Love Letter To YARTS
Despite “Gateway to Yosemite” being such a ubiquitous statement in Merced, I never feel like I go as often as I should.
Sometimes years pass between visits, every trip delayed because of the logistical nightmare. Making sure the car is up to snuff, securing enough coffee for the drive, and a general fear of driving alongside cliffs…
Thousands Turn Out For Atwater’s 61st 4th of July Parade
Area residents came out in droves to celebrate Independence Day in Atwater — a 61-year tradition that only keeps growing year after year.
The…
Courthouse Museum pays tribute to McCorrys, Cunninghams
The story of the McCorrys and Cunninghams goes way back to the very beginning of Merced County. Members of the two families have contributed…
County Fair Draws Big Crowds!
The Merced County Fair’s Board of Directors, management and staff want to thank the community for coming out to support this year’s Fair presented by Valley Children’s Healthcare, from June 5 to June 9.
While fair management is still auditing final attendance numbers, big crowds of smiling fairgoers showed up to…
Fair Concerts, Grandstand Events This Weekend!
The Merced County Fair is in full gear!
Here’s a look at this weekend’s events for the FREE Outdoor Theatre Concert Series presented by Coors…
Merced Fire Department welcomes 26 new graduates
Following a long series of applications, vetting, training, and hard work, 26 new firefighters were welcomed into Merced Fire Department on May 20…
Merced College Honors 61st Class of Graduates
Over this past week, more than 700 excited and hard-working Merced College students (out of nearly 1,200 eligible graduates) walked across the stage in front of friends and family members to receive their diplomas, signaling the end of this massive step in their journeys. Notably, for the second year, the Westside campus in Los Banos…
Former Tenaya teacher remembered with new marquee
A brand new electronic marquee is shining particularly bright out in front of Tenaya Middle School in south Merced this week.
“Graduation is…
Courthouse Museum, residents celebrate ‘60 Years Of The…
Local residents filled up the hallways of the Merced County Courthouse Museum last Thursday, May 23, to get a first look at the new exhibit: “The…
Riverdance Farms celebrates 20 years of festivals
Families eager to enjoy a traditional berry picking experience gathered at Riverdance Farms outside of Livingston last weekend to celebrate 20 years of Pick and Gather Festivals. Visitors were welcomed to enjoy all that the farm’s 72 acres has to offer.
The festival featured a petting zoo, food trucks, artisan vendors, hay rides,…