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š± How Merced became the budget-friendly, car-free gateway to Yosemite
Merced, California Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Merced! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Merced became the budget-friendly, car-free gateway to Yosemite
- How tonightās wind advisory could affect you in Merced
- How Merced College is pioneering a new path for farmworker training
Also on today's calendar: Bear Creek Ukulele Society ā The MAC and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Not as warm, becoming breezy, with a high of 83 and low of 53 degrees.
- Monday: Some clouds, then sunshine, temps: high: 88, low: 54. š¶ Hot!
- Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 91 and low of 56 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ The Ultimate Yosemite Travel Hack Starts at This Budget-Friendly California City (onlyinyourstate.com) ā Merced is highlighted as the most affordable, car-free gateway to Yosemite, with Amtrak and YARTS buses linking downtown and UC Merced directly to the parkās Arch Rock entrance. The piece spotlights local draws like the walkable downtown, Castle Air Museum, Merced National Wildlife Refuge, and Lake Yosemite, while explaining how future high-speed rail and existing transit make Merced a strategic base for park visitors. 
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ā¢ Central California placed under a wind advisory Saturday and Sunday (sacbee.com) ā Merced and much of Central California are under a National Weather Service wind advisory from Saturday evening through early Sunday, with gusts up to 35 mph possible. Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor items, use extra caution while drivingāespecially high-profile vehiclesāand stay clear of downed power lines or debris once the winds subside. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Daily Briefing: āShow what you know' vs. speed limits (chronicle.com subscription) ā Merced College is highlighted for launching Californiaās first directāassessment competencyābased program, a noncredit certificate aimed at helping local farmworkers build equipmentātroubleshooting and digitalāliteracy skills. The article explores how such competencyābased models, boosted and complicated by AI, are spreading nationwide while raising questions about quality, cost, and academic integrity. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Merced
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Upcoming Events in
Merced
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ā Featured events ā
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Figure Drawing Saturdays ā The MAC ā
Merced Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W Main St, Merced
11:30 am
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
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Fall Kickoff: Coffee Break a Women's Bible Study at Yosemite Church ā
Yosemite Church, 2230 E. Yosemite Avenue, Merced
10:00 am -
CCC Center Meet #1 ā
Merced CA -
Speed Dating @ Tioga Merced ā
Tioga Sequoia Merced Taproom, 1707 N Street, Merced -
Becoming Deathwise: A Good Death, Good Life CafĆ© ā
Coffee Bandits, 309 West Main Street, Merced -
MCAG Governing Board ā
Merced County Administration Bldg, 2222 M St, Merced
3:00 pm -
Art & Spirits ā
The MAC, 645 W. Main Street, Merced
5:30 pm -
Western Bound ā
Star Club, 1331 W Main St, Merced
9:00 pm -
The Dads Need Love Too, 5k! ā
Una MƔs Taproom, 420 West Main Street, Merced -
Merced Sober Fest 2026 ā
Applegate Park, 1045 West 25th Street, Merced -
Auditions for Senior Theater One Acts ā
Merced CA
10:00 am -
Bear Creek Ukulele Society ā The MAC ā
Merced Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W Main St, Merced
11:30 am
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
š£ Merced Shout Outs!
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We go to Scott's every week.
Love the food, love the people. They're a wonderful family. (Nextdoor East McKee / Olive) - I am looking for a home for three cane corso dogs.
If you have a stable home please message me. Itās two females and a male, these are rescue dogs, each are a year old. High energy, a little timidā¦ (Nextdoor Sierra Vista)
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Mover Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$47/Hr in Merced. Apply here.
- County of Merced California posted a job opening for Library Assistant I/II - Extra-Help Library Assistant I in Merced. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merced here.
š Nearby News
Atwater
- Hilmar remains perfect after buzzer-beating field goal (turlockjournal.com)
Livingston
- Warrior flag football remains undefeated (westsideconnect.com)
Dos Palos
- The Bee's Game of the Week: Garza snaps losing streak in win over Washington Union (fresnobee.com)
Ok Merced! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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