Tickets on sale for Carnegie’s Home & Garden Tour
What does an iconic 1911 home – recently renovated, an urban farmhouse that defines country charm, a two-story home that features elegantly appointed rooms, and a one-level contemporary home with an emphasis on outdoor living spaces have in common?
All are included in the Carnegie Arts Center’s Art of Design: Home & Garden Tour this…
Record rain puts focus on region’s flood control dams
The actuality and possibility of flooding in Merced County has certainly been in the news for the last few months. The town of Planada and some…
Legislative bills pose new threat to water supply
By John M. Derby, The Times Publisher
& Jonathan Whitaker, Managing Editor
Years ago, when Tony Coelho was our Congressman, we asked him to…
‘Romeo and Juliet’ coming to Yosemite National Park
The Shakespearian classic Romeo and Juliet will be coming to Merced and Yosemite National Park for the upcoming Earth Day weekend, April 20-23.
Set not so long ago in Fair Yosemite, Romeo and Juliet will face their feuding families and live to tell the tale. The mixture of the stunning setting, addition of fun modern music, and the…
Castle Air Museum rolls out newly restored ‘Intruder’
Volunteers at Castle Air Museum in Atwater rolled out their latest addition — a Grumman A-6E Intruder — last Saturday, March 25.
The aircraft…
Community brings ‘Clean California’ event to Planada
Merced Mayor Matthew Serratto, along with Merced County Supervisor Rodrigo Espinoza, Ralph Gladwin of Merced Walks, and Natalie Sturgeon of Just…
Kiddieland season begins just in time for Easter
The Kiddieland amusement area inside Applegate Park in Merced opened for the spring, summer and fall seasons last Saturday. Local families with youngsters can enjoy Kiddieland Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 2 pm., through the summer and early fall. The park features the famous Kiddieland Train, Carousel, the Go-Gator roller coaster, the…
Lake McSwain Spring Trout Derby set for April 1-2
The Lake McSwain Spring Trout Derby will be held this year on April 1 and 2.
Anglers can begin fishing at 6 a.m. the first day. The derby ends at noon the…
UC Merced Bobcats Give Back With Cleanup At Lake Yosemite
About 70 current UC Merced students, alumni and staff spent the morning picking up litter and pulling weeds in an effort to beautify areas around…
Shakespeare in Yosemite returning to park in April
Shakespeare in Yosemite returns to the Curry Village Amphitheater in 2023 for live performances of a new 90-minute adaptation of Romeo and Juliet — especially created for Yosemite National Park.
The setting has been transported to Yosemite and will feature loads of music and family-friendly environmental messages. And this time, the lovers will…