Local resident remembering Tony Bennett
By Steve Newvine
Special to the Times
When I learned Tony Bennett passed away on July 21 at the age of 96, two thoughts crossed my mind.
One was about the song he wrote and debuted right here in the Valley. The other was how I power walked up Nob Hill in San Francisco just to see his statue a few years ago.
The singer could interpret…
This Newspaper Will Once Again Stand In Support Of Kids,…
By John Derby & Jonathan Whitaker
Fifteen years ago this month, state inspectors closed down Kiddieland at Applegate Park in Merced. They said the small…
Consecutive car shows impress fans in Merced, Atwater
It doesn't get much better than two big old car shows within two days' time of each other.
I was in tall cotton last Thursday at the monthly…
Failsafe procedures and an avoidable Cage Car escape
By Greg Wellman
The late 1960s and early ’70s in the criminal justice system were primitive, though some would say not much progress has been made at all over the decades. Just tune in to the nightly news.
As Probation Officers back then, we pretty much had life spelled out for us when filing new charges or dealing with the Courts.…
What Are We Going To Do With All This Water?
The view of Lake McClure as you drive past Horseshoe Bend is amazing. Never in our memory has the lake been this full of water.
The river through…
When the sheriff speaks about safety, local residents listen
Sheriff Vern Warnke is often asked to speak for service clubs in Merced County. It's part of his job to inform the public.
Be prepared, as he is a “No…
The Heat Wave
There is no use complaining as the heat, which we are used to having at this time in the Central Valley, is here.
It seems hotter than usual because we have had such a wonderful mild summer thus far; however, we live in a high desert and nothing will change. Planting all the grass and trees will keep the dust and wind from blowing like it…
How did nearby Buhach Colony get its name?
In the mid 1800s, with the discovery of gold in California, many people were drawn to this area with the dreams of a better life for themselves…
Summer Academy proved enriching for young students, MCSD…
As the sun sets on Summer Academy 2023, I would like to reflect on the positive energy that took place from June 20 through July 14. During the 18-day…
When Do You Remember The Weather Being Like This?
This will be 66 years for us in this valley, and never has there been weather as beautiful as we have seen this year.
With the exception of a couple of very hot days, the rest of the weather has been outstanding.
They were predicting July 4th would be very hot. It was not.
There has not been a forest fire blowing hot smoke down the…