Parkinson’s Symposium to discuss Deep Brain Stimulation
The premier functional neurosurgeon in the Central Valley told the Times this week that literally thousands of people being treated for Parkinson's disease in this region could benefit from hearing his presentation on Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).
"I always advise my patients that they're their own best advocate, and they know…
Leaders Launch ‘State Of County’ At Merced…
Merced County leaders presented their first-ever State of the County event for the local community on March 20, at the…
Sacramento PAC commits to supervisors’ races
By ROBIN SHEPARD
Times Correspondent
A Sacramento-based political action committee associated with state Republican Party interests, and once…
Leaders to host ‘State of County’ at Merced Theatre
Merced County will host its inaugural State of the County event at 10 a.m., Friday, March 20, at the historic Merced Theatre in downtown Merced.
The special address will highlight key accomplishments from the past year and outline an exciting vision for the future of the County. The event is free and open to the public, with no tickets…
Bliss kicks off campaign for District 6 seat on Merced City…
Editor's note: This updated story corrects an editing error in the story that was published in print in this week's newspaper. The correct election district has…
Local Republican Assembly rallies during candidate night
Hundreds of residents joined together with dozens of political candidates on March 7 to take part in the Merced County Republican Assembly's 2026…
Merced County leaders OK bond strategy to confront road problems
It's one of the most common complaints you will hear from residents throughout the county: Roads are in poor — sometimes awful — condition, and that makes driving unpleasant, perhaps more expensive, and sometimes hazardous.
In response, local leaders often point out that road repairs are a costly endeavor, and there's only so much…
Merced College win prestigious national honor
Merced College has been named a 2026 Bellwether Award winner in the Workforce Development category, a national honor recognizing innovative and…
Executives offer upbeat outlook during review of projects at…
While the future of High Speed Rail in Merced has been a topic of debate among leaders, supporters and critics in recent weeks, county officials and…
Local high school students walk out to protest ICE
By ROBIN SHEPARD
Times Correspondent
The Five Corners intersection in Atwater was crowded Monday with high school student activists protesting Trump administration Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies.
An estimated 130 students from Atwater High School left campus and walked approximately 1 ½ miles to the busy…