City of Merced

Once again, the Merced City Council has given a green light to another piece of potential residential paradise outside of the current city limits and into the farthest northern reaches of the city’s so-called “sphere of influence,” and even beyond. Council members on Monday night unanimously voiced their support for a pre-annexation application…

City Manager, Stephanie Dietz, announced the appointment of Maria Mendoza as manager of Economic Development. Mendoza began her duties Monday, March 21.…

The annual High School Art Show is currently on show at the gallery of the Merced Civic Center, through April 15. The Merced County Arts Council will…

Near its wastewater treatment plant, the City of Merced farms about 700 acres of winter wheat, alfalfa and corn to support a sustainable operations program — but that means weeds, stubble and unwanted vegetation must be dealt with every year. This year, the city of Merced found an eco-friendly way to keep the weeds and wheat at…

Have you been to Duanes? It’s the “realest restaurant’ in town, according to social media. The restaurant is located downtown, “near the…

Awesome future opportunities, steady growth and building partnerships with individuals and organizations encourage Merced's new director of parks and…

As the City prepares for its annual community town hall meetings this February, I extend an invitation to our community and ask for participation. These meetings, scheduled on Thursday, Feb. 10 and Thursday, Feb. 17, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will provide opportunities to meet with Council Members and City staff, share input and learn more about…

If you’re a Merced resident, you might want to keep an eye out for a survey that should be arriving inside mailboxes in the coming days. This particular…

By Mike Biddison August is National Coffee Month, and coffee purveyors all over the country will be touting the joys and benefits of the brew that…

Merced entrepreneur Rocio Gonzalez, through a local partnership and with the assistance of two of her sisters, has developed and organized the new “Kind Neighbor Farmers Market” which takes place every Wednesday through Sept. 29, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., on the main campus of Golden Valley Health Centers in Merced, at 747 W. Childs…