Two months ago, the Times introduced readers to the local Medina-Benson family and shared the heartbreaking news of their son ...

It’s mid-August and valley music fans are already bracing for Aftershock — the largest rock, punk and metal festival on the ...

The following was sent to the Times by Unit 30 – Sheriff Sergeants & District Attorney Investigators. This is in response to Supervisor Darron McDaniel’s recent op-ed, “Pay raises for deputies were ...

In 2014, a Deputy Sheriff earned a base salary of $64,916.80. In 2025, that same role earns $99,840, a 54 percent increase in just over a decade (this percentage includes all rank and file deputies ...

By JIM CUNNINGHAM & FLIP HASSETT Special to the Times There is not much written information or images about the old small settlement of Yam but it is part of the history of.  It was situated along the ...

The start of the new school year this week was made a little easier for local families thanks to the Build-A-Backpack event ...

This is just a small thing, but this meant a lot to the citizens of Merced.’ — Police Chief Steven Stanfield Officers of the ...

Koi Saechao saw the sign at the empty lot on the corner of MLK and 16th streets, and she knew right away that this oddly ...

The last of three parts “They’ve already been out here,” said Alex Perl, technology and operations manager for Sierra Academy ...

Merced City Manager Scott McBride this week appointed Casey Wilson as the permanent fire chief for t Fire Department. Wilson, ...

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, ...