Merced Chef DeAngelo, farmer Marchini enjoying TV spotlight
Chef Vinnie DeAngelo of Bella Luna Bistro in Merced, and local farming legend Joe Marchini and his children were featured on a live interview and cooking segment recently on KSEE Channel 24 in Fresno.
The local gastronomic experts presented recipes using products from the Central Valley, as well as answered industry related…
‘Spirit of Christmas’ luncheon continues for 29th year
It’s been nearly decades since the Spirit of Christmas Luncheon began for local families, senior citizens, homeless individuals and others who…
What will community members look forward to at the MAC in…
The Times spoke with Colton Dennis, Executive Director of the Merced Multicultural Arts Center (“the MAC”), to see what he hopes to bring in 2020.
Dennis…
Hmong New Year celebrates culture
Despite wet weather, thousands of residents made their way to the Merced County Fairgrounds last weekend as part of the annual Hmong New Year celebration.
Complete with a men’s and women’s pageant competition, a talent show, traditional food, dress and dance, sports tournaments, and more, the festivities took place over the course…
‘City on the Rise’ began to take shape in 2019
You could say Mayor Mike Murphy set the tone for Merced in 2019 during his State of the City speech at the start of the year.
Murphy called for a renewed,…
Chanukah 2019 to be held in downtown Merced
The Congregation Etz Chaim, co-sponsored with Congregation Beth Salom of Modesto, invites residents to "Celebrate the Light" during the darkest time of year.
Chanukah 2019 will be held Sunday, Dec. 29, at 5 p.m. in Bob Hart Square in downtown Merced.
There will be music, dreidels, chocolate gelt and community interaction.
This event is…
Barbers, Businesses give back during ‘Cheerful Giving’
Residents came out to celebrate the seventh annual Cheerful Giving celebration on Main Street in downtown Merced last Sunday. The event was…
Valley tech hub announces plans to expand in Merced
Executives with Bitwise Industries — a valley tech hub based in Fresno — announced expansion plans for a technology campus in downtown…
Merced wins bid for new summer concert series slated for 2020
By ELIZABETH ARAKELIAN
UC Merced External Relations
A collaboration among the City of Merced, community members and the University of California Merced is bringing a little night music back to the Merced Open Air Theater.
Friday evening concerts will begin at the outdoor half-shell, in Applegate Park, starting in summer…
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