Hundreds Applaud New Community Park
Merced County leaders and local residents — including about 580 young students from Joe Stefani Elementary School — celebrated the completion of Phase 1 for the new Beachwood-Franklin Community Park on April 2 with an enthusiastic ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The project, located at 2610 Ranchero Lane in Merced, is aimed at transforming…
Parkinson’s Symposium to discuss Deep Brain…
The premier functional neurosurgeon in the Central Valley told the Times this week that literally thousands of people being treated for Parkinson's…
The Easter Bunny arrives for spring at the Marketplace
Continuing a beloved and enduring tradition, tiny dancers from Denisa’s School of Dance signaled the start of spring with their annual search for…
Delays dampen early spring fun normally offered at Applegate Park
Mercedians and their neighbors are enjoying some of the best weather of the year. Early spring is the time to get out and enjoy those long warm days and cool nights. Residents are all too aware that the scorching heat of valley summer is just around the corner.
Unfortunately for local families, the top amenities at the city's premier…
Mount Olive celebrates 100 years of Black history
Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Atwater marked a milestone celebration, honoring 100 years of Black history with a special program on Feb.…
Enjoy ‘Una Más’ in Downtown Merced
By GABRIELLE ANDRADE
A new taproom on Main Street — Una Más — has become an attractive and popular addition to the growing Downtown Merced scene.…
Find Romance In Downtown Merced On Valentine’s Day
By JAMIE THOMAS
Special to the Times
Forget the frantic shipping deadlines, or the long, hazy drive through the Fresno fog. This year, the secret to a perfect Valentine’s Day is hiding in plain sight, nestled within the charming streets of Downtown Merced.
From the flicker of candlelight in historic theaters to the intimate hum of…
‘Shoppes at Merced’ bustling with shoppers as…
Some major national retailers are making their debut at the Shoppes at Merced this week, completing the site’s transformation from an abandoned former…
Golden Valley High Senior Captures Crown For Miss Merced…
Lacey Spielman, a senior at Golden Valley High School, has won the title of Miss Merced County 2026, after besting two other contestants during the annual…
Shed Holiday Stress With Clean Comedy Show In Merced
Treat your family and friends to some holiday laughter and cheer on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 27, with the Clean Comedy Show at the Italo American Lodge in Merced.
The producer, Roger T, believes there are a lot of mature adults over 30, and local churchgoers too, who would enjoy hearing some good clean comedy for this special…