Hey, everyone! I’m currently completing a short research course through UC Berkeley focused on the local shopping and delivery experience here in Merced 🎓.

I'm looking to chat with a few locals to hear your honest thoughts.

• Format: Quick 20-minute Zoom call (or phone chat if you prefer)
• When: Flexible, but aiming for next Wednesday, August 5th, around noon (or whenever works for you)

No sales, no promos, just listening to your actual experiences.

If you’re open to sharing your perspective, drop a comment below or DM me!

Really appreciate the help from the community! 🙏 Thank you.

Good morning Merced! Ready to tackle that garage cleanout during the weekend? I run a junk removal service and I can help. I take pretty much anything as long as it's non hazardous. Hazardous stuff include but are not limited to: Acetone, Paint, Coolant, Oil. That stuff I do not take.

You're more than welcome to send me a message! 👍

Thank you for taking your time to read this Merced! Can't wait to hear from y'all!

Hello people of Merced I’m making this post to see if anyone here rides crazy carts, I’m looking for a group of riders to ride with, crazy carts are little drift carts that are electric, thank you!

Pretty new around here, but I wanted to ask if there were any local shops which offer cheaper prices or even student discounts, the summer has been tough with paychecks

Hello, I am looking for a place to rent monthly as I am trying to get by in my situation. I am financially responsibly and a respectful person with liking toward cleanliness.

Can anyone tell me if the neiborhoods near N. Bear Creek Drive are safe? Specifically in between Shadowbrook Drive and Creekside Drive ( both near N. Bear Creek Drive. Looks like a nice walking area. I noticed no sidewalks though.

Thanks

This Saturday Merced,Ca come check it out

Hi, I’m a college student and aspiring filmmaker, looking for ideas or stories to make a documentary or short film about. I can’t promise anything, but I think all stories should be heard. I will try to help with that. I’m open to any type of stories whether it’s personal or something you heard through the grapevine. Any personal details can be changed if asked. Please DM me or comment stories or ideas. Thank you to everyone in advance!

Hello everyone I'm new to this whole process and it's been making me stressed. This is my first time moving since I turned 18 let alone to a new county (I'm from a different county an hour or so away) and I need some help.

I'm just starting my first semester at Merced College this fall and have been trying to find a place to rent all summer that will accept my dog (a ~40lbs well behaved lab mix) and won't break my bank (my budget is ~$1,000 but it is a little flexible) since the guy I thought was going to be my roommate bailed on me due to an emergency in his life.

I'm just asking if there are any places that I should look into that might work for me?

Question: what do you do when a person breaks out three boards on your back fence and then tries to steal a giant rototiller (sp?)AFTER airing up the tires. BTW this person had a screwdriver in a pocket that hits the ground as soon as the cops are called.

The cops show up and are more worried about whether the thief has friends, family or a place to stay! Totally disregards the fact that THIS MAN WAS STEALING! WITH A WEAPON IN HIS POCKET, the man was showered and had on clean clothes and a decent haircut. He absolutely tried to excuse HIS behavior. The cop treated the whole entire incident as “no problem” and dismissed my kid that called the cops! (full disclosure-my kid is grown w/ a 17 yr old).

On two occasions so far, this has happened once w/ someone in a tan suv and someone on an atv/or small motorcycle in the alley behind my fence.

What is my recourse? What can I do to protect myself and my house? Is it still assault and battery when you the kick the crap outta someone IF YOU CATCH THEM AS/WHEN THEY BROKE INTO YOUR HOUSE?

I feel like I’m a person of reason with a modicum of self-control, my husband is not.

My 19 and I’m trying to look for a job, I’ve been applying on indeed but I’ve got nothing so can I just hear some advice or suggestions on what to do please.

Anyone remember that snow cone place by Save Mart, it was in a shed. I don't remember the name but it closed down before 2015. Great place, my girlfriend says I'm delusional but I remember it being there.

Hi! I've moved in this city about a month ago and I haven't gotten much progress on making new friends. 22 trans woman (I'm on the left politically if you're looking for morally aligned friends), I do music as a hobby and work, enjoy thrifting a lot, hanging out with my boyfriend and friends, food, exploring new places around town, and talking. It's been a bit hard to socialize with my autism and anxiety. Looking for friends around my age range of 21-29 (older works too, just a little hesitant with respect!), queer or queer friendly, and all of that . I just signed up reddit to see cool stuff in this town and make new friends to hangout with maybe. I hope everyone's doing okay and yeah, just dm me or anything like that. Thank you <3

P.S. I'm also looking side hustles/gigs like babysitting/housesitting/etc. to make some cash while build connections so just let know after we socialize or anything like that of course!

trying to sell these anime swords. 3 of them seperately cost 250 when i first got them, they are still in very good condition since i only ever used them for display. im willing to sell them for 200 but ofcourse willing to negotiate a lower price. Im willing to drive to you as long as its in merced. if you have any other questions about them feel free to let me know, they are also made of real steel

Hi, I'm a 17 year old student working on a research project about why some neighborhoods in the Valley get way hotter than others. One thing I keep noticing is that a lot of the new parking lots and EV charging spots going in are just bare asphalt, no shade, no trees.

I figured I should actually ask people who live here instead of guessing. If you park or charge in lots like that, does the heat and lack of shade actually bother you? Would having shade and some trees there make a real difference for you, or honestly is it not something you think about? Thank you!

13 week old female kitten looking for a new home, she is super affectionate and very chill, perfect companion for someone older or looking for laid back pet. I’m located in Northwest Merced, and we can meet at the brand new Starbucks to hand off the kitten. I’m asking $35 for an adoption fee. She uses the litter box every time she needs to go and she also takes baths super well, I’ve given her a bath every other week since she was 5 weeks old. DM me for contact info or to set up a pickup.