With regard to current shelter-in-place conditions, and the fact that local art museums are closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the County Times has created the Merced Area Museum of Community Art, or better put: “The MA-MOCA,” for art fans of all ages. At this difficult time, the Times wants to do its part to help share these…

Dear Readers, April is National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate poetry and poets. This is the third issue of “Community in Poetry,” which will…

With regard to current shelter-in-place conditions, and the fact that local art museums are closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the County…

Dear Readers, April is National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate poetry and poets. This is the second issue of “Community in Poetry,” which will run throughout the month of April in honor of National Poetry Month. The Merced County Times will publish poems in print and online that celebrate our lives, uplift our spirits, speak on important…

Welcome to the Merced Area Museum of Community Art! With regard to current shelter-in-place conditions, and the fact that local art museums are closed…

Two businesses in downtown Merced — known for supporting the work of local artists — are selling limited-edition T-shirts online to make money…

STORY UPDATE: Mercy Medical Center accepting mask donations (APRIL 7, 2020) - Mercy Medical Center is now welcoming community donations of cloth masks. Mercy officials are thanking community members who have fired up those sewing machines in the effort. If you would like to help, check out the following website for step-by-step…

Dear Readers, April is National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate poetry and poets. This is the first issue of “Community in Poetry,” which will run…

With regard to current shelter-in-place conditions, and the fact that local art museums are closed because of…