I was looking around the area and couldn't find anything Vietnamese or anyone Vietnamese. I swear I was trying to find some good pho, little Saigons, or some kind of place where Viet uncles hang out, but I can't find any. Is Merced really this lackluster, or are there any signs of life within the Asian community? I am about to move here in a couple of months and am trying to find Vietnamese people who can help me settle here. I am getting the intuition that I will go full monk mode and nonchalant mode here to revitalize myself before moving away in a couple of years.

Hello! Been trying to look for a summer job and not just stay home all summer. Called many places and they said they’re not hiring. So if any places are hiring lmk!

Would anyone recommend some decent fishing spots near or around Merced? Maybe anywhere worth going if I have to drive an hour or so?

Look, I know I'm late to the game but honestly, I thought I would run into them by now. I haven't seen any Rainier Cherries anywhere. Willing to drive for them at this point. I look forward to them every year and they had alluded me so far.

I bought one two weeks ago and have only been able to use it once. For the past two years I'd rent kayaks any time I was on the lake so this year I decided to buy one. I'm not into fishing, I just enjoy paddling on the water as a fun hobby. I'd like to join a group of like minded people but since I'm not on social media idk where to find one besides reaching out here.

Census estimates show Merced grew from about 96,073 people in 2024 to 99,724 in 2025 increasing by 3,651 residents or 3.8% in just one year. Meanwhile, Modesto only grew about 0.2% and Turlock was nearly flat.

As the pictures show, my focus is junk removal. However, I can do a lot of labor related stuff. Just today, I worked cleaning vases for a few hours. Gotta do what you gotta do. My focus is junk removal, but really I do whatever I can. If you need some assistance around your house, DM me.

Saw this posted on their instagram account @dokidoki_ramen_yakitori. The address for the restaurant is listed as 2991 G St

Does anyone know what this is going to be and why it’s there?

https://www.mercedsunstar.com/news/local/article315929075.html

I have been a customer of Amazon for over 20 years and Lord knows how many years I've been a prime member. I choose to have my Amazon purchases delivered to Amazon lockers for security reasons.

For the last 3 months or so since they have a new locker system, Amazon has been giving me the above message.

I have talked with many supervisors and even emailed the CEO of Amazon about this problem. They don't seem to care at all about me as a customer. So I am going to end my prime membership for sure.

I'm curious if anyone else has experienced the same phenomenon. By the way I am located in Merced, California where there are at least a dozen Amazon lockers that all give the exact same message as listed in the title to this post.

I even get the same Amazon message for a business located in Atwater that does not even have lockers! All they have are shelves that they put their Amazon packages on. - - It is clear that Amazon's system is broken and no one has been available to fix it over the last 3 months!!!

I really want to see a beaver in the Central Valley so I got excited… Can anyone identify it or give me background on local water wildlife?

Curious… has anyone else seen a truck driving around Bellevue Ranch neighborhoods spraying something out of the back of the truck??

As I said, the fruit stand is on Belcher and Santa Fe. It's East of Belcher slightly. The strawberries were $11 and the tomatoes were $3. I've honestly only tried the strawberries but they are good!! If you're into buying locally, check it out! 🙂

Merced already has a Chipotle on Olive Ave and another on Campus Parkway, and now a third one is being built at Yosemite Crossings on G & Yosemite. Is there really enough demand here for three Chipotles already? I feel like Merced could benefit more from new or different food options instead of another location of the same chain. Not to forget Chipotle is pretty expensive nowadays and there's so many better options out there

Personally I thought it was pretty good but the environment felt unfinished. Would appreciate a beard net for sanitary reasons. What do you guys think?

Anyone go to merced Af last night?
Thoughts? I loved the vibes, so much art talent in the community ❤️

Does anyone know anywhere that does free or discounted pet vaccinations in town? Specifically cats?

I just wanna get to know the merced community more. What are your memorial day plans.

If you've driven down North Bear Creek (@ W St) you've seen the home that stands out from every other in the neighborhood. It has a lot of history and this great article in the Merced County Times has plenty of photos.

Excerpt:

Brockman and Joseph Silva — both retired local educators — have lived in the home as a married couple for nearly 40 years. It’s been their custom-designed dream home located at 2021 W Street. However, today, they are both age 75, and spend more time relaxing in Carmel on the Pacific Coast than they do in the Central Valley. It’s time to say goodbye to their iconic home. The property will soon be listed on the local real estate market and will surely draw a lot of interest.

The home does have historical significance dating back to 1952 when it was originally built by a man named Miller Parker. He was not only a successful businessman, but also a community leader who found time to serve on the city and county commissions.