City of Merced Breaks Ground on $17 Million Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Terminal Replacement Project Merced, Calif - [December 21, 2023] Today, officials from the City of Merced, Merced Airport Authority, and esteemed representatives,…

The north and south bound lanes will have a lane shift on V Street at the 12th Street intersection, south of Highway 99, and north of 11th Street. The City of Merced will post additional notices should this work exceed its projected time frame.…

Merced, Calif – [February 28, 2023] – Today, City Manager Stephanie Dietz announced that Craig Gundlach will join the Merced Police Department as interim Police Chief on Monday, March 6, 2023. Gundlach has worked in law enforcement and…

MERCED, Calif. (February 22, 2023) - Merced City Manager Stephanie Dietz has informed the City Council of her plans to depart from her role. Ms. Dietz will leave the City of Merced following nearly seven years of service in November 2023. "My time…

City of Merced Secures $31 Million in State Funding for Affordable Housing City Manager Stephanie Dietz today announced that Merced has been awarded more than $31 million in funding from the California Department of Housing and Community…

A mobile Disaster Recovery Center opened today (Jan. 23, 2023) in Planada, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding can update their FEMA applications and learn about state and community programs and other available…

Multiple local, state, and federal agencies are available to assist Merced County residents impacted by floods at the Disaster Resource Center in Merced. Located at the Yosemite Building of the Merced County Fairgrounds (900 Martin Luther King Jr.…

Merced County Included in Presidential Major Disaster Declaration It was announced this weekend that the White House approved California's request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, an action that will help the County and State…

Applegate Zoo Animals Safely Relocated to Offsite Locations MERCED, CALIF – Earlier this week, the City of Merced Parks & Community Services, which oversees Applegate Zoo, initiated evacuation protocols to relocate all animals to…

City Lifts Evacuation Order for Area 2 – Cooper Avenue from Ashby Road to Highway 59 Merced, Calif. (January 16, 2023) – The City of Merced has lifted the evacuation order for Area 2, which includes Cooper Ave from Ashby Rd to Highway…

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The Civic Center is open for limited services by phone beginning Tuesday, January 10, 2023, due to localized flooding and emergency response actions by City Staff. Service counters will be closed until further notice. The following services are…

A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for the community of Planada by Sheriff Vern Warnke due to flooding. At the time of this release, the affected area includes the entire town of Planada. Emergency personnel are making direct contact…

Proclamation made in response to risks posed by flooding Merced, CA – Following the governor's declaration of a State of Emergency and Merced County's declaration of a local emergency, the City of Merced issued an Emergency Declaration…

Merced County and its six cities are working together to help bridge the digital divide by improving broadband services to the entire county, and need community feedback as part of the effort. The project, known as “AccessMerced,” will…

Merced City Council approves acceptance of $1.2 million in grant funding from Caltrans for the Gateway Monument and Mural Project Merced, Calif. (November 23, 2022) – At a recent meeting, the Merced City Council unanimously approved…

Merced County is poised to receive a major allocation of funding to be used toward the creation of a new Dos Palos library branch and rehabilitation of the Del Hale Hall Community Center. The funding will be ceremonially allocated during a check…

To view the Youth Jobs Training Video, visit https://youtu.be/xdQP709cQK0 Merced, Calif. (November 18, 2022) The City of Merced and Merced County Department of Workforce Investment have partnered to create Merced Youth Jobs, a program designed to…

Merced County and its six cities are working together to help bridge the digital divide by improving broadband services to the entire county, and need community feedback as part of the effort. The project, known as “AccessMerced,” will…

Bear Creek Restoration Project Assembly Member Adam Gray (D-Merced) will join the City of Merced in announcing the Bear Creek Restoration Project launch Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 10 am at Albert Lawson Park on 28th Street in Merced. The park is…

The Public Works Water Division is currently working to repair an emergency water main break on Childs Ave between M St and Canal St. The affected residences are located in the 500 block of Childs Ave. During these repairs the westbound lane on…

City of Merced Affordable Housing Project Update Projects will offer 623 affordable housing units, $1.125 million for first-time mortgage assistance, and $1.375 million supporting owner-occupied rehabilitation assistance. Merced, Calif – To…

Join us, October 5, 2022 at 6:00 PM, on Zoom or In-Person to discuss and provide feedback on future land use and development in the Franklin-Beachwood community! Join Zoom Meeting Joe Stefani Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room 2768 Ranchero…

Merced City Council Approves $50,000 in Funding to Local Nonprofit Organizations. Merced, Calif – At the Monday, September 19, 2022, meeting, the City Council unanimously approved $50,000 in funding to support the community service efforts…

City of Merced awarded $977,647 CalVIP Grant To Support a violence intervention program for youth City of Merced awarded $977,647 in grant funding by the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for a Violence Intervention and…

Light Up Merced Project to update streetlights City launches project to update all streetlights within the city limits MERCED, Calif – As a result of expressed concerns by residents during the 2022 Town Hall meetings, the City Council…

Merced Dog Park The dog park for larger dogs will be closed until Friday August 19th, 2022 for installation of doggie playground equipment. This closure is an extension from last Friday the 12th, the expected completion date. We thank you for…

Chief Cavallero Plans Retirement MERCED, Calif – Merced Police Chief Thomas Cavallero has announced plans to retire this December. Chief Cavallero has served in law enforcement for 37 years. Cavallero was named Merced Police Chief in 2020.…

August 3rd: Westbound West Olive Avenue, between "R" Street and Applewood Lane, will have the right turn lane closed. August 4th: Southbound Martin Luther King Jr Way, between West 11th Street and West 10th Street, will be reduced to one lane. …

Wahnetta Hall Trust Fund Applications Call for Applications Contact: Michelle Reid, Parks & Recreation Supervisor (209) 385-6895, [email protected] Call For Wahnetta Hall Trust Fund Applications The Wahnetta Hall Trust Fund was…

Merced, Calif – City Manager Stephanie Dietz announced the appointment of Suzanne Fierro as Manager of Human Resources for the City of Merced. Fierro's appointment follows an extensive leadership search. "I am very pleased to announce the…

With the heat index expected to reach 105 degrees Friday and Saturday, various cooling zones will be open to help residents cope with the heat. The locations listed on the attached flier will be available during specified days/times to be used as…

Affordable Connectivity Program For Eligible Merced Households Merced, Calif - To help families struggling to afford internet service, the Federal Communications Commission rolled out a long-term Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The…