City of Merced, CA USA

09/04/2026

Swing by the Merced County Library for a new book today or tomorrow, so you're ready to celebrate National Read a Book Day on Sunday!

We love supporting local organizations, so this is the perfect way to show our local library some extra love.

They're closed on Sundays, so make sure to stop by before then.

09/03/2026

We'll be closed on Monday, the 7th, for Labor Day, so let this be your sign to join us in taking one last long weekend before the summer ends!

How will you spend it?

08/31/2026

Tomorrow is the first day of September, which means the fall season is almost here!

Now we know that it might not feel like cozy fall weather right now, but what's cozier than going to the movies?

So grab a friend, some popcorn, and let the fall season begin!



[Video description: Clips of palm trees, movie popcorn, and the Merced movie theater, with movie names popping up onto the screen, inviting people to get cozy and go to the movies.]

08/28/2026

Your airport questions, answered.

If you're wondering...

Where can I fly from Merced?
When are flights available?
What do I need to know before I fly?
What’s new at the airport?

Head to the airport's new website for more info: www.flymercedairport.com.



[Video description: videos outside and inside Merced's airport, as well as inside of a plane.]

08/27/2026

Swipe through for a few important back-to-school reminders to keep our kids safe this school year!

08/26/2026

Happy first week of classes to all Merced college students!

If it's your first year here, welcome! Save this post for a few ideas on how to make the most of your time here in Merced.

And if you're a returning student, let us know in the comments some of your favorite spots around town to study, eat, and explore!

08/25/2026

No big deal, UC Merced is just making history over here.

Since its founding in 2005, a commitment was made to demonstrate environmental stewardship, and they became the first public research university in the nation (and the first institution in the University of California System) to achieve Carbon Neutrality.

Now, what is carbon neutrality?

Carbon Neutrality at UC Merced is achieving zero net greenhouse gas emissions for scope 1 and scope 2 emission sources. This can be done through a combination of energy-efficient design, renewable energy generation, offsets, occupant behavior changes, and clean power.

These actions have been steps toward building solutions for tomorrow, because at UC Merced, sustainability is about building on progress to date.



[Video description: Slips of downtown Merced and the University of California, Merced's campus.]

08/25/2026

Merced County Public Health has issued a Health Alert due to smoke from a large tire fire burning at a recycling center in Ballico. Residents in the area and anyone affected by smoke are encouraged to take precautions to reduce exposure to potentially unhealthy air.

More information: https://conta.cc/3SV9npd

Due to a large tire fire currently burning at a recycling center in the 13000 block of Newport Road in Ballico, the Merced County Department of Public Health has issued a Health Alert urging residents in the area and those affected by smoke to take precautions to reduce their exposure to potentially unhealthy air: https://conta.cc/3SV9npd

08/21/2026

To our community in Merced, what are some must-see places for people visiting?

Let us know in the comments!



[Video description: video clips around the city of Merced]

08/20/2026

What should Merced’s parks look like over the next 10 years?

Our community has been helping us answer that question.
Through community meetings, surveys and outreach, residents shared what matters to them when it comes to Merced’s parks, recreation programs and public spaces. That input helped shape the City’s new 2026–2035 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Master Plan. of Merced Parks and Recreation
Tonight, the Recreation & Parks Commission will review the plan, including its findings, priorities and recommendations for park maintenance, safety, recreation facilities, amenities, and future needs.
The Commission will also consider whether to recommend the PROS Master Plan to the City Council for final consideration.

Recreation & Parks Commission
Tonight at 5:30 p.m.
43 parks. 367 acres. One plan for what comes next.
Watch the meeting live on the City of Merced YouTube channel.