Worth the Wait: Universal Studios Hollywood Kicks Off Record 42 Nights of Fear
Capacity crowds — into the tens of thousands of people — went willingly into the terrifyingly creative and nightmarish Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood during the event's opening weekend.
Yes there were long lines and wait times for the eight featured haunted houses, however, those were mere sacrifices, mostly…
‘Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’ roller…
When “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” opens on Wednesday, September 16 at Universal Studios Hollywood, the theme park’s eagerly awaited first outdoor,…
The haunting begins Thursday night at Universal Studios…
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood adds even more frights to its iconic 2026 line-up including “Terror Tram starring Art the…
Terrifying treats to be served up at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood serves up an array of all-new curated horror-themed cuisine, along with the return of its Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass, and exclusive, new merchandise inspired by this year’s slate of haunted houses and immersive experiences. Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood will…
Universal Studios to pay tribute to Ozzy during Horror…
Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights pays tribute to pioneer heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne in the all-original haunted houses, “Ozzy Osbourne:…
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.
Tickets to Lights on the Lake should be purchased in advance and are still available through Friday, July 3, at McClureFireworks.com or MercedID.org.
Visitors are invited to enjoy a full…
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…
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 cornerstone of this community, and a nod to those supporters who faced turmoil and doubt, but in no way were ever going to let it all go away.
Last season's canceled productions, budgetary…