Unity March In Merced Highlights Importance Of MLK’s Work, Legacy
Hundreds of passionate Mercedians and local dignitaries gathered for the 30th annual Unity March and Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration in downtown Merced on Monday, Jan. 30.
The event, led by NAACP President Allen Brooks, was full of joy, pride, and community spirit as participants marched along Martin Luther King Jr. Way from…
Cassandra Valdez, Agriculture Advocate, Crowned Miss Merced…
Cassandra Valdez — a 25-year-old Merced native with a passion for agriculture — has been crowned Miss Merced County 2025.
Valdez took the top…
Fairy-tale Re-Entry For Kiddieland Rocket
Once upon a time … One of the rocket carriages went missing from the Rocket Ship Ride at Kiddieland inside Applegate Park in Merced.
It was…
Mall barber bids farewell after 53 years of haircuts
You could say 80-year-old Cel Pelayo has seen and heard it all.
He’s been cutting hair and talking to clients since he took over the Mall Barber Shop in 1971 — that’s only a few years after the Merced Mall opened up back in 1969.
Over the years, Pelayo has witnessed plenty of changes at the town’s main shopping center. He has…
‘Shop With A Cop’ creates festive, holiday friendships
Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Merced City School District and City of Merced Police Department, a collection of local young students…
Santa Arrives In Merced For Marketplace Residency
Santa Claus has made it to Merced once again to celebrate the holiday season with youngsters and their parents.
In a tradition that has endured…
It’s A Forest In The Old Courthouse
By SARAH LIM
Special to the Times
Drum rolls, please. The results are in: The prize for the tallest Christmas tree is tied between the Sheriff Posse and the Courthouse Museum, the smallest Christmas tree goes to the Merced County Times, bragging rights for the longest decorating history is shared by Soroptimist International of…
Freshman runner qualifies for state championship
After putting in countless hours of training with teammates and coaches, Merced High School freshman and cross country runner, Eleanor Hampton,…
Celebration of Culture at Merced’s City Hall
Merced Mayor Matthew Serratto and the City Council recognized Native American Heritage Month, along with the heritage of Hmong music, on Monday,…
A Wonderful Time To Visit Elephant Seals
We know this story is about a subject outside our county, but it’s still very interesting and something that is worth a day trip to the coast.
Piedras Blancas is four miles north of Hearst Castle along Highway 1. You could visit in one long day but better if you could make it a weekend visit by going to Hearst Castle or some of the…