Merced nail spa owner shares thoughts about path to reopening
On Sept. 22, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that nail salons could reopen indoor operations.
Indoor nail spas were allowed to immediately reopen, but were required to comply with specific safety measures.
Times were tough for many salon owners during the closure due to the pandemic.
Fred Jones Legal Counsel…
Local firm hires tutor to help workers with kids
After the COVID-19 pandemic hit last spring, and then endured through the summer months, Doug Fluetsch knew that a number of his employees —…
Red Alert Day raises awareness of the arts’ struggle to…
Buildings, structures and residences nationwide were lit up with red lights on the evening of Sept. 1, Red Alert Day.
The goal was to raise…
Hill joins team to develop new downtown hotel, theater, apartments
Robin Donovan, managing director of El Capitan, a Joie de Vivre Hotel, Mainzer and The Tioga today announced that Sara Cribari Hill has been appointed the director of people and community impact for the three downtown Merced based businesses. Hill, a Merced resident, brings a wealth of knowledge to the newly created position through her…
Kids Discovery Station taking shape in north Merced
The board of directors behind the project to create the city’s first Kids Discovery Station, or children’s exploratorium, presented their first…
Well-Being Institute poised to support stressed, working…
‘This isn’t a wellness program; it’s more than that. It’s about relationships and mental health.’
By LUCIANA CHAVEZ
Jonae Pistoresi found herself…
Leaders, residents celebrate new-and-improved ‘Mainzer’
Residents are enjoying the offerings of the newly renovated Mainzer Theater following the official opening last Wednesday.
With strong support from the Greater Merced County Chamber of Commerce, the Mainzer’s ribbon cutting was held virtually in lieu of a traditional in-person event due to an abundance of caution and COVID-19…
Intimate garden soiree marks return of Bella Luna Bistro
Bella Luna Bistro is back!
This week, the popular Main Street restaurant in Merced returns to offering only the finest cuisine — for dinner…
Kind Neighbor, a new healthy juice bar, opens in Merced
For the last two years, Rocio Gonzalez, a Merced resident, has been planning to start a business — an all natural juice bar.
Her dream came true with the…
Local artists, art vendors set up new space downtown
The heat seemed to be no problem for local residents as groups gathered outside a pop-up shop event downtown that featured custom artworks, designs and eclectic merchandise.
Local artist Patricia Pratt, known for Kreepy Kawaii Designs, and Sarah Macias of the Abracadabra retail store, celebrated a soft opening of their new…