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…
Merced County OKs plan for $29.8 million in relief funds
Aiming to address the impacts of the pandemic in Merced County, the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a funding plan for approximately $28.9…
COVID-19 related deaths reach 70 in Merced County
Today, the Merced County Department of Public Health confirmed seven additional deaths related to COVID-19 (one previously-reported death has been…
City Council lets sales tax proposal die without a vote
The Atwater City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday afternoon to consider putting a 1 cent general sales tax on the upcoming November election ballot.
Present inside of City Hall was City Manager Lori Waterman, City Attorney Frank Splendorio, and members of city staff with the entirety of the council and Mayor Paul Creighton…
Four more COVID-19-related deaths reported in Merced County
(Dept. of Public Health data)
Today, the Merced County Department of Public Health confirmed four additional deaths related to COVID-19.…
Mayors send letter of disapproval regarding Merced…
Editor's Note: The following letter from all the mayors in Merced County was sent today to the Merced County Board of Supervisors.
Mayors of Merced…
Restaurant Outdoor, Patio Dining In Merced Area Helps Counter All The Virus News, Blues
In addition to offering take-out meals, many restaurants in Merced and Atwater are thinking outside the box and industriously converting their outdoor spaces to outdoor dining in compliance with state guidelines during the pandemic.
Restaurants with outdoor dining which deserve praise for their innovative thinking are too numerous…
Six more deaths of local residents related to COVID-19…
• Today, the Merced County Department of Public Health confirmed six additional deaths related to COVID-19:…
Merced County floats sales tax plan while region remains in…
STORY UPDATE: The Special Meeting of the Merced County Board of Supervisors will be held on TUESDAY, AUG. 4, AT 10 A.M., in the board chambers located at 2222 M…
City of Atwater stands firm over ‘sanctuary’ status
They have tried to put a gun to our head to make us fold.
They want our citizens to feel scared and vulnerable; don’t be.
They want to increase political heat or we become the next victim
in today’s long line of victims in today’s cancel culture.
Atwater Mayor Paul Creighton
Leaders in Atwater this week declared they will defend…