Ofelia Hemme used to run Ofelia’s Cocina, a Mexican restaurant on Kern Street with red and yellow tablecloths and sunny wall murals of beaches and palm trees. Her specialty was chiles rellenos: Stuffed peppers. “Every other place, they have chiles rellenos in Mexican restaurants, but ours were different,” says Hemme, …
Read More »When does Christmas shopping start for you? Business owners in Merced say sales up this weekend
For a lot of people, Thanksgiving weekend isn’t just about the turkey, stuffing or family gathering — it’s also about the deals they can score. Whether it’s waiting in line … Click to Continue »
Read More »NFL commissioner tells owners that ‘everyone should stand for the national anthem’
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday wrote a letter to all 32 league owners regarding the protests that have taken place during the national anthem, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. In … Click to Continue »
Read More »NFL commissioner tells owners that ‘everyone should stand for the national anthem’
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday wrote a letter to all 32 league owners regarding the protests that have taken place during the national anthem, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. In … Click to Continue »
Read More »Private Domestic Well Owners Left Behind In California’s Water Quality Push
The recent drought underscored the struggles of private well owners as wells across Tulare County went dry. But an underlying issue has existed all along: even those who have drinking water don’t necessarily know if it’s safe. “The problem is that those people that live outside of the city and …
Read More »While owners worked out, their car was swallowed by this sinkhole in downtown St. Louis
Aerial footage shows a white car on its side in a sinkhole in St. Louis, Missouri, with water gushing from a below-ground pipe. Owners of the car said they were coming back from the gym and found their car in the crater. It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the collapse, …
Read More »Proposal limiting California rifle sales angers Merced gun owners
A local gun shop owner said a proposed California law seeking to limit gun sales to one in a month is just “one in a long line” of efforts aimed … Click to Continue »
Read More »Is Merced’s economy improving? Business owners say yes.
Local investments are driving up interest in commercial real estate in downtown Merced and optimism in the minds of business owners, according to agents and owners. The biggest investment is … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police recover thousands of dollars in stolen property. Now, they’re looking for the rightful owners.
Merced police on Thursday served a search warrant that led them to two storage units full of stolen property. Now, police are hoping to return the items to their rightful … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced ranks 7th on list of cities with more renters than owners
The Merced area ranks toward the top of a list of cities with more renters than owners, according to a recent report from a rental website. The trend is a … Click to Continue »
Read More »California gun owners brace for shortages, price hikes under new ammo regulations
Ammunition sales have spiked dramatically during the last month as gun owners try to beat the clock on new regulations. Boxes holding 1,000 bullets have been selling fast at Stage … Click to Continue »
Read More »Newest Bear Creek Inn owners see historic home as part of Merced’s future
It may be one of the oldest homes in Merced, but the newest owners of the Bear Creek Inn are working to make their bed and breakfast part of the … Click to Continue »
Read More »The ban on plastic bags: An inconvenience for customers that can help littering, local store owners say
After making purchases Friday afternoon in Merced at Target on R Street, Cynthia Arismendez said she bought a bag for 10 cents to carry her items out, a charge that … Click to Continue »
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