Atwater Experiences Tense But Peaceful Day Of Many Views
Hundreds of law enforcement advocates, Trump supporters, members of the Proud Boys and Freedom Angels, and other groups made their way to Bellevue Bowl in Atwater last Saturday to let their voices be heard.
Across the street at City Hall, members of Merced People of Color, the Merced Black Alliance, counter-protesting residents,…
Merced firefighters return home after wildfire nightmare
Nearly a month ago, Merced Fire Engineer Grant Parker and a few fellow firefighters were navigating a narrow mountain road in near pitch-black…
Distance Performing In The 21st Century
Despite the ongoing pandemic, residents were able to drift into a world of classical music and forget some of their worries last Friday night as…
Red Alert Day raises awareness of the arts’ struggle to survive
Buildings, structures and residences nationwide were lit up with red lights on the evening of Sept. 1, Red Alert Day.
The goal was to raise public awareness that the survival of the live events industry is at stake as a result of the pandemic, which has shuttered live arts and entertainment venues since March.
Playhouse Merced,…
Building Blocks In Place For New Navigation Center
Merced County leaders did not want to waste any time getting the new Navigation Center up and running in south Merced. In January, they said they…
Leaders, residents celebrate new-and-improved ‘Mainzer’
Residents are enjoying the offerings of the newly renovated Mainzer Theater following the official opening last Wednesday.
With strong support…
Intimate garden soiree marks return of Bella Luna Bistro
Bella Luna Bistro is back!
This week, the popular Main Street restaurant in Merced returns to offering only the finest cuisine — for dinner deliveries or takeout orders — after a temporary closure to regroup during the pandemic.
The new hours will be Wednesday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A smiling Valley Chef Vinnie…
Local artists, art vendors set up new space downtown
The heat seemed to be no problem for local residents as groups gathered outside a pop-up shop event downtown that featured custom artworks,…
Wiccan shares, celebrates cycles of universe with Atwater…
Introducing and celebrating the Earth, the universe, and the cycles that govern us as creatures of the world are just a few things Madison Davis…
Kids return to ‘Distance Learning’ as school year begins
Merced City School District (MCSD) opened for the 2020-21 school year on Aug. 12 through its virtual program, Distance Learning, which was also in place from May 4 through the end of the 2019-20 school year due to the closure of the District’s 19 schools last March amidst the pandemic.
According to State guidelines, students cannot…