John Bliss, a lifelong Mercedian and teacher at Buhach Colony High School, is returning to the local political scene and a race for the District 6 seat on the Merced City Council.  Bliss met with ...

Hundreds of residents joined together with dozens of political candidates on March 7 to take part in the Merced County ...

By SARAH LIM Special to the Times The Old Library Building stood for decades in Courthouse Park as a symbol of learning. When it was destroyed by a fire in December 2024, many Merced residents were ...

Once again, the much-anticipated annual Weaver Arts production is here at the historic Merced Theatre, with this year’s production being Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” — based on the massive 2013 hit film. ...

By JIM CUNNINGHAM Special to the Times Situated in the southern part of Merced County lies a small, but proud, city with a name that translates to two timbers or two sticks.  This quaint community is ...

Outside Lands, now in its 18th year, is returning to celebrate the finest music, food, wine, beer, cocktails, art and ...

It’s one of the most common complaints you will hear from residents throughout the county: Roads are in poor — sometimes ...

Danny Wimmer Presents has announced the full music lineup for the 14th year of Aftershock, October 1-4 at the scenic Discovery Park in Sacramento. My Chemical Romance, TOOL, Limp Bizkit and Pierce The ...

Alberto Velarde of Atwater believes he’s a top contender with an excellent advantage in this year’s race for Superintendent of County Schools. The 63-year-old Velarde points to his 27 consecutive ...

By Mike Harris As Merced debates where to support a future high-speed rail station, it is natural that the discussion reflects both economic priorities and the deep sense of place residents feel about ...

A new taproom on Main Street — Una Más — has become an attractive and popular addition to the growing Downtown Merced scene. Two brothers, Abraham and Issac Santana, opened the establishment at the ...