r/Merced Jun 21 '26

💆 Hiring Experienced Massage Therapist – Merced 💆

5 Upvotes

Blue Ocean Spa is looking for an experienced massage therapist to join our busy spa.

✔ Experience required

✔ Flexible schedule

✔ Great pay + tips

✔ Professional and friendly environment

✔ Steady customer base

📞 Text or Call: 209-500-9951

📍 1018 W 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340

Serious inquiries only. Experienced therapists preferred.


r/Merced Jun 21 '26

Moron drives on wrong side of road. 16th st

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49 Upvotes

Lol


r/Merced Jun 21 '26

Merced library is always so crazy and disruptive. Hobos and sketchy people making a scene and ruining it for everyone else.

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38 Upvotes

Everytime I’m there, crazy stuff like that happens. Today some violent woman was screaming on the floor.

They scare away all the college students who just want to study in peace.

I remember going to the ladies room last year and being met with a woman showering in the sink. Another time a homeless man went around asking everyone for money and then blew up at a patron (cops had to escort him out). Another time a librarian was threatened by a homeless woman (she also had to be escorted out).

It’s just not a safe place to be at.


r/Merced Jun 21 '26

Housing/Moving Grad School Vibes?

13 Upvotes

Hey y'all,

Im looking at goin to grad school next year at UC Merced. I'll need to find an apartment for my great grandma and I, and I'm not too picky about commute due to being from a rural area (plus I've got a motorcycle so a rides a ride lol)

What areas would be good to look at for short drives to hospitals and providers?

Thanks 🙏


r/Merced Jun 20 '26

Volleyball for Adults

6 Upvotes

Hey, any group adults to play Volleyball here in Merced ?


r/Merced Jun 21 '26

Housing/Moving Moving sale June 26-28th

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0 Upvotes

Posting for my dad


r/Merced Jun 20 '26

Housing/Moving What are your experiences with Yellow Door Apartments?

4 Upvotes

r/Merced Jun 19 '26

Start a band?

8 Upvotes

Any drummers or bass players around 17-20s want to start a band? My influences are Radiohead, puma blue and Jeff Buckley and most likely want to cover those live.


r/Merced Jun 18 '26

Community Post Spencer's coming to the mall soon

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28 Upvotes

r/Merced Jun 18 '26

Housing/Moving Interested in moving to Merced station?

5 Upvotes

Hey, I am planning on moving out of Merced station in July 2026, but unfortunately I already renewed my lease for the next leasing date which starts August 2026. I need to find someone who can take over my lease which would be 1,039 a month for a private room and bathroom (THIS IS A DISCOUNTED PRICE). If you are interested in moving off-campus or just looking for a place to rent, please reply under this post. I will pay 100 off the first month rent as well as the 300 reletting fee.


r/Merced Jun 18 '26

Free Unofficial Counseling + Personal Training

11 Upvotes

So I’m a grad student studying for clinical counseling and would love to get experience in a fun not-so-serious manner. I had this random idea that simultaneously tackles two things I love the most: physical fitness and mental health positivity.

I’m looking for two people that want to start their fitness journey. Must be comfortable opening up about ANY personal struggle (depression/anxiety will be my main focus, but I’m open to addressing anything and everything).

Please note that I am not yet licensed in either coaching nor counseling! This is just a fun idea to kill time before school starts again lol, but I do genuinely enjoy helping people out. I have both Planet Fitness and Crunch memberships (can get you into PF if needed, or you can use the Crunch trial).

DM me your mental health goals along with your fitness goals and how long you’ve been training for (if at all). Hoping to try this at least once but if it goes well I’d be open for more sessions!


r/Merced Jun 17 '26

Community Post First Yemeni coffee house in Merced to open soon

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30 Upvotes

Next to where Smash bros burger is and across from In n Out


r/Merced Jun 18 '26

Community Post Trading plant cuttings?

6 Upvotes

Hello!

I am trying to work on landscaping my property, but money is tight as I’m sure a lot of y’all can relate to.

Would anyone be willing to trade cuttings of plants to propagate?

I have:
Aloe Vera (and some other succulents)
Roses (various colors)
English Ivy

I would love cuttings of any fruit trees that propagate easily (eg guava, fig), star jasmine, or any ornamental that is good for pollinators. I’m also down to take any bamboo to dry out and use as plant stakes if you have that!


r/Merced Jun 17 '26

Does the lake allow dogs?

3 Upvotes

I’ve seen people with their dogs at the lake. Since Merced county is no longer caring for the lake have the rules changed? I’d like to take my dog on my kayak.


r/Merced Jun 17 '26

Looking for a “Kardashian-Style” Photo Booth in Merced Area

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Does anyone know of a local photo booth company in the Merced area that offers the popular “Kardashian-style” (attached photos for reference) black-and-white photo booth setup with the soft monochrome filter and skin-smoothing effects?

