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Jonathan Whitaker serves as the Chief Editor for Mid Valley Publications and oversees the Merced County Times and the Atwater-Winton Times Newspapers. He can be contacted by calling the Merced Office at 209.580.9625 or by stopping by 2221 K Street, Merced CA, 95340 or by calling the Winton office at 209.358.5311 or by stopping by 6950 Gerard Avenue, Winton CA, 95388. Additionally he can be contacted by email at [email protected].

Entertainment

Capacity crowd enjoys thrilling BottleRock finale in Napa with Red Hot Chili Peppers

Jonathan Whitaker May 29, 2023

The Red Hot Chili Peppers had a massive crowd screaming for more after a well-appreciated, hour and 45 minute set jam-packed with impressive new material and their funk rock classics on the third and final night of the 10th annual BottleRock music festival in Napa. The musicianship and straight-forward, powerhouse collaboration between and…

Local News

Massive crowds converge on Day 2 of BottleRock

Jonathan Whitaker May 28, 2023

Day 2 of BottleRock — Napa's three-day music, food and spirits festival — was marked by massive crowds, and fortunately, a lineup of crowd-pleasing performers.…

Entertainment

Smashing Pumpkins, Post Malone, Bastille uncork BottleRock…

Jonathan Whitaker May 27, 2023

Day 1of BottleRock on Friday welcomed thousands into Napa Valley for a weekend jam-packed with world-class music, food, wine and plenty of excitement at every…

Politics

After new update, county leaders optimistic about elections integrity

Jonathan Whitaker May 26, 2023

Members of the Merced County Board of Supervisors appeared upbeat after listening to their appointed Registrar of Voters provide an update on recent progress made within the Elections Department and its ability to conduct elections with fairness, transparency, accuracy, and according to the law. Also during their meeting on Tuesday, the board…

Culture

Rescue Mission fundraiser filled with stories of hope

Jonathan Whitaker May 22, 2023

Supporters of the Merced County Rescue Mission heard stories of hope and opportunity at the annual Oasis Dinner fundraiser on May 12 at Gateway…

Local News

City manager unveils $405M proposed budget for new fiscal…

Jonathan Whitaker May 18, 2023

Merced City Manager Stephanie R. Dietz, along with department heads, revealed a proposed spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year 2023-24 on Monday night at…

Entertainment

Time is now for tickets to experience Outside Lands

Jonathan Whitaker May 6, 2023

For Central Valley music fans and foodies planning summer events and getaways, there are still various single-day and three-day general admission pass opportunities available for Outside Lands, though 3-Day VIP and GA+ pass packages have sold out. The wildly popular Bay Area celebration of music, gastronomy and cannabis will be held…

Local News

Victims’ Rights Week in Merced exposes devastating impact of…

Jonathan Whitaker Apr 27, 2023

'Fentanyl is one of the most dangerous and deadly drugs we have ever encountered, and it is killing those in our community.' — Nicole Silveira, Merced…

Education

MCSD leaders face ‘next steps’ after they fire …

Jonathan Whitaker Apr 27, 2023

Union leaders and educators — including four elementary school principals — who spoke up at Tuesday night’s Merced City School District Board (MCSD)…

Local News

A new hospitality management group announced for El Capitan hotel for downtown Merced’s art and entertainment district

Jonathan Whitaker Apr 26, 2023

Merced’s top boutique and destination hotel — a renovated jewel for the downtown area — will be under new management starting in June, according to a press release sent to the Times just before the press deadline this week. The Austin-based hotel group New Waterloo will be taking over management for El Capitan Hotel in Merced,…

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