Merced

Some major national retailers are making their debut at the Shoppes at Merced this week, completing the site’s transformation from an abandoned former Sears building into a vibrant shopping destination. Five Below is inviting customers to experience "fun, amazing value, and trendy products" for kids and families starting on Friday,…

A special meeting by the Merced City Council on Tuesday night might just end up being a small footnote in what has been a decades-long process to…

BOOK REVIEW By GWEN HAGAMAN Special to the Times No other building in Merced carries the same monumental feeling as its Italian Renaissance…

MUHSD NEWS UPDATE: El Capitan High School ushered in a new era for athletics with the official opening of a new on-campus football stadium on Tuesday afternoon. Students filled the stands as Merced Union High School District leaders, school administrators and local dignitaries celebrated the unveiling of the new $10.1 million stadium…

By DOANE YAWGER Special to the Times Police dogs are an essential component of law enforcement with the Merced Police Department and countless…

Our Central Valley By STEVE NEWVINE There’s a building in Merced that deserves some sort of historic marker. The Spanish-style building on 16th…

The sidewalks of Main Street were lined with thousands of people of all ages who came out to celebrate this year’s Holiday Hit Parade in Downtown Merced.  Mercedians were treated to an amazing parade that featured a first-look at the all-new Kiddieland Train, as well as local marching bands, dance performances, and creative floats from community…

The Goods Italian Market — one of the best new fall additions to Downtown Merced — is open at 348 W. Main Street, as an extension of the popular Bella…

By GABRIELLE ANDRADE Special to the Times Many local residents know Vanessa’s Ice Cream Shop as the place to be on a hot day in the Central…

By ROBIN SHEPARD Times Correspondent A new parish has opened its doors in Merced with the founding of Christ Our Redeemer Anglican Church, a traditional and sacramental parish committed to serving families and individuals seeking authentic Christian worship.  The newly formed congregation represents a return to the historic roots…