Planning an escape to Hornitos, ghost town of Gold Rush era
We’re free!
My wife and I both have received two doses of COVID-19, thanks to local volunteer, Dr. Tiwa.
We can toss the masks, pop in the car, and go crazy, right? No. Wrong.
Nothing much has really changed. We are still in the purple tier. When people are fully vaccinated (a week or two after the second dose), but most others aren’t…
Butch Hughes Foundation supporting youth sports for all
A foundation to support youth sports in our communities has recently been established and needs local support.
The Butch Hughes Youth Baseball…
County targets Westside park grant, needs community feedback
Merced County is applying for a State grant to improve O’Banion Park in Dos Palos. A workshop will be held at the park on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. to ask…
The story of Osborn Park, as told by Vicki Carne
This is the story of Osborn Park at 750 Bellevue Road in Atwater told by Vicki Carne, Secretary of the Atwater Historical Society, and edited by Beverly Barela.
The City of Atwater’s Osborn Park, located on 17 acres on Bellevue Road next to the Livingston Canal, was named after Charles A. Osborn. The City had several proposals to choose from…
‘Zpooky Nights’ thrill children visiting Applegate Park Zoo
Applegate Park Zoo in Merced was decked out for Halloween, and provided a fun and safe place for children during Zpooky Nights, a three-day event last…
There’s a fresh-air food market every Saturday in Merced
By LYNDA BROMMAGE
What better way to spend a Saturday morning and early afternoon than paying a visit to the Merced Certified Farmers’ Market.
Even if…
The People’s Fridge is coming to downtown Merced
The People’s Fridge — a free community fridge where people can take home fresh produce — will open soon at the 18th Street People’s Garden located at 936 W. 18th Street in Merced.
“We feel it’s a good solution to fighting food insecurity and food waste,” said Erin Meyer, the coordinator of the Sustainable Food Programs at UC Merced.
Food…
Intimate garden soiree marks return of Bella Luna Bistro
Bella Luna Bistro is back!
This week, the popular Main Street restaurant in Merced returns to offering only the finest cuisine — for dinner…
The Benefits Of Raw Honey
Sore throat? Trying to fight off your seasonal allergies or cold and flu symptoms? Look no further than your local bee farmer to overcome those yucky and…
Don’t miss ‘Ask Me Anything’ featuring Yosemite park ranger
Would you like to find out all about a park ranger’s experiences in Denali National Park in Alaska, where there are grizzly bears and caribou galore?
This is only one of many fascinating topics to ask Jesse Chakrin live on “Ask Me Anything” which will take place on September 7 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. via Zoom. Those interested can register…
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