Belluomini announces mayoral bid
Michael Belluomini, who served as one of the most diligent Merced City Council members in recent history, told the Times this week he has decided to run for mayor.
Residents will cast votes for new city leaders in the Presidential General Election set for Nov. 3.
So far, Belluomini joins homeless advocate Monica Villa as the only two…
From dropout to UCM grad, Barragan says he’s just begun
The most inspirational candidate story going into the March 3 Primary Election might just be the one about Angel Barragan’s life.
The 39-year-old…
Series of town halls to set stage for new guard
If you are interested in what’s ahead for the City of Merced and what residents are most concerned about, a series of town hall meetings and the Mayor’s…
‘City on the Rise’ began to take shape in 2019
You could say Mayor Mike Murphy set the tone for Merced in 2019 during his State of the City speech at the start of the year.
Murphy called for a renewed, priority focus on homelessness, and he announced the long-awaited transformation of the city’s downtown would come into view.
And you could say the city witnessed results on both fronts.…
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…
Voters urged to check status as county inks Primary ballots
Here’s an easy New Year’s prediction.
2020 will offer local voters a chance to participate in a wild national election — maybe even the most significant in…
Aguilera reveals campaign platform
Ricky Aguilera, a candidate for the District 2 seat on the Merced County Board of Supervisors, held a campaign kickoff event in front of the County Administration building on a recent afternoon.
The festive affair included speeches, music, traditional Mexican “baile folklorico” and Mexican sweet bread and hot chocolate.
Aguilera…
Town Hall meeting is all about soccer
Merced City Councilman Fernando Echevarria, who represents District 2 in south Merced, led a Town Hall meeting with other city leaders and local…
Councilman Serratto reaches out to neighborhood in district
District 5 Merced City Councilman Matthew Serratto led the effort for a Block Party / Town Hall in the neighborhood bordered by the avenues of…
City leaders: Keep out of public parks after 7 p.m.
Referencing public safety concerns amid echoes of the catch-phrase “nothing good happens in a park after dark,” a split Merced City Council on Monday night moved forward with an ordinance to change hours of use at public parks throughout the city.
The Council voted 4-3 for the drafting of an ordinance to close parks to the public after 7 p.m.…
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