Local Business

Ryan Mondragon, owner of Sanctuary Pizza, is combining community with pizza, and by doing so, is transforming the traveling pizza industry in the Central Valley. “Pizza is the vessel to break barriers,” Mondragon says. “Yes it’s what I do, and how I make my living, but it also gets people to talk to you, and see what you do with it.” From…

The valley tech company Bitwise has opened the doors of its new location at the intersection of M and Main streets in Downtown Merced.…

Exotic and rare plants are at the center of Asio Verde — Downtown Merced’s newest, one-of-a-kind specialty plant shop. The grand opening for…

There’s always wine at a Portuguese dining table. That’s how Andre Santos and Michelle Rosa start to explain the name and purpose of Vinhos — the married couple’s new wine lounge and tapas destination in Downtown Merced. Vinhos, located at 427 W. Main Street, opened last week with the sounds of cheers, laughter, jazz music and…

Merced’s newest (and only) Puerto Rican restaurant — Chef Rafa’s Kitchen-Agueybana — is set to have its grand opening this Saturday, March 19, at…

Smart Depot Supply, the newest supply store in Merced, celebrated its official grand opening last Wednesday, Feb. 9, at its location, 863 W. 15th…

At first, we were happy when Times contributor Tom Frazier turned in his latest column known as “Searching For What’s Happening.” The column dealt with a perennial favorite topic among a wide variety of Mercedians: Taco Trucks, and which one is considered the best. Now, it’s a big ask to narrow down the hundreds of taco trucks that line…

The Branding Iron Restaurant, the oldest and most famous fine-dining venue in Merced, was sold by owners Greg and Kara Parle effective Jan. 1. The…

Kreepy Kawaii is moving! The art studio and store currently, currently located at 1731 Canal St., is moving right across the street to 1742 Canal St as of…

Well aren't you all in for a fun treat! Kreepy Kawaii is hosting their second annual Halloween Art Show next Friday, Oct. 29,  from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., inside the gallery at 1731 Canal Street in Downtown Merced. The spooky art show will be hosting 35 artists and will feature over 45 Halloween themed art pieces. “A majority of artists…