Local Business

This week, Grocery Outlet will start advertising for the first time in the Times — and it comes at a special time: only twice a year does the company hold a giant WINE SALE! The owners, Bobby and Ronica McGhee, are local people. Bobby was born and raised in Merced, attending local schools before entering the grocery business 29 years ago.…

Although the pandemic has canceled many public events and celebrations, there is still hope and a reason to celebrate for blushing brides in the Merced…

For everyone who loves the beautiful Fall Season and Halloween times, Vista Ranch at 7326 Highway 140 in Merced has opened its pumpkin patch for…

On Sept. 22, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that nail salons could reopen indoor operations. Indoor nail spas were allowed to immediately reopen, but were required to comply with specific safety measures. Times were tough for many salon owners during the closure due to the pandemic. Fred Jones Legal Counsel…

The board of directors behind the project to create the city’s first Kids Discovery Station, or children’s exploratorium, presented their first…

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 deliveries or takeout orders — after a temporary closure to regroup during the pandemic. The new hours will be Wednesday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. A smiling Valley Chef Vinnie…

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…

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 hopes to share with residents at her shop, “Lady Moon Raye.” The 30-year old Atwater resident just turned her passion for her Wiccan religion and Etsy merchandise into a full-blown local…