Mr. Parra is truly talented - he entertained our friends during my husband's and daughter's…read morebirthday party. He pre-draws a heading for the picture that reflects the event. Everyone enjoyed going away with this personalized part favor. Would definitely hire him again!

We hired Steve for our company Christmas party. He was both professional and personable from the…read moreonset of signing the contract to the end of the party. Everyone enjoyed his caricatures and thought it was one of the highlights of the party. He asked each person/couple what their likes were so that he could incorporate it into the pictures (mine had my husband and me with our dog at the beach), which made them even more special. Because the drawings were so popular, Steve stayed 2 hours longer than we originally contracted for and did so gladly! I highly recommend Steve for any of your party plans.

This is how I keep in the loop on news in Western Fresno County. The paper is also now online…read morehttp://www.kerwestnewspapers.com/ I hope they stay around and don't go the route as did the Coalinga Record. The paper and website definitely need updating but I guess it's acceptable for the rural area it serves.

The Kerman News is no worse than any small town newspaper with limited staff and finance. Mark, who…read moreedits and writes most of the paper, is very bright and, to my knowledge, has never intentionally lied during the 30 years I've been here. Having majored in journalism a lifetime ago, I can say the Cannons are observed, there is ongoing integrity and the schools, children, farmers, business community and citizens are all well served. I have even considered, in my retirement, volunteering to cover some items for the paper. That is how much I admire the clear integrity of the paper.

Since going pretty much all digital, I think the newspaper is much better than it was before…read more But!!! I just received an email telling me the annual subscription price for the E edition was going to more than double. I am currently paying $2.50 per month and the new rate is 5.08 per month That is a pretty insane increase! I will probably end up paying it, because I can. But many many many people will drop the service. Kind of dumb!

It has been 5 years since I last rated The Bee. Still no way to give it a minusbStar and from…read moreother reviews I am not alone. They just charged my credit card for $57 , within my permission. I called immediately and they told me they have a "no refund" policy. Any wonder why they are going belly up. Two/three day old news. I have seen school newsletters better than The Bee. Looks like others have had the same experience. Run them out of town.

I've had two ads appear in The D, and I'm getting ready to put in a third. I got a good response…read moreboth times, with customers telling me they came in to my wife's bakery because they saw the ad. The publisher, Tom, is personable, easy-going and easy to work with.

Great little local paper. Especially love the name :)read more

Great paper run by great people with even greater pricing. Can't beat them.read more

paid for publishing of fictitious business, never got a copy and nothing was sent to county for…read moreproof of publication. Emailed and they suggested I republish, i.e., pay them again.

Mid-Valley Publications is the only real local news source. No AI writing, just local folks…read morereporting on local events. I love how they focus on community events and featuring community members in a positive light. I truly enjoy my subscription to the Merced County Times and appreciate the staff and their professional newspaper.

I'm a US Marine officer and sent three emails regarding a local WWII Marine veteran of Guadalcanal…read morewho was turning 100. They went unanswered so I went to the office in uniform where the editor refused to get out of her chair to speak. I was hoping they would at least say, "We'll do our best to cover the event." Quite callous toward the veterans in their community.

I wouldn't recommend this paper. They have shrunk the size of the paper. making it hard to read …read more you cant get ahold of customer service. The number provided never works Its been that way for 3 months . it cant under stand and tell you that you should make a note of there hours with out a way to leave a message for them. I'm having the same problem in canceling do to missing papers and wet papers. I was told to do it on there web page .i been to all that looks like it would bee there.

Was charged for papers delivered did not want Very bad…read morecustomer service Very rude !!! Will never get over how I was treated and a bad paper Please don't order the paper

This is a sad excuse for a newspaper business! We have to call EVERY DAMN TO RECEIVE OUR MORNING…read morePAPER , it's not the mid morning paper or the afternoon paper... it's the MORNING PAPER and as such it should be on my door step between 7-8 am .... This issue has been going on now all summer and we're tire of it... countless emails no one to talk to about it... piss poor excuse for a business. I want my paper delivered to my home EVERY MORNING ON TIME OR IM STOPPING MY PAPER. Get it together sun star, your better than this... or you use to be.