Merced County

AT&T service is experiencing an outage in the Merced County area, affecting service for some residents. Please be aware: 911 service is still operational at this time, but calls are temporarily being rerouted to a Stanislaus County dispatch center. #MercedCountyOES

Happening today at the Merced County Courthouse Museum!

Happy Father’s Day, Merced County!

Merced County Department of Public Health is reporting the detection of the measles virus in local wastewater from the Merced Wastewater Treatment Plan during routine surveillance. No confirmed clinical case of measles has been identified in the community: conta.cc/4ujnHo2

Merced County received official notice today from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) that the County’s 2024-2032 Housing Element was approved, marking a significant milestone in the County’s long-term planning efforts: conta.cc/4ochJUz

We hope you can join us at 9 a.m. tomorrow (June 3) for an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hills Ferry Road Bridge! See flier for details.

CONSUMER ALERT: Agricultural Commissioner Urges Public to Report Potential Invasive Pests on Plants Sold at Northern and Central California Costco Locations: conta.cc/432eV2M

Honor Memorial Day.

Thank you to Boy Scout Emmett Ayala (Troop 88) for proudly placing a U.S. flag outside the County Administration Building in honor of Memorial Day. This meaningful gesture serves as a reminder of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

All offices at the Merced County Administration Building will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in honor of Memorial Day. Regular business hours will resume for all offices on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Hills Ferry Road/River Road will be closed through Friday, May 15, 2026, while crews complete final work on the new bridge. Detour signs are posted along the route. Local resident and emergency vehicle access remains open throughout the closure. hillsferrybridge.com.

Reminder: Merced County will celebrate the completion of the new Burchell Avenue Bridge with a ribbon-cutting at 3 p.m. today (Friday, April 24, 2026). Come join us for the ceremony at Burchell Bridge between Le Grand and Planada! More information: conta.cc/4vKG0o0

Something “beary” special is taking shape outside the Merced County Courthouse Museum in Courthouse Park! A talented wood carver is transforming a tree stump into a beautifully detailed bear, turning what was once a diseased tree into a lasting piece of art for the community.

Merced County Supervisor Josh Pedrozo invites residents to attend an upcoming District 2 Town Hall on Monday, April 13 at 6 p.m. at the MCOE Mondo Building, 1715 Canal Street, Merced: conta.cc/3PPXlf5 #MercedCountyTownHalls #MercedCountyBOS

Reminder—Join us tonight for our first Get to Know Your County: How We Work for You session! Topic: Understanding the County Budget Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026 Time: 5:30–6:30 p.m. Location: Merced County Admin. Building Board Chambers (3rd Floor) 2222 M Street, Merced

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our inaugural State of the County event on Friday—we appreciate your engagement and support! youtu.be/Us4jGsEIJLc View the Merced County Annual Report: countyofmerced.com/AnnualReport #MercedCountyStateOfTheCounty #OurCountyOurFuture

The Merced County Board of Supervisors moved forward today with a momentous investment directed at improving local roads: conta.cc/4seBE60 #MercedCountyRoads

Meet and Greet with AMR! In the coming weeks, Merced County and its new ambulance service provider, AMR, will host three “meet and greets” throughout the County. There will be a short presentation by Merced County and AMR, as well as an ambulance on display.

All offices at the Merced County Administration Building will be closed Thursday, February 12, 2026, in recognition of Lincoln’s Birthday and Monday, February 16, 2026, in recognition of Presidents Day.

Merced County invites the community to a ribbon-cutting celebrating the completion of the Kibby Road Bridge replacement project. The event is set for 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, on Kibby Road between E. South Bear Creek Dr. and E. Olive Ave. in Merced: conta.cc/4azQBJU