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All offices at the Merced County Administration Building will be closed Monday, October 12, 2026, in recognition of Columbus Day.
Regular business hours will resume for all offices on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. We thank you in advance for your patience during this closure.
Today, flags at County facilities are flying at half-staff in recognition of Patriot Day.
This day honors the 2,977 people who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
We will never forget.
#PatriotDay
All offices at the Merced County Administration Building will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, in recognition of Labor Day.
Regular business hours will resume for all offices on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. We thank you in advance for your patience during this closure.
Due to a large tire fire currently burning in Ballico, 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://t.co/rloAHPb2t8
#MercedCountyPublicHealth
Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of the month and that means the Clerk-Recorder will be in Los Banos! If you need to file a fictitious business name statement, obtain a certified copy of a certificate, apply for a marriage license, etc., stop by the Spring Fair at 403 F St. in LB!
Merced County and its partners will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new El Nido Fire Station at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30 at the current fire station site: 10537 Highway 59 in El Nido: https://t.co/tIaFzvcj2m
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
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: https://t.co/QQINOqAAdj
Merced County received official notice today from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) that the Countyβs 2024-2032 Housing Element was approved, marking a significant milestone in the Countyβs long-term planning efforts: https://t.co/4reRLS1rZR
CONSUMER ALERT: Agricultural Commissioner Urges Public to Report Potential Invasive Pests on Plants Sold at Northern and Central California Costco Locations: https://t.co/GB6UwlJ0ke
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.
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