Local Business

The board of directors behind the project to create the city’s first Kids Discovery Station, or children’s exploratorium, presented their first founding partner, Webcor Building Inc, with certificates of appreciation this week. “Webcor has done an amazing job at helping us open this museum,” said Mayya Tokman, the museum’s founder…

Residents are enjoying the offerings of the newly renovated Mainzer Theater following the official opening last Wednesday. With strong support…

Bella Luna Bistro is back! This week, the popular Main Street restaurant in Merced returns to offering only the finest cuisine — for dinner…

For the last two years, Rocio Gonzalez, a Merced resident, has been planning to start a business — an all natural juice bar. Her dream came true with the opening of Kind Neighbor. On Aug. 22, she held a soft opening at 560 W. 18th Street in Merced. She chose not to have a big grand opening with a party atmosphere due to COVID. At the…

The heat seemed to be no problem for local residents as groups gathered outside a pop-up shop event downtown that featured custom artworks,…

Introducing and celebrating the Earth, the universe, and the cycles that govern us as creatures of the world are just a few things Madison Davis…

After 36 years of continuous operation, Gunrunner Gun Shop and Shooting Range in Merced will be closing its doors to the public, owner Gerry Mitchell told the Times. Mitchell first opened the shop in 1983 on Main Street in downtown Merced. The business grew with the community and would eventually make its way to its current…

On June 1, Retro Lux Hair Salon & Lounge at 436 W. Main Street in Merced reopened for customers to come in and get their hair done after…

We want you guys to survive and thrive. And it's critical that the electeds here in this country and the state begin to listen to the people that…

Two businesses in downtown Merced — known for supporting the work of local artists — are selling limited-edition T-shirts online to make money while their doors are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Eli Torres of the store Strangers, and Travis Strang of Tigers and Daggers Records have reached out to local artists who they…