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Stephanie Dietz was officially sworn in as Merced's new city manager during a swearing-in ceremony was held during a special session of the Merced City Council on Nov. 23 inside the Civic Center. Mayor Mike Murphy led the proceedings, and he was joined by Assembly member Adam Gray, along with City Council members Anthony Martinez…

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…

Hundreds of law enforcement advocates, Trump supporters, members of the Proud Boys and Freedom Angels, and other groups made their way to Bellevue…

Despite the ongoing pandemic, residents were able to drift into a world of classical music and forget some of their worries last Friday night as the Merced Symphony held their season opener in the form of a televised concert for all to enjoy. With COVID-19 restrictions in place, the “Back On Stage” concert marked the first time a…

Local residents who are anxious for a fun and cultured evening of local entertainment will have the chance to tune into a live and local performance…

Residents are enjoying the offerings of the newly renovated Mainzer Theater following the official opening last Wednesday. With strong support…

The historic Mainzer Theater — which has been undergoing a massive restoration project since the start of 2019 — is set for a grand opening next week. Interior dining and other activities are not going to happen just yet due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, the Mainzer is opening its outdoor dining area and offering glimpses of…

The Atwater City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday afternoon to consider putting a 1 cent general sales tax on the upcoming November…

They have tried to put a gun to our head to make us fold. They want our citizens to feel scared and vulnerable; don’t be. They want to increase political heat…

After 36 years of continuous operation, Gunrunner Gun Shop and Shooting Range in Merced will be closing its doors to the public, owner Gerry Mitchell told the Times. Mitchell first opened the shop in 1983 on Main Street in downtown Merced. The business grew with the community and would eventually make its way to its current…