Downtown Merced

More than 200 ballots have been mailed to property owners in the Downtown Merced corridor to vote in favor of, or against, the creation of a Property Based Business Improvement District, otherwise known as a “PBID.” With a PBID, the owners would be agreeing to assess themselves a property tax that would generate a revenue stream (they would…

Teams of actors, writers, and directors commandeered a classroom on the third floor of the Multicultural Arts Center in Merced last Friday to…

ABY55 (or “Abyss”) skate shop will be celebrating its first anniversary this weekend with a community event featuring music, food, and art. While…

For its monthly edition on July 6, the “Mercado” Night Market provided a venue to celebrate the United States military and many local veterans. Main Street in downtown Merced was filled with happy shoppers enjoying live music, nearly a hundred vendors and booths, an aura of national pride. The festivities began with a color…

After rehearsing for only a week, an exceptional cast of local actors gave an emotionally-charged performance of Freedom’s Song to an appreciative audience…

Mercedians were treated to an awesome display of talent and athleticism last Sunday afternoon at Applegate Park's skatepark. The…

Of the various Juneteenth focused festivities going on over the weekend, there was one that focused as much on history as much as the children of today. That event was the 2023 Juneteenth for Kids Celebrate Freedom event at Bob Hart Square. Attendees were able to enjoy an adorable puppet show as well as free face painting. The…

Artists as well as community members came together inside the Multicultural Arts Center (MAC) in downtown Merced last weekend to celebrate the…

Seemingly making up for the disastrous weather that led to the cancellation of the recent Cinco de Mayo Mercado Night in downtown Merced, Mother…

There are wonderful people doing amazing things in Merced, but sometimes their work and generosity go unnoticed. They need to be highlighted from time to time. Yes, we do cover the performances of the Merced Symphony. On June 3, the exciting finale of the orchestra’s historic 65th Season will take place at the Merced Theatre.…