At the age of 23, it’s no surprise that Roberto Montes is a newcomer to the scene of Atwater politics. It wasn’t that long ago when he received a college degree just down the road at Stan State and ...

Nurses, physicians and leaders at Mercy Medical Center are celebrating a milestone that has been a decade in the making.  During a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 16, Mercy officials ...

More than 84,000 ballots were cast by Merced County voters in the Nov. 5 General Election, according to the local Elections Department. As of the Times press deadline on Wednesday morning, ...

This one is for all of the rockers, metal heads, and alt kids out there who have been waiting patiently all year. Finally, in just about a week, the legendary Aftershock Music Festival will return to ...

He was attached there with the US Marines, serving and protecting the president of the United States. At one time, he managed a top-tier security firm in Silicon Valley. With an average $55 million ...

Merced County will host its inaugural State of the County event at 10 a.m., Friday, March 20, at the historic Merced Theatre in downtown Merced. The special address will highlight key accomplishments ...

On Dec. 14th, 2023, surrounded by family, the world lost a beautiful soul. Melissa knew the Lord held open arms for her as she embraced her departure. Her legacy of gentle love will continue to shine ...

The Merced County Board of Supervisors is bringing interim County CEO Mark J. Hendrickson forward as the most qualified candidate for the top position of County Executive Officer for the County of ...

La Grange is a small, local unincorporated community loaded with history. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierras lies this historic town. This one-time county seat glories in its history of the past ...

Mike Murphy, the former mayor of Merced, announced this week his candidacy for the District 27 seat in the State Assembly. The move comes a little over a week after current District 27 Assemblywoman ...

While the future of High Speed Rail in Merced has been a topic of debate among leaders, supporters and critics in recent weeks, county officials and company executives are pointing to progress ...

Longtime residents are shocked and deeply disappointed in the aftermath of a fire this week that destroyed a historic and beloved building on M Street in Merced. Built in 1897, the three-story ...