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‘Vermin attractant' found at one spot in latest Merced County health inspections

One Merced County business evaluated during the latest round of inspections by the county Division of Environmental Health received an “unsatisfactory” grade. Of the latest businesses to be evaluated Nov. 5-10, six received a rating of “good” and two received a rating of “satisfactory.” What the ratings mean Businesses that accumulate zero to six violation points during an inspection receive a “good” rating. A rating of “satisfactory” is given to businesses that accumulate seven to 13 points. Businesses that accumulate 14 points or greater receive an “unsatisfactory” rating. Violations recorded by inspectors can range in severity from minor to major. Major violations are “very likely to get people sick” and must be corrected immediately or the business, or parts of the business, must close until the issue is corrected, according to the Division of Environmental Health. If a business fails an inspection, a reinspection is required at a later date. The Division of Environmental Health said a minor violation is one “likely to get people sick but does not require the location to close.” Businesses that received ‘Unsatisfactory’ ratings Rare Earth Coffee Los Banos, 2510 E. Pacheco Blvd., Los Banos Rare Earth Coffee Los Banos received an “unsatisfactory” rating (19

Merced County, CA · 1d

The Modesto Bee

Classic rock group set bring its mega-hits to Modesto's Gallo Center. Who, when

Get the Eat. Sip. Play. newsletter in your inbox Available now: Sign up here for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. Gallo Center audiences will be ready to get down at an upcoming concert. KC & The Sunshine Band is set to perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at the downtown Modesto venue. Limited tickets remain available. Led by Harry Wayne “KC” Casey, the rock/disco-centric band formed in 1973. Casey said in an online story on ktalnews.com that “he wants to keep uplifting people and getting them to dance with his music.” “I think people are looking for any kind of escape to feel good and to feel happy,” he was quoted in the story. “It’s kind of a blessing for me, because that’s what it was intended to do. I’m so happy that it’s still doing it generation after generation.” The band usually features 15 artists playing horns, singing backup and dancing, according to the story. The group’s well-known mega-hits include “That’s the Way (I Like It),” “Get Down Tonight” and “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty.” Remaining tickets are $78 to $118 for the show at the Gallo Center, 1000 I St. in

Modesto, CA · 4d

The Modesto Bee

New Oakdale restaurant should be mentioned when talking about good barbecue

A question I am frequently asked and see on social media often is, “Which restaurant has the best barbecue in the Stanislaus County region?” After visiting recently opened Craft BBQ Smokehouse & Catering in Oakdale, I believe it should be part of the conversation. Craft BBQ restaurant opened Nov. 12 on E. F St., two years after owners Jesse Padilla and Matt Martin launched the brand as a catering company. Martin, former Valley Meal Prep owner, and Padilla, a longtime Modesto chef, expanded with a food trailer, which they opened behind an old Valley Meal Prep building in Modesto June 2025. The duo planned to open a restaurant in that McHenry Avenue space, but it was sold to different restaurateurs — more on that later. When they found the building in Oakdale, a former Chinese food and sushi buffet, they acquired a prime location and a new business idea : a salad bar and barbecue buffet. Menu items you cannot miss at Craft BBQ The $11.97 one-trip or $17.97 unlimited salad bar was launched with the opening of the restaurant. The barbecue buffet equipment is set up but, per my previous conversations with Padilla and Martin, the option will likely

Oakdale, CA · 1d

The Modesto Bee

I tried out a Modesto doughnut shop on a $25 budget. Why it's ‘the best in town'

As someone who was born and raised in the Modesto area, I know how passionate Modestans are about Mr. T’s doughnuts. Although I’m a little nervous to admit this, I’ve never been a big fan of Mr. T’s. Delicate Donut Shop . For the longest time, doughnuts just weren’t my thing. Growing up, I was health conscious and pretty picky about how I chose to indulge. Don’t get me wrong — I’ll take a chocolate chip cookie or sweetened iced coffee any day of the week. Doughnuts just never seemed worth the calories or extra sugar to me. However, my attitude has definitely changed thanks to my latest On a Budget adventure. Modesto Bee reader Claudia Newcorn, who previously suggested I visit Modesto’s Village Health Foods , recommended another local place for me to try on a $25 budget: We Donuts . “They have a wide array of pastries as well as a good, well-priced lunch menu,” Claudia told me. “The prices are surprisingly low for the size of these items. I had to double check my receipt to make sure she hadn’t under-charged me.” I headed to the doughnut shop chain’s newer Modesto location to see what I could

Modesto, CA · 11h

The Modesto Bee

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Modesto's Fruit Yard Amphitheater announces first 2027 season concert. Who, when

