New local produce option in Merced: Bobby’s Market on M Street
Bobby’s Market, a unique and fun community market, opened at 1717 M Street, on the corner of M and Arbor Lane in Merced, on Aug. 12. It’s a short walk from the El Capitan Hotel.
The market features a selection of locally grown products and travel essentials and includes a build-your-own trail mix bar with locally grown nuts and…
Playhouse Merced supporters enjoy Gala night
It was wonderful to see the return of the annual Playhouse Merced Gala on the evening of Aug.13 — this time at a new venue, Vista Ranch, located…
Rare collection of Merced trade tokens shows up on eBay
A rare collection of historic Merced tokens showed up for sale on eBay recently, and it has local history buffs talking.
These are…
Realtors host mega BBQ Rib Cook-Off to aid home buyers
The parking lot surrounding the offices of the Merced County Association of Realtors (MCAR) at 3190 M Street was transformed last Friday, July 30, into a mecca for grilled BBQ ribs with multiple community teams vying for a year’s worth of bragging rights.
Officially, the event was the annual BBQ Rib Cook-Off sponsored by MCAR’s…
Merced Artist Helps Keep Alive Memory Of Fallen Firefighters
Donna Wayman of Merced is an accomplished local artist, but she never imagined her passion would one day reach out nearly 3,000 miles across this…
Gene Mondo’s daughter sheds more light on Mondo Building
EDITOR’S NOTE—In a previous story about The Mondo Building, we wrote the building was built by Gene Mondo. That was incorrect. It was built by the…
Goodnight To City’s Landmark Water Tank
Drivers along Highway 99 and residents in south Merced this week have been witnessing the demolition of a 300,000-gallon water tank located above the northwest corner of W. 12th Street and Canal Street.
The water tank was 148 feet in height, 40 feet in diameter, and bore a sign that announced Merced as the home of UC Merced.
The…
Horse sanctuary is paradise for retired horses, training
By Lynda Brommage
There’s an equine paradise in a nearby town with more than 30 retired horses that are free to roam between five pastures,…
Big Smiles, Love For Country During Fourth Of July Parade!
The City of Atwater pulled it off once again.
Despite the past year of covid-related restrictions and tough budget constraints, the good people…
Symphony Takes To Stage, Residents Take To Seats!
Mercedians were able to once again come together and enjoy the sights and sounds of classical music — live and in-person! — as the Merced Symphony held their 2021 Season Finale concert on Saturday, July 3, at 7:30 p.m. inside of the Merced Theatre.
Entitled “Reconnecting,” the show marked the group’s return to live concerts;…