Merced County – COVID-19 Vaccination Update

In order to successfully vaccinate all eligible individuals in Phase 1A, the Merced County Department of Public Health (Department) continues to advocate for additional doses of vaccine from the State. To date, the Department has received 6,025 doses of C...

Merced County Targets Westside Park Grant, Needs Community Feedback

Merced County is applying for a State grant to improve O’Banion Park in Dos Palos. A workshop will be held at the park on Saturday, January 30 at 10 a.m. to ask for residents' opinions on the type of safety and beautification features that would be best f...

County Offices Closed in Recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All offices here at the Merced County Administration Building will be closed Monday, January 18, 2021, in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Regular business hours will resume for all offices on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. We thank you in ...

COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation and Distribution

On December 17, 2020, The Merced County Department of Public Health (Department) received the first allocation of COVID-19 vaccine from the California Department of Public Health. As part of receiving the vaccine, local health jurisdictions are required t...

Merced County, Cities Launch 'Support Our Restaurants' Campaign

In an effort to help sustain local restaurants through the COVID-19 pandemic, Merced County and its six Cities are encouraging residents to support local restaurants through takeout, delivery services, and gift card purchases. 

In the coming weeks...

Board of Supervisors Waives / Reduces Various Business Fees for 2021

Due to the strain of COVID-19 on local businesses in Merced County, the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to waive or reduce various fees this year in an effort to assist struggling business owners. 

Fees were either eliminated or reduced (so...