Get the Eat. Sip. Play. newsletter in your inbox Available now: Sign up here for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. Barely a month after its final show of the current year, the Fruit Yard Amphitheater has announced its first concert for the 2027 season. Country rocker Cody Jinks and his band The Tonedeaf Hippies will play 7 p.m. Friday, June 11 at the Modesto venue. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13. The performance is part his The Working Man Tour, “built around Jinks’ commitment to his fans and keeping live music affordable and accessible,” according to a press release. “The tour takes a different approach to the modern concert experience, with ticket options designed to allow groups of four to attend for $100–$150 total,” according to the release. Availability is limited in some locations. Jinks’ tour also plans to offer market-specific food and drink specials where possible. The release did not indicate if the above options would be available at the Modesto stop. Jinks performs a blend of outlaw country and rock ’n’ roll. He’s known for songs including “Loud and Heavy” and “Hippies and Cowboys.” The concert will follow the

Modesto, CA · 4d

KFI AM 640

Coyote Thought Euthanized After Biting Atwater Village Toddler Is Alive

Reports of a nippy Atwater Village coyote's demise were premature, after the less-than-mortally wounded animal was spotted limping through the neighborhood where a child was bitten, it was reported Wednesday.

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

KMPH.com

Family seeks support for Atwater mother of four facing costly endometriosis surgery

ATWATER, Calif. (FOX26) — An Atwater family is asking for the community's help as a mother of four faces a costly surgery for stage four deep infiltrating endometriosis. Lori has been diagnosed with an advanced form of endometriosis that has affected multiple organs, including her colon, bowels, and kidneys, according to her brother, Randy Beavers.

Atwater, CA · 19h

fastfoodclub.com

Got A Sweet Tooth In Merced? Branding Iron Has Grilled Steaks Over Oak For Ranch Families Since 1952

Some restaurants feed a town, and a rare few become part of its family photo album. In Merced, there is a steakhouse where parents once went for prom and later came back with their grown kids to celebrate a 60th wedding anniversary. That kind of loyalty does not happen by...

Merced, CA · 2d

Merced Sun-Star

3 Merced County football teams play in section quarterfinals. A look at matchups

The Sac-Joaquin Section high school football playoffs kick off Friday night, and three Merced County teams are looking to go on a run and claim a blue banner. Here’s a look at the quarterfinal matchups (all games scheduled for 6 p.m. kickoff): Division 3: Merced at Vanden After going 2-2 during nonleague play, the Bears have been on a roll. Merced, which won six straight games to claim the Central California Conference championship, now heads to Fairfield for a Division 3 quarterfinal matchup. Merced features a powerful running attack, with seniors Anthony Tacheira (530 yards, 12 touchdowns) and Dougie Andrews (774 yards, 8 TDs) running behind a solid offensive line. Vanden is 9-1 and won the Monticello Empire League with a 6-0 record. The two teams met in the Division 3 quarterfinals in 2025, with the Vikings edging the Bears 26-25 in Merced. Division 5: Casa Roble at Hilmar Top-seeded Hilmar takes its perfect record (10-0) into a first-round matchup against eighth-seeded Casa Roble of Orangevale. The Yellowjackets, having won the Trans-Valley League title at 6-0, are the clear favorites to take home the Division 5 title. The Hilmar offense has been unstoppable this season. It’s led by senior quarterback

Merced County, CA · 3d

Yahoo!

13 Changes In-N-Out Burger Needs To Make

I have a few beefs with In-N-Out Burger (bun intended), but I, like so many with ties to California, grew up eating here. Founded in Baldwin Park in 1948, the fast-food chain feels like it's woven into the fingerprint of the Golden State at this point. And with generations of my mom's side born and raised in Southern California, it should be no surprise that it was a family tradition to eat at In-N-Out when we were visiting our loved ones. With these meals marking our gatherings, reunions, and Disneyland trips with everybody, In-N-Out Burger has never just felt like some random fast-food joint to me. It feels personal.

California · 6d

csusignal.com

Offline Comedy brings secret standup comedy shows to the 209

Offline Comedy brings no-phone, secret-location comedy shows to the 209. It offers residents of Turlock, Modesto, Merced and more a chance to get off of their phones and check out live standup comedy. Offline Comedy’s creator, Andrew Nosrati, wanted to bring excitement to the 209. As a Turlock native, Nosrati...

