at Cien Ojos Studio. …
Splendid Salon & Boutique expands women’s corner in…
Hair stylist and salon owner Cheng Saeteurn has such an amazing clientele base that currently she is not really taking on new customers. They say…
Merced’s landmark Ivers & Alcorn ‘forced to close’
The landmark Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home on Main Street in Merced — a pioneer Merced County establishment serving the community for generations — has closed its doors and redirected families to another local service provider.
Notices were sent out earlier this month to business clients and family members who have pre-planning…
Flower Shop Blooms On Main
Known as the go-to roadside stop, Humble Rice Farmer began offering handpicked flower bouquet services in 2019, selling right outside the doors of…
Unpermitted food vendors bring about health issues
Doesn’t it seem like there’s more “street food” around town than ever before?
Take any community in Merced County, and you’re bound to see a…
Mall barber bids farewell after 53 years of haircuts
You could say 80-year-old Cel Pelayo has seen and heard it all.
He’s been cutting hair and talking to clients since he took over the Mall Barber Shop in 1971 — that’s only a few years after the Merced Mall opened up back in 1969.
Over the years, Pelayo has witnessed plenty of changes at the town’s main shopping center. He has…
‘Shop With A Cop’ creates festive, holiday friendships
Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Merced City School District and City of Merced Police Department, a collection of local young students…
Santa Arrives In Merced For Marketplace Residency
Santa Claus has made it to Merced once again to celebrate the holiday season with youngsters and their parents.
In a tradition that has endured…
Nut Festival to celebrate almond, walnut, pistachio growers
“Mike Hammar and the Nails” are the headliners at the fourth annual Merced County Nut Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19.
The day will be filled with free performances by local entertainers, food and crafts vendors, industry demonstrations, and more. The public is invited with FREE admission ($1 donation requested) from 10 a.m. to 5…