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State Treasurer Fiona Ma led a “Small Business Workshop” designed to inform local business owners on the many programs the State of California and the local area have available to help them succeed. Held on June 10 at the UC Merced Downtown building, the main topics were: access to capital, retirement savings programs, and resources for small…

The Merced Irrigation District (MID) was named Business of the Year by the Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce at its annual Installation and Recognition…

“You are the future,” said Daisy Salgado to the nine students who were receiving scholarships from the Merced County Hispanic Chamber’s Scholarship…

Patients and staff at Emanuel Cancer Center (ECC) spent National Cancer Survivors Day by celebrating life. The annual event, themed “Stay Afloat” this year, was held last Wednesday, May 29 with Rita’s Italian Ice, entertainment, games and prizes. Hundreds of patients, prior patients, family, friends and ECC staff came to celebrate together.…

“This is a fantastic group of people and community members,” said Merced Mayor Mike Murphy about the team at Cardinal Financial Company, who just opened shop on…

If you followed your nose last Saturday evening, you’d likely have found yourself at Bob Hart Square where local chefs sent the fragrance of barbecue…

The public is invited to a free “Nacho Average” Car Show presented by Valley Vintage on Saturday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pacifica Senior Living, 3420 R Street in Merced. But it’s more than a car show – it’s also an open house with tours of the assisted living residence and a conference on aging and the care options people may choose.…

Last Saturday morning close to a thousand people gathered at Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center. The day would begin with their annual 5K Stroke…

Art prepared for sale by auction graced the stage of the MAC (Multicultural Art Center) last Thursday, May 2 at the “21 Guitars” benefit auction. Monies…

Pizza Factory of Le Grand’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration last Sunday brought in more than 150 people, including professional boxing cutman, and “Creed” actor Jacob “Stitch” Duran, who grew up in Planada. The event featured performances by Planada Elementary Folklorico Dancers, Mariachis, face painting, and even a mechanical bull. “We are…