Christmas

Many people already know the story of the almond Christmas tree, about three miles outside Hughson.  It’s been told before in the local newspaper, and a few years ago, it even made the nightly newscast on a national network.   But you know, there’s always somebody, driving through those country roads, passing by the rows and rows of…

It’s time for one of the City of Atwater’s favorite events, the annual Atwater Christmas Parade, and on Dec. 3, starting at 7 p.m. This year’s Grand…

Old Saint Nick made his first appearance at Merced Mall on Saturday, Nov. 20, just in time for the start of the holiday season. As is…

'While they were homeless, they never complained about anything. They’re humbled that they’re still alive and breathing.' Sue Emanivong, Healthy House  Sebastian Junger’s book, A Perfect Storm, tells the tale of a North Atlantic storm that took 13 lives in 1991. It happened as a result of a nor’easter that absorbed Hurricane Grace and…

Every year in December, the Merced Police Department asks local schools to provide them with a list of deserving students who may be facing challenges…

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and strict Public Health safety-related crackdowns, hundreds of Mercedians made there way through Main…

For over a decade, two homes in Merced at 252 and 300 Sunset Drive, owned by the Libecki and Ryan families, have put on an extensive animated holiday light show synced to vibrant renditions of traditional Christmas music, as well as classic rock and hard rock music. People are invited to drive up and park (without obscuring the vision of…

“People want to share gifts with each other, especially this time of year,” began Marie Middleton, owner of Expressions of Love Floral & Gifts in…

Community members enjoyed the 10th annual CHP toy drive kick-off on Dec. 8 at Starbucks in the Applegate Ranch shopping center in Atwater. Among others, CHP…