First Transit becomes operator for county transit services
First Transit, Inc. has become the new operations and maintenance provider for The Bus as part of a 5-year, $51 million contract with the Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County (TJPA).
Through this contract, First Transit will maintain TJPA’s fleet of 76 vehicles and will employ the drivers and staff necessary to provide…
Cannabis sales spike in Merced
At any given time, six or more people can be seen lined up outside the doors of the Blue Fire Dispensary (six feet apart-of course) as they wait their…
Merced Council to consider COVID19 Recovery Program
(City of Merced press release)
After a special presentation from an economist on COVID19, the City Council will consider a COVID19 Recovery Program during…
Remodeled Tioga opens doors to tenants
After nearly a two-year remodeling project, and amid a backdrop of socioeconomic uncertainty, the historic Tioga building in downtown Merced has opened its doors to new apartment tenants.
The Tioga — as it is called today — has kept its original splendor while transforming into a luxury apartment location at corner of …
Residents at senior living facilities embrace technology
Amie Marchini, the CEO/gerontologist at Park Merced, Mission Gardens and Amie Marchini Home Care in Merced, is being diligent in following the…
Downtown shops, artists unite to sell limited-edition…
Two businesses in downtown Merced — known for supporting the work of local artists — are selling limited-edition T-shirts online to make money…
Downtown Merced hot dog vendor remains upbeat despite pandemic, and a shattered local economy
It’s painfully clear how local small business owners in the food and beverage industry have been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak.
From quaint coffee houses to popular sit-down restaurants, food service has been reduced to mainly take-out and delivery orders. Some establishments have been forced to shut down.
Certain…
Mercy Medical Center accepting mask donations
STORY UPDATE: Mercy Medical Center accepting mask donations
(APRIL 7, 2020) - Mercy Medical Center is now welcoming community donations of…
Leaders Issue Wake-Up Call To Save Lives
County leaders — some visibly shaken by the grim predictions of how the coronavirus pandemic will take its toll on the region — made a forceful call…
Secure Property Tax – April 10 deadline – online services encouraged during COVID-19
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MERCED COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR KAREN ADAMS
Our hope is that we all stay safe during these uncertain times.
As always, we encourage you to pay your property taxes online, by automated phone system or by mail. E-check via online or phone are free.
PAY ONLINE:
www.mercedtaxcollector.org
PAY BY PHONE:
(877) 737-4829
PAY BY…
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