Siam in the 19th century is the setting for the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "The King and I," opening at Playhouse Merced this weekend.
The Italian Catholic Federation, Merced, will serve a polenta and chicken cacciatore dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Italo- American Lodge, 18th and U streets.
Daniel Radcliffe acquits himself reasonably well in his first adult big screen role, a man haunted by "The Woman in Black."
I like the sound of 20-12. 20-11 just didn't sound right, so I always said "two thousand-eleven." 20-12 just feels right. When you say it fast, it feels like you're revving your engine, ready for takeoff.
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Mike Tharp: They thought she would be a vegetable |
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Loose Lips |
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Blog: Offbeat Merced |
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Blog: Health in Merced County |
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Lunden Souza: Stuff yourself with tasty, healthy foods |
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The Old Trainer: Dogs really are smarter than us |
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Brigitte Bowers: Living in 'the sticks' has its advantages over city life |
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Debbie Croft: Plenty to do before spring arrives |
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Sarah Lim: Ready to celebrate the Year of the Dragon |
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Russ Winton: How restaurants determine markups on wine |
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Outdoors: Castle Rock is worthy of its name |
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Doane Yawger: Don't miss the Turlock Swap Meet |
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Alma Fausto: University's smoking ban challenged |
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Leonel Farias: Money Management 101 |
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Mike North: PETA can't slow premiere of 'The Grey' |
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Jay Sousa: Workflow plan will help protect images |
"Go forth and write, write!" teacher and project director Ocean Jones called after a departing student at the Valley Voices Writers Club meeting on a recent Wednesday afternoon.
William Theophilus Brown, a painter who enjoyed success for more than half-a-century and was closely associated with the San Francisco Bay area's "figurative" movement, has died. He was 92.
Merced County Animal Shelter: Adoption fees for pet of the week are $35 for dogs and $15 for cats. If an animal is adopted before the newspaper comes out Saturday, another animal can be chosen in its place. For more information, call (209) 385-7436.
On Valentine's Day, just about anything can get a person in the mood - but there are some things are a sure bet. That's why we perused our most romantic hotels to find come-hither amenities that could have even total strangers getting hot and heavy in no time. Grab your spouse, significant other, or the eye candy that lives next door and check in to one of these sexy spots.
