Universal Studios to pay tribute to Ozzy during Horror Nights run
Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights pays tribute to pioneer heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne in the all-original haunted houses, “Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness,” inspired by his prolific solo career. Guests can anticipate a wild ride as they climb aboard the Crazy Train for a terrifying trip through his disturbing world of rock…
Merced Welcomes Back Safe Haven For Animals
Children of all ages, along with their adult family members, showed up in droves last Friday morning to take part in the reopening celebration of…
Lights on Lake fireworks return to Lake McClure
One of the Central Valley's favorite Independence Day traditions returns as fireworks light up the skies over Lake McClure on Saturday, July 4. …
Merced County Fair Revives A Western Heritage Tradition
By DOANE YAWGER
Special to the Times
There are many ways to be entertained these days and one of the best of them has to be the rodeo. There just aren't enough rodeos in this neck of the woods.
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association returned to the Merced County Fair for two nights of grandstands-packed entertainment that moved…
Local history will be on display at the County Fair
By SARAH LIM
Special to the Times
There are many reasons to go to the Merced County Fair, but this year is extra special for our history…
Playhouse Reminds Community Why It Matters
For everyone at Playhouse Merced, the annual Season Preview on May 29 appeared to be a reaffirmation of the importance of local theater as a…
A wonderful Rodeo Day ahead for courageous young champions
Three brave youngsters from the Merced area were treated like champions last Saturday as they made their way to the Boot Barn located inside the Marketplace at Merced.
The kids — Angel, Andrea and Melany — were paired off with adult members of the Merced Western Heritage Foundation and the Boot Barn staff and guided to a wide variety…
County Fair Returns With Five Days Of Hometown Fun!
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Western Days Kickoff
Grab your cowboy hat and head down to the Merced Western Days Pre-Rodeo Kickoff in Downtown Merced on Saturday, June…
Enhanced Grandstand Entertainment Coming To Merced County…
One of the biggest highlights of the 2026 Merced County Fair — June 10 to June 14 — is the enhanced Table Mountain Grandstand Entertainment line-up…
Foo Fighters, Bush, The Warning keep rock at the forefront of Day 2 at BottleRock
Day 2 of the BottleRock music festival in Napa anchored itself in the comforting friction of powerhouse rock with the likes of Foo Fighters, Bush and The Warning, yet fans of all ages and backgrounds received a healthy dose of musical variety — from Zedd's neon-drenched escapism to Paris Jackson's soulful reflection to Saxsquatch's…