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Posted on: October 6, 2022

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Posted on: December 20, 2022

2023 Merced County Spring Fair - Dates Announced!

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The 2023 Spring Fair will be held Wednesday, May 3 – Sunday, May 7, 2023!

Each year, the Merced County Spring Fair hosts a community-driven festival celebrating local residents' talent and offering all-around family fun.

We featu...

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

Housing Solutions Provided to Residents that Sought Shelter at the Felix Torres Migrant Center

Merced County Community Update

Planada residents still displaced by the January flood events have been provided with housing plans. 

Merced County collaborated with its federal, state, and community partners to identify and develop the housing plans for families located at the ...

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2023 Flooding Archive
Posted on: March 10, 2023

Evacuation Warnings Issued by Sheriff for Newman, Stevinson

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Sheriff Vern Warnke has issued an additional evacuation warning for the Newman and Stevinson area near George Hatfield State Park, up to the Stanislaus County line. We are issuing this warning due to increased flow in the Merced and San Joaquin R...

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2023 Flooding Archive
Posted on: March 9, 2023

Evacuation Warnings Issued by Sheriff for Planada, Le Grand

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Out of an abundance of caution, Sheriff Vern Warnke is issuing evacuation warnings for the areas of Planada and Le Grand. At this time, the Army Corps of Engineers is predicting that Owens Creek and Mariposa Creek flood control dams will reach their maxim...

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2023 Flooding Archive
Posted on: March 9, 2023

Shelter Sites Established Ahead of Incoming Storms

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In preparation for the current storm system arriving tonight, the Merced County Emergency Operations Center established two mass sheltering sites.

The locations, listed below, will be available to any residents who are under either evacuation warnings or o...

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2023 Flooding Archive
Posted on: March 8, 2023

Atmospheric River to Bring Heavy Rainfall, Resources Available

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Late Thursday into Saturday, an atmospheric river will bring significant rainfall to Merced County and the neighboring foothills, resulting in the potential for flood events in the area.

Currently, forecasters are calling for up to three inches of rain in ...

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2023 Flooding Archive
Posted on: February 6, 2023

Debris Removal Resources Available for Flood-Impacted Residents

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In order to help residents dispose of household debris and household items damaged because of the flood events, the Merced County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has contracted with a company for debris removal.

Beginning now through Feb. 12, 2023, resid...

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2023 Flooding Archive
Posted on: February 2, 2023

Post-Flood Calamity Information

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Anyone who has experienced property damage due to the recent storm events may qualify for a temporary reduction of property taxes under Revenue and Taxation Code 170.

Important Information:

  • An Application for Reassessment Calamity Claim Form must be filed w...
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2023 Flooding Archive
Posted on: February 1, 2023

Flood Recovery Resources Remain Available

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REMINDER: Resources are still available for those impacted by the January flood events. Due to current usage, some schedule changes will soon take effect at the Disaster Recovery Centers:

The Merced County Disaster Recovery Center will remain open from 8 a...

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Posted on: January 15, 2023

Merced County Included in Presidential Major Disaster Declaration

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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 respond to ongoing storm impacts.

The Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, whi...

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Posted on: January 12, 2023

Planada Evacuation Order Downgraded, Residents Able to Return Home

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With floodwater receding in the Planada area, Sheriff Vern Warnke has downgraded the Planada evacuation order to an evacuation warning and residents are now able to return to their homes.

Residents returning to Planada are advised to use caution when drivi...

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2023 Flooding Archive
Posted on: January 10, 2023

Merced County Opens Flood Hotline Amidst Increasing Storm Impacts

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The Merced County Emergency Operations Center rolled out a flood hotline today to help residents impacted by the current storm system.

The number to the hotline is (209) 385-7563.

The hotline will connect residents with resources such as: 

  • Sandbag i...
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2023 Flooding Archive
Posted on: January 10, 2023

Evacuation Order Issued by Sheriff for Community of Planada

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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 with more tha...

