Joystiq celebrates ‘Christmas in July’
While it may be the complete opposite time of the year, the Christmas spirit was channeled this summer thanks to Leroy and Patricia Morgan’s event, Christmas in July, held at Joystiq this past Saturday. There, special guests were treated to refreshments, live music by Cheryl Lockett, as well as a pile of gifts. The philanthropic duo…
Copper Wings Café opens at Castle Air Museum
Copper Wings Café has opened at the Castle Air Museum visitors center, offering delicious coffee and treats to the guests of the historic valley…
A wonderful Senior Center facing changing times
By John Derby & Jonathan Whitaker
Our senior citizens have valuable perspectives on both the passage of time and dealing with uncertainty.…
Seniors share friendship, safe walks inside Mall
A close-knit — and quite frankly — inspirational trio of Merced ladies are determined to stay active in retirement, and fill their days with joy and friendship.
For the past four years, Brenda Feehan, Jean Smith and Virginia Buettgenbach have been gathering regularly to get out, exercise and embrace life. But they have had to go…
‘University Community Development’ dream is alive and well
The Virginia Smith Trust — which at one time controlled all the land that UC Merced is on, and the land south of the University on Old Lake Road — is still very…
Local agent Padilla explains insurance industry problems
When Pete Padilla showed up at a recent, noonday Merced Rotary Club meeting, everyone knew him as one of Merced's premier insurance agents. He has spent most…
Treehouse Tutoring center launches here in Merced
In response to the need, and ultimately untapped demand, for academic tutoring here in Merced, the Treehouse Tutoring and Learning Center has now opened for business.
They kicked off the opening of the business with a ribbon-cutting event on June 10 in their brand-new space at 780 W. Olive Ave Suite 101.
The Treehouse Tutoring…
County leaders celebrate massive investment for Castle
By John Miller & Jonathan Whitaker
Merced County leaders and state representatives gathered at the Castle Commerce Center on Tuesday to…
Paul’s Place moving to Yosemite Crossing shopping center
It seems like Paul's Place Restaurant has occupied the corner of G Street and Alexander forever. It has been there for about 30 years.
The owners plan…
City Council keeps number of dispensaries at five, for now
After hearing testimony from local cannabis retailers who say sales have been dropping, the Merced City Council voted on Monday night to maintain the current number of dispensary permits available in town — which stands at five.
The decision, however, was on a split 4-3 vote with Council members Jesse Ornelas, Fue Xiong and Shane Smith voting…