Merced wins bid for new summer concert series slated for 2020
By ELIZABETH ARAKELIAN
UC Merced External Relations
A collaboration among the City of Merced, community members and the University of California Merced is bringing a little night music back to the Merced Open Air Theater.
Friday evening concerts will begin at the outdoor half-shell, in Applegate Park, starting in summer…
Merced names Capt. Matt Williams acting police chief
Capt. Matt Williams, a 30-year veteran of the Merced Police Department, has been named the acting police chief. He fills the vacancy left by the retirement…
Merced leaders accept generous gift from public art…
Editor’s Note: This story updates a previous version published in the print version of the Merced County Times that incorrectly identified what…
‘The Tioga’ sign returns to mark downtown revival
You can say it’s a sign of the times.
And something to welcome in the New Year.
Local residents and travelers on Highway 99 are seeing what used to be a familiar sight atop the historic Hotel Tioga — a giant sign high above downtown Merced.
Many will recall the old sign that lit up Main Street nights for decades.
The new sign…
Merced Police Chief Goodwin announces retirement
BREAKING NEWS - (FROM CITY OF MERCED)
After 23 years with the Merced Police Department, on Monday Merced Police Chief Christopher Goodwin announced his…
MUHSD board OKs big solar project
In its ongoing efforts to become a more environmentally-sustainable district, Merced Union High School District (MUHSD) is partnering with ENGIE Services…
Details emerge on important new center for children’s care
By September 2021, Merced will have a new children's outpatient care center costing millions of dollars. The new complex within sight of Mercy Medical Center will encompass 25,000 square feet of facilities arranged in three pods, staffed at first by 25 to 30 medical professionals.
Rob Saroyan of Fresno, president of the Valley Children's…
Merced County’s first kids’ museum set to open next spring
The first-ever children’s museum in Merced County is set to open this coming spring, giving all wonderers and little explorers an opportunity to…
Atwater resident embodies Veterans Day values
By THEODORE QUINTANA
Navy Office of Community Outreach
As Americans reflect on the service of military men and women this Veterans Day, some may not…
MCSD board introduces next leader of city schools
Dr. Richard Alan “Al” Rogers, the next superintendent of the Merced City School District, received a warm welcome at Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting, held inside a crowded Hoover School Gym filled with parents, students, administrators and elected leaders.
“I commit to you that I will work collaboratively with all staff,…