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Spectacular marching band review coming to town

The 63rd annual Central California Band Review (CCBR) will take place on Saturday, Nov. 11, — Veterans Day — at Golden Valley High School in Merced. The event will feature junior high and high school bands from around the state, competing in multiple categories including parade, drum-line, color guard, jazz performance and field show.…

Our Lady of Mercy shares ‘Blue Mass’ with first responders

In a show of respect and honor to the many individuals responsible for our community’s health and safety, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School held a special Blue Mass with local first responders on Oct. 20. “Our first responders are, obviously, very important to our community — and they do not get thanked enough,” said OLM Principal…

Exploring the amazing museums of Mariposa

While traveling from Merced to Yosemite National Park on Highway 140, and enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way, one can make a stop after a leisurely 40-minute drive and find yourself in a charming, preserved Gold Rush town called Mariposa (which is Spanish for Butterfly). Though Mariposa was known as part of the beginnings…