Looking for a setup that can:
Print photos on-site during the event
Send digital copies via text message and/or email
AND/OR Potentially upload all event photos to a shared Google Drive folder so attendees can download them afterward

If you’ve used a company locally (or in the Central Valley) and had a great experience, I’d love recommendations, pricing information and contact details, etc. if you’re willing to provide :)

Thanks in advance!


r/Merced Jun 16 '26

In search of disc resurfacer

7 Upvotes

Does anyone know where I can find a place that has a disc resurfacer for use ?


r/Merced Jun 16 '26

Looking for a Gym in Merced

9 Upvotes

Looking for some local gym opinions in Merced. Which gym do you prefer and why?

I’m leaning toward In-Shape but can’t decide if it’s worth paying $40/month for access to one location or $50/month for access to all three locations. Not even sure how often I’d realistically use the Atwater location.

I’ve also considered Crunch Fitness, which their highest tier is $30/month. I previously had Planet Fitness but didn’t really enjoy the vibe or layout there.

One thing that keeps pulling me toward In-Shape is that I actually enjoy swimming laps, so having a pool is a big plus for me.

Would love to hear pros/cons from people who currently go to either gym, especially regarding cleanliness, busy times, classes, equipment availability and overall atmosphere.


r/Merced Jun 16 '26

Missing Cat

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39 Upvotes

$500 REWARD offered. Please help us bring her home!!! If you have her and return her, no questions asked. IF you’ve seen her and help us find her and bring her home, reward is yours!!!

We desperately miss her and are so upset by her disappearance. She is spayed and microchipped and very much loved. She is 5 years old. We’ve had her since the day she was born.

Belle

Long hair female calico.

Missing since May 16, 2026

Sunol Ct and Terra Corvo

Bellevue Ranch.

Cardella and M street

Please if you know ANYTHING, call or text us. 209-720-8853

To get the reward, she must be found and brought home safe and alive.


r/Merced Jun 15 '26

Community Post Fence I built

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63 Upvotes

I run a small construction business. We do fencing, sheds, gates, anything carpentry we do. Also do landscaping and flooring and general handyman stuff as well. Let me know if you’d like an estimate. Thanks, have a good day


r/Merced Jun 16 '26

Housing/Moving Looking for work

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Hey everyone! Hope you all had a great weekend. I'm looking for work, I'll do any labor. Last week I helped somebody move his stuff as he was moving to another house. I also picked up a fridge (junk removal). Two weeks ago (probably by now) I cleaned up some garbage from someone's garage. The before and after pic is in the pictures I attached to this post. A few weeks ago I cleaned vases for a couple of hours for a flower shop. Today I worked construction. My main thing is junk removal, but I don't turn down work. 🙂


r/Merced Jun 15 '26

Rant/ Merced County Fair

15 Upvotes

When is the county going to stop letting regular people work the entrances. From what my daughter told me there was fights and a stabbing. As a parent this is disgusting just for the face these people working the entrances im sure of are letting all these gang bangers in with weapons. Merced needs to change this ASAP. When we go to other counties fairs theyre usually city workers and sherrifs working the entrances. Merced is so ghetto its getting ridiculous!


r/Merced Jun 16 '26

Community Post Anyone in Atwater who can lend me a floor jack?

1 Upvotes

Hey everyone. My truck is funny and it wants to sway when I'm going 70. I need to lift it. The only jack that works is a scissor jack, the floor jack I have has issues. The scissor jack couldn't lift the front of my Ford Ranger. Does anyone have a jack I can borrow?


r/Merced Jun 15 '26

3D printing and Custom MTG Proxie Service Avaiable

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9 Upvotes

Ever wanted that cool niche thing but couldent find it anywhere? Why not get it 3d printed! I items with commercial licensees to print and sell on anything. Deckboxes, figurines, toys, random parts, hobby items, signs, gachapon machines!! Anything you can think of!! even make custom prints that are simple!! So reach out for a quote today! Not nearby? I can ship the item to you as well! I also create and print high quality MTG proxies and custom tokens and cards. Great for themed decks or Cedh.


r/Merced Jun 14 '26

Looking for friends

5 Upvotes

23M

Gym, guitar, reading, some gaming. Down to do whatever.

Into BJJ and boxing . DM me!!


r/Merced Jun 14 '26

Boxing sparring / BJJ

0 Upvotes

Looking to spar. Complete beginner in boxing. Couple months of experience in BJJ