By SARAH LIM Special to the Times They are haunting, playful, and remarkable; they are the ghosts of Merced County from the ...

Mercy Medical Center in Merced has announced the birth of the hospital’s first New Year baby on Jan. 1, 2026 at 3:04 a.m.

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 Luna restaurant The highly-anticipated store is ...

Many local residents might be surprised to learn that one of the top firearms training facilities in California — and the entire United States — is located deep inside the sprawling Bettencourt Ranch, ...

Thousands of Sikhs turned out for Nagar Kirtan in Livingston over the weekend. It’s a ritual that happens often during the year, where Sikhs will form a parade and march from one place of worship to ...

Fresno County Supervisor Brian Pacheco announced today his candidacy to represent California Assembly District 27, promising to bring practical, common-sense solutions to Sacramento. “Throughout my ...

Jonathan Whitaker is Editor in Chief of Mid Valley Publications, overseeing the Merced County Times and Atwater-Winton Times. You can reach him directly at 209.580.9625, at our Merced office at 2221 K ...

John Miller covers local events as part of our reporting team, contributing to the Merced County Times, Atwater-Winton Times, Hilmar Times, Waterford News, and Hughson Chronicle & Denair Dispatch. You ...

You know those old, standard “I Voted” stickers that are included with ballots mailed to voters so it makes them feel special for participating in the democratic process. Well, Merced County voters ...

Both current and former Merced High Bears gathered together at the County Fairgrounds on Saturday for the 2023 Hall of Fame Dinner. As guests enjoyed a fabulous dinner prepared by Pereira Catering, ...

For yet another year, the passionate and hardworking folks at Castle Family Health Center (CFHC), along with their long list of amazing sponsors, have given their time to help spread resources and ...

The University of California, Merced today announced the largest philanthropic gift in its history, an extraordinary new commitment from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This transformational ...