Turlock, CA · 1d

The Modesto Bee

Record-breaking El Niño could hit the Central Valley. Join us for a live forum

As the Central Valley braces for a historic Super El Niño, The Modesto Bee , The Fresno Bee and Merced Sun-Star are partnering to host a virtual panel discussion on how residents can prepare. Meteorologist Sean Macaday and Stanislaus County Deputy Director of Emergency Services Ruben Wegner will answer questions on Zoom about the El Niño on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. People can register for the free event at https://mcclatchy.zoom.us/meeting/register/yMrpkNJeQ-GkY8t4P_TViw The panelists will be available to take audience questions during the event. Readers may also submit questions ahead of the event below.

Stanislaus County, CA · 2d

Merced Sun-Star

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Where to get a free turkey in Merced this Thanksgiving season

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and many families are feeling added stress about how to afford a traditional Thanksgiving meal at a time when grocery prices and the overall cost of living continue to rise. In Merced, families and individuals looking to put a meal on the table without stretching their budgets can bring home free turkeys and meal boxes from a number of community events between now and the holiday. There are four main food giveaway events happening in Merced and one in Los Banos. The annual Hostetler Turkey Giveaway will return to Merced on Monday, Nov. 16, and tTuesday, Nov. 17, in Los Banos. Both events begin at 9:30 a.m. and organizers say they intend to distribute 1,000 turkeys. The giveaway is held in memory of Cathie Hostetler, a prominent Merced-area businesswoman, real estate broker and philanthropist. Along with turkeys, there will also be additional food items, including cheese and almonds, while supplies last. In order to pick up a turkey you must present local identification and there is a limit of one turkey per household. On Saturday, Nov. 21, Walking by Faith Ministries International is hosting a turkey giveaway at the Merced County Fairgrounds from noon

Merced, CA · 10h

YourCentralValley.com

Central Valley breaks two high temperature records

Fresno and Merced set new record high temperatures on Thursday, reaching 82 and 83 degrees respectively.

Fresno, CA · 21h

Merced Sun-Star

Merced County election update: Incumbent extends lead in city council race

Merced County released its latest election results on Friday afternoon and incumbent Merced city councilmember Fue Xiong has extended his lead in a tight battle in Merced’s 6th District city council race. The county said in its latest release that 73,689 ballots have been processed, and that there are 1,947 ballots left to be processed. The next results update from the county is expected no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Here’s a look at the latest numbers: Merced City Council races In a three-way race in Merced’s 6th District, Xiong has extended his lead over retired teacher John Bliss. Xiong leads with 43.2%, ahead of Bliss at 40.7%, a 121-vote margin. Merced businessman Yader Zeledon is in third with 15.8%. There were 12 write-in votes. In the 2nd District race, Felipe Rojas-Flores continues to hold a large lead over incumbent Yang Pao Thao, 57.8% to 41.5%, a 324-vote margin. Merced’s incumbent 4th District representative, Shane Smith, ran unopposed. Superintendent of schools race Ana Boyenga still holds a lead over Richard Lopez in the race to become the next Merced County superintendent of schools. Boyenga now leads Lopez, 50.8% to 49.2%, a margin of 1,008 votes. With 1,947 ballots left

Merced County, CA · 1d

mercedcountytimes.com

Xiong, Bliss in tight Council race; Boyenga still ahead

New election results released Tuesday by the Merced County Registrar of Voters were very favorable to Merced City Councilman Fue Xiong who is seeking reelection to the District 6 seat that represents the furthest northern area of town, including UC Merced. On Election Night last week, Xiong was trailing behind...

Merced, CA · 2d

Merced Sun-Star

Merced High boys and girls water polo teams to play for section championships

The Merced High boys and girls water polo teams will play for Sac-Joaquin Section championships on Saturday after earning impressive wins in the semifinals. The top-seeded boys will play for a Division 2 title after defeating fourth-seeded Lodi 22-8 on Wednesday. The Bears (30-1) will face second-seeded Granite Bay (19-12) in the championship game at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Natomas Aquatic Center. Granite Bay edged third-seeded Del Oro 13-12 in the other semifinal. The Merced girls team, seeded second in Division 1 , dominated third-seeded Granite Bay 14-5 in their semifinal showdown on Wednesday. The Bears (27-3) will face top-seeded Davis Sr. (19-9) for the title on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. in Natomas. Davis Sr. defeated fourth-seeded Whitney 20-4 in their semifinal.

Merced, CA · 2d

unearththevoyage.com

New Finds Arrive Every Week At This Huge California Antique Warehouse Where Treasure Hunters Lose Hours

Some buildings look plain from the parking lot and then swallow your whole afternoon once you step inside. That is exactly what happens at a big antique spot tucked into California’s Central Valley, where dozens of dealers fill the aisles with glassware, records, furniture, and odd little treasures. Regulars...

Salida, CA · 2d

The Modesto Bee