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Local Protesters Say: ‘Hands Off!  Merced Fights Back!’

Hundreds of Merced residents gathered for a protest in Courthouse Park last Saturday as part of a nationwide “Hands Off!” effort to denounce the way President Donald Trump is running the country and what is being described as an…

Be prepared for significant road work on busy routes through Merced

Jonathan Whitaker Apr 10, 2025
After recent news about tariffs, and this week’s stock market woes, it’s probably safe to say many people are sick of hearing the phrase: “Short term pain for long term gain.” But lo and behold, local drivers are going to be…
Around Town

Christian Flag flying peacefully over Downtown Merced

Jonathan Whitaker Apr 10, 2025
The Christian Flag has been raised above Bob Hart Square in downtown Merced, alongside the U.S. Flag and the California Flag. A flag-raising ceremony was held on Friday, April 4, and it was observed by members of about seven…

Anderson family honored at ‘State of College’ 

By JAMES LEONARD In a historic first, Merced College President Chris Vitelli delivered the 11th Annual State of the College address from the heart of the Westside, bringing the community together at the Merced College Los Banos…
Local News

City of Atwater facing second lawsuit 

By ROBIN SHEPARD Times Correspondent The City of Atwater faces an additional lawsuit in connection to alleged conspiratorial actions within the city’s Community Development Department, which includes the Planning, …
Education

Merced College to break ground on AgTEC Center

Jonathan Whitaker Apr 3, 2025
Merced College will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated AgTEC Innovation Center, a cutting-edge facility that is a core component of the college’s work to revolutionize agricultural education and workforce…
Politics

Merced’s Murphy says he’s running for Dist. 27 seat in State Assembly

Jonathan Whitaker Apr 3, 2025
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 Esmeralda Soria, D-Fresno,…
Around Town

Central Valley Training Center hosts Open House, Art Hop

Jonathan Whitaker Mar 31, 2025
The Central Valley Training Center (CVTC) in Merced held an Open House and Art Hop event on March 21 for guests and local supporters.  “We are here to provide help and advocate for those who need extra help,” said Alicsa M.…

Outside Lands announces 2025 lineup featuring Tyler, the Creator, Hozier, Doja Cat

Jonathan Whitaker Mar 27, 2025
The beloved Bay Area festival, Outside Lands, has announced the lineup for its 17th year, once again boasting the finest music, food, drinks, art and cannabis in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park on August 8 - 10. Organizers are…
Around Town

Ralph Busby, longtime local insurance standout, passes away at 100

The Merced County Times Mar 27, 2025
Dec. 21, 1924 — March 22, 2025 Ralph Busby Ralph Thomas “Buz” Busby — the longtime co-partner in the well-known local business, Fluetsch and Busby Insurance — passed away last Saturday morning, March 22.…
Around Town

Albert Bardini, former Merced County supervisor, dies at 96 

The Merced County Times Mar 27, 2025
June 20, 1928 – March 17, 2025 Albert Bardini Albert Bardini, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, trusted friend, and steadfast community servant passed away peacefully in his favorite recliner…
Around Town

The Story Of Our County Library

The Merced County Times Mar 27, 2025
By SARAH LIM Special to the Times This year marks the 115th anniversary of the Merced County Public Library system. On June 6, 1910, the Merced County Board of Supervisors established our Public Library system with the…
Local News

Merced County leaders push back on ‘false narrative’ over library plans

Jonathan Whitaker Mar 27, 2025
After experiencing a firestorm of commentary on social media, and receiving hundreds of postcards and emails over the past week, Merced County supervisors are insisting they have no plan in their hands to privatize library…

Recent News

Assemblywoman Soria announces candidacy for State Senate 

Mar 19, 2025

Outrage erupts as word spreads Merced County is mulling library privatization

Mar 19, 2025
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Merced County CEO is stepping down from position

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Jonathan Whitaker Mar 13, 2025
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Merced County Fair Announces Concert Line-Up 

Jonathan Whitaker Mar 13, 2025
Education

Merced College to honor Anderson family

The Merced County Times Mar 13, 2025
Around Town

Envisioning ‘One of the Best Downtowns in the Valley’

Jonathan Whitaker Mar 13, 2025
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Established in 1964, Mid-Valley Publications (MVP) is an employee-owned group of five weekly community newspapers in Merced and Stanislaus counties. With the Merced County Times, Atwater-Winton Times, Hilmar Times, Hughson Chronicle & Denair Dispatch, and Waterford News, we are one of the longest-standing publishers of local newspapers within these two counties.

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