We left the plastic army figurines off our list because not all supermarkets ... at Raley’s were comparable to those at Safeway and Target. The best overall bargain for shoppers was at Walmart ...

Here’s when local supermarkets will be open on Christmas ... Closed on Christmas Day Raley’s/Bel Air: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve. Closed on Christmas Day Nugget Market: Open 6 a.m ...

Here’s a list of some of the Merced-area businesses that have special hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day — Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25 — from supermarkets and pharmacies ...