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…
A Birthday Surprise For An Ageless Pilot
Retired Air Force Colonel Charles ‘Chuck’ Winter of Merced thought he was going to a good friend’s house for a nice dinner to celebrate his 90th…
Stage Is Set: Four candidates vying to become mayor of…
During a recent Times interview, a local political candidate reflected: “I keep hearing people say Merced is a city on the rise, but once we get there, once it…
Restored Mainzer Theater to celebrate grand opening
The historic Mainzer Theater — which has been undergoing a massive restoration project since the start of 2019 — is set for a grand opening next week.
Interior dining and other activities are not going to happen just yet due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, the Mainzer is opening its outdoor dining area and offering glimpses of…