Local News Area high schools to drop indoor mask mandate The Merced County Times Feb 28, 2022 Local News Omicron is decreasing; mask rules are changing Beverly Barela Feb 17, 2022 Spread love and joy — not Covid — during the holiday… Free COVID-19 test kits for Merced County residents Local News Children ages 5-11 can get the vaccine Beverly Barela Nov 4, 2021 Connect With The Times! Subscribe to get your favorite news coverage in your inbox. Subscribe