Oktoberfest returns Oct. 8 to support Camp Green Meadows
Merced County Education Foundation (MCEF) will host the annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser on Oct. 8 at the MCOE Downtown Center, 1715 Canal St. Merced.
The annual fundraising event helps support programs like outdoor education at Camp Green Meadows, Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA), STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education…
Mercedian to open bar arcade five years in the making
Five years ago, Andy Beltran’s newly-bought space downtown was in dire need of a renovation.
The now 34-year-old had returned to his hometown after…
The Next Building Boom: Who will reap rewards?
Local union members are calling attention to what they say is an unfair public contracting system that disadvantages local workers.
Much of the concern…
Former Merced cop grows firm that offers crisis training
It happened this same week in late August back in 2006. Paul Llanez was an undercover cop in Merced when he was involved in a shootout with a suspect that left one officer injured. Afterward, Llanez realized a crucial truth about his job: In a high-stress situation, a person always defaults to their lowest level of training, which could mean…
Jessica’s House celebrates one year at new location
By ELLE WILSON
Jessica's House, a nonprofit organization in Turlock, offers grief and support services to its clients (children and…
Revoteen app helping students find internships, specialty…
Revoteen, a communication app designed for students, is revolutionizing the way high school and college students interact with internships and potential job…
Mercedians learn to guide, connect with their dogs
Have you ever wondered why your dogs react the way they do?
Barking, pulling, and many other problems can confuse and frustrate many dog owners as they try to understand their furry companions.
Ancestral Companions, a duo pet training team run by siblings Juan and Maria Luzuriaga, are here to help. They are the top-rated dog…
Local skaters land ownership role
In what has quickly become an up-springing of a variety of new businesses downtown; an experience-driven skate shop can now be crossed off the list.…
Restore Merced efforts growing along with its community…
More than an opportunity to gain work experience, the local Restore Merced organization is leading underserved community members in Merced to live…
New US Foods CHEF’STORE to open in Merced
Calling Merced a growing community of restaurant owners, US Foods Holding Corp. announced this week a plan to open a new CHEF’STORE in Merced this fall.
Located at 3275 R St. — the old In-Shape City building — the 19,000-square-feet CHEF’STORE will join 15 existing CHEF’STORE locations across California, according to a company press release.…