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Merced, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Merced! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Merced leaf pickup is back: How to prepare your curb
  • Gas prices ease in Merced, but last year's prices remain distant
  • Where Merced's lowest listed gas prices start this week

Also on today's calendar: Merced's First Dunkin' Celebrates Grand Opening with Free Coffee for 100 Days Giveaway! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did Beethoven say when he heard about reincarnation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Fog will lift in the morning, with a high of 74 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 78, low: 45.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Need leaves picked up in Merced? What to know about city collection program (mercedsunstar.com) — Merced's leaf pickup program is underway, helping keep fallen leaves from clogging storm drains as rain approaches. Residents should rake leaves into rows at least four feet from the curb and check their neighborhood schedule on the city's website. Collection runs through Jan. 16, with no service on Veterans Day or other listed holidays.
   

2. Merced County drivers are seeing more relief at the gas pump. Here's why (mercedsunstar.com) — Merced County's average regular gas price fell 17 cents over the past week to $5.68 a gallon, though it remains well above last year's $4.46. The latest GasBuddy survey lists Merced's R Street Kwik Serv at $4.89, while an analyst attributes the broader decline to seasonal supply and demand shifts.
   

3. Cheapest gas stations in Merced (mtdemocrat.com) — Kwik Serv at 1210 R St. has the lowest listed regular gas price in a Nov. 9 roundup, at $4.89 a gallon. Stacker's comparison, using GasBuddy data, lists Merced's Diamond Gas & Mart and Gas-N-Save at $4.99, though the broader ranking also includes stations in Delhi, Livingston and Santa Nella.
   

4. List of Veterans Day 2026 events in the Central Valley (abc30.com) — Merced's Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, at Bob Hart Square, hosted by the Merced County Veteran Service Office. Nearby observances include Atwater's 9 a.m. ceremony at Bellevue and Buhach roads, where newly placed memorial bricks dedicated to veterans will be unveiled.
   

5. Free surprise awaits 1st 100 guests at Merced's new Dunkin' (yourcentralvalley.com) — Merced's first Dunkin' will celebrate its grand opening Friday at 805 S. Coffee St., with free coffee for 100 days offered to the first 100 guests starting at 8 a.m. The offer requires the Dunkin' rewards app, and customers can also get a free donut with any purchase that day.
   

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💬 Chatter

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    Hello everyone! I’m offering house cleaning services in Merced and surrounding areas. I take pride in being reliable, respectful, and detail… (Nextdoor Yosemite Lake)
  • Looking for unwanted Christmas gift wrapping paper,bows/ribbon, bags, crinkle filler paper.
    Please message or comment if you have any to donate for me! (Nextdoor Bellevue Ranch Merced CA)
  • Foster Farms, Inc. posted a job opening for Ranch Laborer - Floral Ranch - Belgravia Complex in Merced. Apply here.
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Line Cook in Merced. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merced here.

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: "What did Beethoven say when he heard about reincarnation?" — I'll be Bach! (Thank you Raymond S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Merced

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Merced

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.