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2023 Flooding Archive
Posted on: January 9, 2023

Storm Brings Impacts Throughout Merced County, Evacuation Warnings Issued by Sheriff

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With the current storm system expected to bring up to three inches of rain in portions of the Central Valley, the Merced County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is anticipating additional weather impacts and evacuation warnings by order of the Sheriff.

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2023 Flooding Archive
Posted on: January 4, 2023

Merced County Proclaims Local Emergency Ahead of Storm System

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Following the Governor’s declaration of a State of Emergency, Merced County proclaimed a local emergency today as it prepares for potential storm impacts.

While no major flooding events have occurred yet in Merced County, the local emergency was proclaimed...

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2023 Flooding Archive
Posted on: January 4, 2023

Storm System to Bring More Rain, Emergency Operations Center Activating

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As weather forecasts show more rainfall for the Central Valley in the coming days, the Merced County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will activate as a precautionary measure. 

The EOC activation will allow the Merced County Office of Emergency S...

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2023 Flooding Archive

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Posted on: June 14, 2022

2022-2023 Property Value Assessments

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California Government Code Section 6254.21 prohibits the display of home addresses or telephone numbers of any elected or appointed official on the Internet by any state or local agency without first obtaining the written permission of th...

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Posted on: August 4, 2017

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In 1978, California voters passed Proposition 8, a constitutional amendment to Article XIII A that allows a temporary reduction in assessed value when real property suffers a decline in value. A decline in value occurs when ...

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Posted on: August 23, 2022

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Posted on: August 23, 2022

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

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This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies.

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Posted on: February 2, 2023

Passport Replacement for Residents Affected by Severe Winter Storm

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On January 14, 2023, President Biden declared the California Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides a major disaster. If you are a Merced County resident that was impacted by this weather event, and your passport was lost or destroyed, ...

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Posted on: January 31, 2023

Important Dates Announced for the 2024 Presidential Primary Election

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Are you interested in running for office in 2024? Would you like to know when Voting Assistance Centers open? Do you need a replacement ballot, and aren’t sure when you can request it? Look no further than the Calendar in Brief for the upcoming Presidenti...

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Posted on: December 22, 2022

Updated Passport Processing Times

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The U.S. Department of State has recently updated passport processing times: 8-11 weeks for Routine service and 5-7 weeks for Expedite service.

The Merced County Registrar of Voters Office is pleased to offer passport services to the public. You must apply...

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Posted on: February 19, 2021

Community Meeting Recap & Questionnaire Results

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February 3, 2021 Community Meeting RecapOn February 3, 2021, RRM Design Group and the Department of Community & Economic Development hosted the first community meeting via Zoom to kick-off the project. 

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Posted on: February 2, 2021

Community Plan Update Reminders

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Franklin-Beachwood Community Plan Update Community Meeting 

February 3, 2021 (Wednesday) at 6:00 pmZoom: https://tinyurl.com/y6qxlof8

Community Questionnaire

Complete by February 10, 2021Questionnaire: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NZNLSNZ...

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Posted on: January 22, 2021

Community Meeting Announcement and Questionnaire Deadline Extension

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 6:00 pm

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 Join us on Zoom for the first community meeting for the Franklin-Beachwood Community Plan Update! The Comm...

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Posted on: December 21, 2020

Community Plan Questionnaire

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The County of Merced is updating the Franklin-Beachwood Community Plan, which will guide growth and development in the Franklin-Beachwood community for the next 20 years. The planning process for the updated Community Plan encoura...

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Posted on: November 5, 2020

Community Plan Update

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Things are Beginning to Move!

On September 15, 2020 the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with a planning consultant, RRM Design Group, for the preparation of the Franklin-Beachwood Community Plan Update.

What's Happened So Far?

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

Housing Solutions Provided to Residents that Sought Shelter at the Felix Torres Migrant Center

Merced County Community Update

Planada residents still displaced by the January flood events have been provided with housing plans. 

