Downtown Merced is making a dramatic comeback and LGBTQs are helping to lead the way. With a population of nearly 90,000, the Central California city's downtown was once its crown jewel. Now it ...

"It's not about broken promises," the CEO told The Fresno Bee. "We want to have a smart discussion around what makes sense for the city." ...

Some business owners in downtown Merced said they were disappointed and left uncertain after a recent state report suggested high-speed rail stop in Merced would be delayed. “We need the tourism,” ...

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Some residents in California’s Central Valley are expressing frustration with the latest change in plans from the embattled California High-Speed Rail Authority. The first phase of the ambitious and ...

City sells $35 “Time Well Spent” shirts; CVOF will match shirt-sale dollars. Bob Hart Square renovation due by Christmas; new clock expected to arrive spring. Merced launches a $77,000 crowdfunding ...

The Downtown Merced Cultural District has been awarded $10,000 for its selection as one of California’s 10 new state-designated cultural districts, the city of Merced said in a news release. The ...

By JONATHAN WHITAKER Merced city leaders and administrative staff have begun working on a public outreach effort to ...

MERCED, California -- The fire sparked around 11p.m. near Main and H Street in Downtown Merced. The shop is run by the Saint Vincent De-Paul Society. Crews were able to knock the fire down rather ...

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