Expressions of Love reveals gorgeous Valentine’s selection
Lovely red velvet rose petals pave the path to Expressions of Love Floral & Gifts on Broadway in Old Town Atwater. Excitement is in the air for Marie Lugo as she celebrates the anniversary of her shop’s 15 years in business on Feb. 1.
Valentine’s Day is all about love, and those looking for pampered, well-treated plants glowing with…
Hospitality Career Academy to welcome new class of students
After a successful launch of the Hospitality Career Academy last year, the next 12-week course is about to begin for people interested in a variety of exciting…
Sunrise Rotary to hold Shrimp Feed
Shrimp lovers get your appetites ready.
Merced Sunrise Rotary is hosting its annual Bob Hobbs Memorial Shrimp Feed on March 12 this year.
There will…
Abracadabra: Downtown Shop Suddenly Reappears
A new year is always a great time for change and an even better time for a grand reopening.
With a little over a year in its location, Abracadabra in Downtown Merced celebrated its official grand re-opening last Friday, Jan. 7, at its location, 1731 Canal St.
“I was super happy seeing people coming in, especially those that I…
New Owners, New Vision For Landmark Branding Iron
The Branding Iron Restaurant, the oldest and most famous fine-dining venue in Merced, was sold by owners Greg and Kara Parle effective Jan. 1. The…
Upscale Rainbird restaurant to open at El Capitan Hotel
Opening soon, Rainbird is a new upscale restaurant located in the historic El Capitan Hotel in Merced.
Helmed by Executive Chef Quentin Garcia, Rainbird will…
Downtown Merced now has a ‘Pretty Good Burger’
Pretty Good Burger, the newest burger joint in Downtown Merced, celebrated its first late-night pop-up event recently at its location at 439 W. Main St.
“It’s pretty good!” Eli Torres, co-owner of the restaurant, expressed about the food.
The menu consists of a variety of different “smash” beef burgers, a vegan burger, grilled cheese,…
Merced Mall barber still going strong after 50 years
For more than 50 years, Cel Pelayo of Merced has been cutting hair at a barber shop on the Merced Mall. The shop has been open seven days a week for…
Local leaders join Merced Jam contest to support charities
Three community leaders faced off on the basketball court at the Merced County Boys and Girls Club last week to raise funds for local charities by…
The City of Chowchilla celebrates a major announcement of a new distribution center
Chowchilla and community residents are celebrating today’s announcement by AutoZone, Inc. that it will build its newest distribution center in Chowchilla.
“We are thankful and applaud AutoZone for recognizing Chowchilla’s potential with a large development such as this one; it is a welcomed addition to our community. The City of Chowchilla would…