Merced County

In his first State of the College address since the pre-pandemic days of 2019, Merced College President Chris Vitelli touted the importance of a family-like culture, strong relationships and community partnerships to the college’s ability to innovate and evolve through great challenges. Merced College has broken ground on new…

Well, it looks like the City of Merced did its best to encourage a strong response from a population of nearly 85,000 residents. Leaders said they wanted…

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.,…

Human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Nadia Murad will be honored with the Spendlove Prize during a UC Merced virtual ceremony on Nov. 3. Murad has been selected as the 14th recipient of the Alice and Clifford Spendlove Prize in Social Justice, Diplomacy and Tolerance. The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize recipient will be honored…

There’s not a dry eye in sight, they say, when the Dream Flights come true. Dream Flights is a non-profit organization that has provided free…

It was obvious UC Merced Chancellor Juan Sanchez Munoz was both proud of meeting the challenge of the Covid pandemic and optimistic about the…

Dragaret — a cabaret experience — is coming to Merced’s Multicultural Arts Center next Saturday, Oct. 23. The 21 and older Halloween event is being held as a fundraiser for the MAC and will feature performances from local musicians, drag and cabaret performances, and a complimentary drink and desserts. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m., and…

It’s almost time for the one-year anniversary of “jrssoma,” an up-and-coming boxing and fitness gym opened by Jaime Velazquez at 1473 Broadway in downtown…