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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 209.383.0433 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 contaced by email at [email protected]

Insights and Opinions

Merced shelter, officials working to solve homeless issues

Jonathan Whitaker Jul 23, 2019 0

Plans to build a navigation center in Merced, and significant new investment into a regional homeless strategy came in the form of welcome news when they were unveiled recently for a community seriously concerned about homelessness. In fact, according to recent polls, homelessness is the No. 1 concern among Merced residents from teens to…

Local News

City pursues 3 park sites, safe bike paths

Jonathan Whitaker Jul 18, 2019 0

Members of the Merced City Council agreed this week to pursue up to $8.5 million in state grant funding for three neighborhood park sites in north Merced.…

Politics

City planning tested by new housing trends, need for…

Jonathan Whitaker Jul 11, 2019 0

Merced city leaders are facing some important decisions regarding zoning and permitting of accessory dwelling units, garage conversions, and parking…

Insights and Opinions

Just own the night like the Fourth of July

Jonathan Whitaker Jul 9, 2019 0

During the Fourth of July holiday, they say special teams of police officers and firefighters will be patrolling Merced streets tracking down fireworks violators. Once found, the fireworks will be confiscated and the owners will be cited. Anyone caught possessing, using or selling dangerous or illegal fireworks is subject to…

Culture

Gallery: The Texas Tenors perform at Merced Theatre

Jonathan Whitaker Jun 30, 2019 0

The Texas Tenors, of America’s Got Talent! fame, entertained an appreciative crowd gathered at the Merced Theatre on Saturday night. These…

Entertainment

History of Our Crime, Punishment in Merced County

Jonathan Whitaker Jun 27, 2019 0

For the first time since the old Merced County Courthouse transformed from a place of law and order into a history museum in 1983 — that’s 36 years ago — a…

Insights and Opinions

More concerns on city parks, how they are being used

Jonathan Whitaker Jun 24, 2019 0

When last we left … Jorge Garibay spoke up once again at the Merced City Council meeting on Monday night, calling for action concerning issues at Stephen Leonard Park in south Merced. The 71-year-old homeowner says he has witnessed criminal activity linked to some who frequent the park, or hang out there all day. He says…

Around Town

The Texas Tenors to perform at right place, right time

Jonathan Whitaker Jun 23, 2019 0

MERCED, CA — When the historic Merced Theatre reopened in 2012 after a major restoration, one of the goals was to provide a steady stream of world…

Politics

Merced leaders welcome plans for daytime shelter, regional…

Jonathan Whitaker Jun 20, 2019 0

A decade ago, a small number of community activists and at least one political leader were clamoring at City Hall for a new, substantial shelter in Merced that…

Insights and Opinions

Homeowners mobilizing to encourage use of Applegate Park

Jonathan Whitaker Jun 16, 2019 0

So this was supposed to be a feature story about several fed-up homeowners who are organizing and developing strategies to improve the “quality of life” for themselves and others, all while speaking up about blight, alleged criminal behavior and homeless issues in the city parks they live near. An added twist to the story is the fact that…

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