Merced County collaborated with its federal, state, and community partners to identify and develop the housing plans for families located at the ...

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Posted on: March 10, 2023

Evacuation Warnings Issued by Sheriff for Newman, Stevinson

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Sheriff Vern Warnke has issued an additional evacuation warning for the Newman and Stevinson area near George Hatfield State Park, up to the Stanislaus County line. We are issuing this warning due to increased flow in the Merced and San Joaquin R...

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Posted on: March 9, 2023

Shelter Sites Established Ahead of Incoming Storms

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In preparation for the current storm system arriving tonight, the Merced County Emergency Operations Center established two mass sheltering sites.

The locations, listed below, will be available to any residents who are under either evacuation warnings or o...

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Posted on: March 8, 2023

Atmospheric River to Bring Heavy Rainfall, Resources Available

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Late Thursday into Saturday, an atmospheric river will bring significant rainfall to Merced County and the neighboring foothills, resulting in the potential for flood events in the area.

Currently, forecasters are calling for up to three inches of rain in ...

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Posted on: February 24, 2023

Merced County Accepting Applications for its 2023 Volunteer Recognition Program

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Merced County is now accepting applications for its 2023 Volunteer Recognition Program.Established by the Board of Supervisors in 1999, the annual program is a time for the County to say "thank you" to the many volunteers in our community that g...

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Posted on: October 13, 2022

Drop in Computer Help @ Merced County Library

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Drop in Computer Help @ Merced County Library

Every Tuesday 5-6:30 PM & Thursday 1-2:30 PM

Drop in for FREE help!

From e-books to email, we will help answer your technology questions.

Laptops are provided.

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Posted on: December 14, 2022

California State Library Park Pass @ Merced County Library

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California State Library Parks Pass is now available for checkout & to place a hold on. 

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Posted on: December 14, 2022

Kanopy : App for videos

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Merced County Library presents app: Kanopy

Kanopy app can use to enjoy thousands of critically acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films, and more!!!

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Posted on: December 14, 2022

LinkedIn Learning @ your library!!

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Your Library invited you to LinkedIn Learning!!

Learn business, creative, and technology skills to achieve your personal and professional goals.

Get started today in our E-Library @ www. mercedcountylibrary.org!!!

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Posted on: March 3, 2023

Half Price Sale @ Merced Friend's Bookstore

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Half - Price Sale on Hardback fiction @ Merced Friend's Bookstore

(Thrillers, Military Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, General Fiction)

Sale ends March 31st.

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Posted on: March 2, 2023

Death & Donut Bookclub book suggestion

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Merced County Library's Death & Donut Bookclub Suggests

Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney

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Posted on: March 2, 2023

Programa de lectura Cover-to-Cover 2023

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Programa de lectura Cover-to-Cover 2023

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Lee 5 libros y recibe un certificado para una hamburguesa gratis de In-N-Out.

¿Quien?

Los niños entre 4 y 12 años.

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Del 4 de marzo...

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Posted on: March 2, 2023

Cover-to-Cover Reading Program 2023

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Cover-to-Cover Reading Program 2023

WHAT 

Read 5 books and earn free In-N-Out burger or cheeseburger.

WHO

Children 4 to 12 years old

WHEN

Saturday, March 4th - Saturday, April 15th 

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Posted on: October 22, 2021

Merced County Connection - October 2021 Newsletter

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Editor's Note – The Merced County Connection has returned to regular quarterly production after temporarily being put on hold due to COVID-19 staffing reassignments. Development of the online video edition will also resume. Keep reading and watching for u...

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Posted on: May 16, 2022

Canal Dr. - Closed (Flooding)

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Posted on: May 16, 2022

Los Cerritos Rd. - Closed (Emergency Repair)

Los Cerritos Rd. between Figmond Ave. & Olsen Rd.
Oct. 19, 2020 – Undetermined

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Posted on: May 16, 2022

Dan McNamara Rd. - Closed (Flooding)

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May 28, 2019 – Undetermined

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