A Call For Change In Merced
Mercedians from all walks of life made their way to Courthouse Park last Saturday to take part in a community gathering and forum at the steps of the Historical Courthouse Museum.
The event was led by UC Merced Assistant Professor Dr. Whitney Pirtle, and it brought together a number of speakers who aimed to spark conversations…
Merced celebrates Juneteenth holiday
Residents from across Merced gathered together in front of the Merced County Courthouse Museum for a Juneteenth celebration last Friday, June 19.…
Legionnaires Pay Respect To Old Glory On Flag Day
The American Legion Post 83 of Merced held a special flag disposal ceremony as part of their traditional Flag Day ceremony on Sunday.
The…
High School Graduates Receive Their Diplomas
Thousands of local high school seniors who make up the Class of 2020 received their diplomas during a series of “drive-thru graduation” ceremonies at the six main campuses in the Merced Union High School District, along with related education sites.
Seniors and their families arrived to diploma presentation areas in decorated cars. Each senior…
Mercedians gather to protest death of George Floyd
On behalf of the men and women of the Merced Police Department,
I’d like to express my gratitude to those attending the George Floyd memorial in
Courthouse…
Merced surpasses Los Banos in total number of COVID-19 cases
New Testing Site Opens At Merced County Fairgrounds ...
As of 4 p.m. Monday, May 4, 2020, there are 146 confirmed cases (62 active)…
Merced Area Museum of Community Art, Exhibit #3
Welcome to the Merced Area Museum of Community Art!
With regard to current shelter-in-place conditions, and the fact that local art museums are closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the County Times has created the Merced Area Museum of Community Art, or better put: “The MA-MOCA,” for art fans of all ages.
In this, our third…
Parents-to-be decide to ‘Live Mas’ by organizing…
Naturally, parents-to-be Emma McWatters and Devin Valdez of Atwater wanted to have a baby shower to prepare for the birth of their first child,…
Remodeled Tioga opens doors to tenants
After nearly a two-year remodeling project, and amid a backdrop of socioeconomic uncertainty, the historic Tioga building in downtown…
Residents at senior living facilities embrace technology
Amie Marchini, the CEO/gerontologist at Park Merced, Mission Gardens and Amie Marchini Home Care in Merced, is being diligent in following the official directives during the pandemic, making new policies to adjust for safety, letting families of residents know what’s going on, and finding creative ways to make life enjoyable for…