‘Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’ roller coaster to open Sept. 16 at Universal Studios Hollywood
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 new level of intensity to the destination, unlike anything experienced in the park’s decades‑long history.
With…
The haunting begins Thursday night at Universal Studios…
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood adds even more frights to its iconic 2026 line-up including “Terror Tram starring Art the…
Terrifying treats to be served up at Halloween Horror Nights…
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…
Universal Studios to pay tribute to Ozzy during Horror Nights run
Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights pays tribute to pioneer heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne in the all-original haunted houses, “Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness,” inspired by his prolific solo career. Guests can anticipate a wild ride as they climb aboard the Crazy Train for a terrifying trip through his disturbing world of rock…
Merced Welcomes Back Safe Haven For Animals
Children of all ages, along with their adult family members, showed up in droves last Friday morning to take part in the reopening celebration of…
Lights on Lake fireworks return to Lake McClure
One of the Central Valley's favorite Independence Day traditions returns as fireworks light up the skies over Lake McClure on Saturday, July 4. …
Merced County Fair Revives A Western Heritage Tradition
By DOANE YAWGER
Special to the Times
There are many ways to be entertained these days and one of the best of them has to be the rodeo. There just aren't enough rodeos in this neck of the woods.
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association returned to the Merced County Fair for two nights of grandstands-packed entertainment that moved…
Local history will be on display at the County Fair
By SARAH LIM
Special to the Times
There are many reasons to go to the Merced County Fair, but this year is extra special for our history…
Playhouse Reminds Community Why It Matters
For everyone at Playhouse Merced, the annual Season Preview on May 29 appeared to be a reaffirmation of the importance of local theater as a…
A wonderful Rodeo Day ahead for courageous young champions
Three brave youngsters from the Merced area were treated like champions last Saturday as they made their way to the Boot Barn located inside the Marketplace at Merced.
The kids — Angel, Andrea and Melany — were paired off with adult members of the Merced Western Heritage Foundation and the Boot Barn staff and guided to a wide variety…