I was born and raised in Atwater,CA, 15 minutes north of Merced. The area was pretty small town cool up until 2001. The homeless thing didnt really start until then. I loved it so much that I ran screaming to NorthWestern Montana 2 years ago.
Your on the wrong side of Merced. Good video but its like going into south central Los Angeles to do a story of Beverly Hills. You’re kinda in the hood. I liked the video because that was my old stomping ground. The homelessness issue wasn’t a thing when I left Merced. I left in 1976 now, the homeless is in your face. Thanks for the video.
As a student, i will say I love the community of Merced and many of the locals are wondeful people. I do however, stay away from the south side of Merced, and will rarely ever see the other side as I have been warned about the area. Overall i do feel safe living in merced as a student, but can also recognize my immense privilege in living in an area that has been developed for the amount of incoming students
NORTH MERCED is the Nicest , around the MERCED MALL and near the Merced Community College , Not by the University , you were Not even close to the Best side of Merced :) OLIVE AVE. is my Favorite part :) ++++++++
I’d have to disagree about the mall, although that’s because I worked there for a year and in that time saw and dealt with things I’d have preferred not to.
Haha! Too funny. Why didn’t you go to the North side? Every town has its rough spots and you were definitely around those areas. I’ve been here living on the North side of Merced for over 20 years and never had a problem. In fact, live in a great quiet neighborhood and love it here.
Lol. Of course, everyone always shows the older part of Merced. It gets nicer when you go up North towards Yosemite. That's where I live, 5 min from the UC. Very nice subdivisions and lots of tranquility.
So much has changed in 50 years.. I was stationed at Castle AFB in 74 and drove those streets pretty regularly... I remember a few things but not much... I wish you had made a detour and went through Castle AFB while you were there... I would like to visit again one day... Thx for sharing...
I remember Merced; when my twin sister and I were in kindergarten Daddy worked in the appliance department at Montgomery Ward and he was transferred to Merced. I remember my parents didn't like it so about a year later Daddy got transferred to Yuba City and they liked it way better. Have a wonderful day Rosie 🌹💛
The Tioga used to be the Hotel Tioga. My mom, grandmother, and aunt all worked there in its heyday. It was like the Hilton back then. Carl Malden, and the rest of the cast from Bombers B52, (which was filmed at Castle Air base, in Atwater) all stayed there.
Lol I see these type vehicles all the time nowadays. Jesus saves then their cash app info, say no to drugs then their PayPal link below that. Just the new form of panhandling
Merced is the junk drawer of California. All the unclassified flotsam and jetsom washed up there. In a way, that's good - nothing to live up to - but nothing memorable either. Even the fact that it's the location of the most recent UC is lackluster.
You just went downtown. That's not all of Merced. For over 50 years there was a military presence in the area. A lot of military families. When the air force base closed the local economy started to struggle. Believe it or not, there was more to do in Merced 30 years ago then there is now. The UC hadn't brought anything other than higher property prices. The students don't stay or contribute anything to the economy.
Literally walked the part of downtown that the city hasn't spent any time developing. It's really nice from the Merced MMA building all the way to the old theatre. No one walks the part you walked cause like most towns you can always find a slum.
Ha! Ha! Ha! You drove past the building I sold computers from in the 90s, nothing has changed. There ARE things to see in Meeced but you need a guide to find them. Did you make it to the Castle Air Museum? Atwater is smaller, but at least they have Castle!
What you've shown is essentially Any Town USA. Go down the old highway to the old downtown, you're going to find a redeveloped area and shuttered businesses. People approached you near Franklin & Ashby? Didn't happen, not there. Having trouble changing lanes in light traffic? Perhaps grasp the concept of sharing the road, sometimes you can't change lanes right when you feel like it. Yes, the homeless are rampant. Partly because of resource$. It is very expensive to do the cleanups and store their belongings. And they have "rights". Merced also has a soft heart, so much so that crews come from the bay area to work the corners. Collecting for cancer, funerals or whatever. I live here. Walk, drive and shop anytime, anywhere mostly after dark. I'm in my 60's.
Lol well you sound all butthurt that most people feel merced is a dump. Just because you might find it a great place to live doesn't mean that it's not a dump. The price of real estate in your town says it all
Sad to see Merced this way. I grew up there also lived in Planada and LeGrand in the 60s through 1976 when I joined the Army. I remember cruising 17th Street on the weekends with my friends or hanging out at Lake Yosemite. I've only read negative things about Merced over the years. Too bad. Does anyone remember The Club Joaquin on Motel Dr? I worked there in 74.
@@adammccoy1Nothing it's so dead there's literally nothing going on in Merced it's a city for boring people with no life ,it's The dumpster of California
!! Did you visit the huge George Hicks Fancher granite obelisk monument just outside of Merced? "One of California's more mysterious landmarks, the George Hicks Fancher Monument is actually a testament to one man’s dying wish."
This person went to the most run down area of down town. (Seems like on purpose)Passed up all the great things about our down town and our city. There are alot of great things about Merced. Too bad you really didnt visit to try to actually find out about the good things here.
