Merced has budgeted nearly $728,000 in public art projects since the start of fiscal year 2021, according to a report ...

In celebration of our country’s 250th birthday — and as a way to create a living reminder of our core beliefs as U.S.

With less than two weeks before Election Day, Brian Pacheco says he’s in the final stretches of a long journey that has only increased in intensity and significance. The candidate for the District 27 ...

Charles August Meyer It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Chuck August Meyer. He was 95 years old. Chuck was born in Pasadena, CA, to Charles A. Meyer (a native of Germany) and the ...

I have watched our community’s discussion of Merced’s Measure B take shape over the past few weeks.  Those who want the City to improve our quality of life even as it grows lean “Yes.”  Those who view ...

Congressman Adam Gray visited City Hall and Bear Creek in Merced on Tuesday to present federal funding dollars he helped secure to support significant local infrastructure projects. At City Hall, Gray ...

Merced native Mike Murphy is running for the open District 27 seat in the State Assembly in this year’s General Election to be decided in November. One advantage Murphy enjoys is the fact that he is ...

Not long ago, the Courthouse Museum celebrated America’s 250th Anniversary with a patriotic presentation on the steps of the Old Courthouse. On Oct. 8, local groups and performers — including singer ...

At 32, Felipe Rojas-Flores is a relatively young attorney, local political candidate, and homeowner in south Merced. He’s currently running for the District 2 seat on the City Council. However, this ...

Sadie Grant (left), a 13 year old rocker, was brought out to Aftershock for her first festival experience by her metal veteran mom Danali McCain (right). When people outside of the metal community ...

When Mike Nelson was first elected as mayor of Atwater four years ago, he vowed to bring public safety, economic development, transparency, and accountability to city government. Today, as Mayor ...

Shane Smith is heading toward a second term as the District 4 representative on the Merced City Council. Interestingly, he is running unopposed on this year’s General Election ballot. It’s the first ...