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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]

Politics

Murphy wants good things to happen with public safety, public works, city-sponsored sports

Jonathan Whitaker Nov 4, 2022

Many Atwater residents recognize the name Jim The Plumber because he’s been in countless homes and businesses to fix water and sewage issues. And then, there are the campaign signs. Yes, Jim The Plumber is also a political candidate. Actually, the candidate’s full name is James Murphy — a local plumbing contractor with a…

Politics

Ballots Drop! Election Day is less than a month away

Jonathan Whitaker Nov 3, 2022

This week, registered voters across California — including about 125,000 in Merced County — are receiving their 2022 General Election Vote by Mail Ballots.…

Politics

Councilman Blake looks beyond election to a better place

Jonathan Whitaker Nov 3, 2022

Kevin Blake remembers a conversation with his children and late father during a ride to Santa Cruz when the idea of running for the Merced City Council came…

Politics

Local elections under clouds of controversy

Jonathan Whitaker Oct 21, 2022

https://youtu.be/7X5MCxcLr8s By Jonathan Whitaker Errors on ballots that were sent out. A misleading and illegal campaign flier that is circulated. Candidate signs allegedly…

Local News

Merced County issuing corrected Vote-By-Mail Ballots to some…

Jonathan Whitaker Oct 15, 2022

ELECTION UPDATE ... This week, Merced County officials became aware of issues existing with some ballots mailed out for the 2022 General Election. Precinct…

Local News

Inaccurate ballots sent out to voters in Merced, Gustine,…

Jonathan Whitaker Oct 13, 2022

A candidate for the District 4 seat on the Merced City Council informed the Times early Wednesday, right before the newspaper press deadline, that…

Entertainment

Pretty Reckless, The Warning and Band Maid carry Aftershock’s final day

Jonathan Whitaker Oct 10, 2022

Images of some of the best acts --- and sets --- on the final Day 4 of the Aftershock Festival at Discovery Park in Sacramento --- the largest music festival of its kind in California.

Politics

Outside money pours in for local candidate

Jonathan Whitaker Oct 7, 2022

A look at the Campaign Statement Filings with the City of Merced shows some interesting financial developments in the final stretch toward Election Day on Nov.…

Politics

Council candidates speak out at forum

Jonathan Whitaker Sep 30, 2022

The final stretch of Election 2022 is upon us, and local candidates are ramping up their public appearances in the attempt to garner the most…

Around Town

Merced neighbors share good times on San Lorenzo Way

Jonathan Whitaker Sep 30, 2022

We often read stories about crime and blight in our neighborhoods, but perhaps not so much about the good living that is going on. Yes, there are residential streets all over town where homeowners and their families live relatively well, enjoy the company of neighbors, and look after each other to a certain extent for the common good.…

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