By Jim Cunningham and Flip Hassett Special to the Times Traveling Highway 140 east of Merced and west of Mariposa, you will ...

While final attendance numbers are still being calculated, it was easy to see massive crowds of smiling fairgoers at this ...

Why is Father’s Day and fatherhood so important in Merced County? We can think of no better answer than the one presented by ...

If you are looking forward to some early summer entertainment at Merced’s Applegate Park — and see exciting classical theater ...

By JAMIE THOMAS Special to the Times As the vibrant hues of the Pride flag unfurled against the historic backdrop of the ...

By ROBIN SHEPARD Times Correspondent “Atwater is the Place to Be on the 4th of July!” And that’s not just a clever marketing slogan for this year’s citywide Independence Day celebration.  It’s the ...

They can’t say County Supervisor Scott Silveira, who represents the West Side, did not put up a good fight and a reasonable argument on behalf of his constituents during Tuesday’s regular board ...

Due to the combined efforts of Merced County’s many agricultural supporters, students, volunteers, and vendors, the 2025 Merced County Fair is finally here, and you don’t want to miss it. Jonathan ...

The Merced County Fair is off and running, and it all started with the Livestock exhibitions, shows and competitions featuring the hard work and skill of local 4-H and FFA students. The swine, sheep, ...

The basic choice presented to members of the Merced City Council on Monday night was to freeze four vacant police officer positions, one firefighter role, and one dispatcher job, or to fully fund them ...

The 2025 Merced County Fair, presented by Valley Children’s Healthcare, will take place June 4 through June 8 at the fairgrounds in Merced. Beyond the carnival rides, fair food and exhibits, a great ...

Editor’s note: Lt. David Milton of the Civil Air Patrol gave the following Memorial Day message during a ceremony inside the Veterans Section of the Merced District Cemetery on May 26. It is relevant ...