Ruben Sanchez has been an artist for his entire working life. And it shows.  From working in the fields to becoming a produce vendor, the depiction of agriculture and hard work is clearly seen in the colorful canvases that Sanchez creates as representations of his life and the experiences he has been through.  Born in Fresno and…

Chris Velazquez, an independent Merced filmmaker and founder of the Violette Film Festival in town, entered a short film in SwedeFest 2020 that was…

Due to the most recent state mandates involving data linked to the COVID-19 virus, the Merced County Courthouse Museum is closing its doors to in-person visits…

Local kids were happy to take part in the annual Halloween Pumpkin Party at Applegate Park Zoo in Merced There were two sessions on Oct. 21 with 40 children participating in each session. The event was organized by the City of Merced Parks and Recreation Department. Friends and family members wanting to enjoy the Fall and Halloween season…

Those who frequent Applegate Park will notice a new bright burst of color that has been added to the walls of the recently restored Merced Open Air Theater…

Buildings, structures and residences nationwide were lit up with red lights on the evening of Sept. 1, Red Alert Day. The goal was to raise…

Jennifer Halpin of Merced  has always had an interest in helping others. Her passion for making a positive impact on her community led her to expand her career beyond the work she did in local and regional government, and now as a private recycling consultant for municipalities, to open an online gift shop with a positive theme: DYB (Do Your…

'Tell your story in your voice. Develop you story. Share your story. Make your story understandable to other people.' Dr. Glen Parris, author of…

The historic Mainzer Theater — which has been undergoing a massive restoration project since the start of 2019 — is set for a grand opening next…