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Livingston faithful bid farewell to Father Fonseca 

Monsignor Harvey Fonseca spent his final week as a parish priest blessing hundreds of people, embracing longtime churchgoers, and receiving a few standing ovations after Mass.  Fonseca — a Dos Palos native who has lived an incredibly full life in a variety of roles in the local community — has stepped into retirement after 30 years of…

Livingston celebrates its 100th anniversary

Atwater has received a lot of attention in recent days for its centennial events; however, there’s another nearby city that is also celebrating a 100th anniversary. This year, Livingston turned 100, and last Sunday, hundreds of local residents gathered on Main Street in front of the Livingston Historical Museum to remember the…

Riverdance Farms plans family events on Memorial Day weekend

Riverdance Farms, an organic farm located along the meandering Merced River in Livingston, has some fun family “Pick & Gather” events planned for May 29, 30 and 31. Farm owner Cindy Lashbrook told the Times, “This year, we didn’t know if we could do anything due to COVID.  Our event this year is more spread out, so there is less chance…

Livingston unveils first mural in push for more public art

Livingston seeks to become the next art hub in the valley as the city continues to add murals, street art, and new renovations to its downtown area. The newest addition — a mural titled “The Heart of Livingston” on a wall of the Livingston Historical Society Museum — is dedicated to the city's history. Leaders celebrated with a…