I was born an raised there it was a good place to live back in the 60's thru the 80's, it as gotten pretty bad I go every year to visit family ,down town use to be the best place to hang out not now
Sometimes towns are nice and sometimes they give off Creepy Vibes. Approached by so many in a short time. Folks have fallen on hard times there it seems. There is a lot of variables that goes into a town as to how it comes off to you when you visit. Always a great & exciting at times, adventures with Rosie. Be ever vigilant out there.
Looks like Rosie went to the most run down part of down town on purpose and is'nt really looking for the good in Merced. Alot of people actual do visit and there ARE alot of things to do here.
Hi ROSIE 🌹,,, GOOD.MORNING ,IT SURE LOOKS LIKE A NICE SMALL TOWN , I HOPE ALL THE STUDENTS ATTENDING SCHOOL THERE HAVE FUN LEARNING , THEN GO AND SHARE THEIR SKILLS WITH VIGOR
Merced is a typical freeway town, with no major industry besides farming so most of the middle class works for the government city, state or federal or contractors through the city.
it’s funny, I found your Modesto video last week and I was like I lived there with my husband for 16 years and it was ok. Things kinda fell apart for us financially so we ended up moving to Waterford and then financial problems happened there due to cv19 and now my hubby of 28 years was severely injured on the job on 6/24 so he is still in the hospital now and we had been homeless since Jan 2022 and now I have to pick up the pieces of our lives and move me and our kids to Merced. Go figure. I was born and raised in Norcal but have never been to Merced. My oldest son does not like it here as the homeless are crazy here. We may be leaving as soon as we can however. It is scary here.
Rosie. 😀Hi . I just wanted to say I'm sorry you had such a horrible 🤥time but You walked the wrong direction down main Street. If you would have walked back the way you had driving from, I think You would have found a bunch of 💎nice little shops instead of it being all dead looking on that other end. The way you were walking there's nothing lively going on down that way. I think you would have had a much nicer time🤩. b.t.w. his name wasn't Casey. His name was Cary Stayner. Definitely all of Merced is not lower💸 income. I think every City has its👻 bad side of town, that's not where you were. I'm sorry you were so afraid while you were here. With the near drive-by and mugging that you "thought" you almost had, walking down main Street. I really think you had that misconception before you ever got here. You really did shit🧻 on Merced while you were here. And We actually do get a lot of NICE🤗 📸Tourists, We are the gateway to Yosemite🏕️. Merced really does have a bunch of nice 😜people. Come back anytime 😁
@@rosieokellythe antique mall, abracadabra, and modern living are my favorite places to visit as a student attending UC Merced! They have some really special finds and the community there is really good in helping keep small businesses alive. We also host a flea market once a month and it is a huge help for building the community!
I don't even know where he's at I know he's poor he didn't stay at the Merritt why is he at abandon buildings I don't even know where he's at!! Is that a wig where he from the hills🤣🤣🤣ok by this man is scary
Merced has changed A LOT in the last 20 years. I live close to were you started the video the next town over from merced and I chose to live there for a reason. I saw how merced was changing for the worst and I didn't want to buy a home there. It's starting to look like LA with all the homeless people here living under the overpass and wherever they could be close to water by the canals.
A lot of people don't understand why there are a lot of people who are homeless and living on the streets. Let's see. Hmm. They closed down the mental institutions, lack of affordable housing, and medical issues, and addictions and etc etc. No offense. It could happen to you too, so don't judge people or cities issues without knowing the facts.
Yes Merced is a dump. Most of the law abiding citizens that actually work have a CCW permit and it comes in handy around this town. I live on the outskirts of it worst not quite as bad but if you have plans of going downtown even during the day but especially at night you better be carrying a gun
Hey Rosie🌹 I have yet to find a town that I didn't like. To hand out a hot cup of coffee and a sandwich can be the greatest highlight of my day. I like to make smiles happen. What I truly like is having lunch by a small lake or river with lots of colorful song birds and butterflies nearby🦋🌴🦜🌿. I'm enjoying all your great adventures Rosie🌹💯. You know that you have us all completely spoiled with your amazing content👏👏💃🏼📸 . Be very proud Rosie as we are very proud of you and your awesome👏💯❤️🩹. accomplishments
I was born and raised in Atwater,CA, 15 minutes north of Merced. The area was pretty small town cool up until 2001. The homeless thing didnt really start until then. I loved it so much that I ran screaming to NorthWestern Montana 2 years ago.
I spent my high school years in Merced and Atwater in the late 1970's. It was way, way better than it looks now. Wow.
I’m from Atwater currently in Missoula
Your on the wrong side of Merced. Good video but its like going into south central Los Angeles to do a story of Beverly Hills. You’re kinda in the hood. I liked the video because that was my old stomping ground. The homelessness issue wasn’t a thing when I left Merced. I left in 1976 now, the homeless is in your face. Thanks for the video.
As a student, i will say I love the community of Merced and many of the locals are wondeful people. I do however, stay away from the south side of Merced, and will rarely ever see the other side as I have been warned about the area. Overall i do feel safe living in merced as a student, but can also recognize my immense privilege in living in an area that has been developed for the amount of incoming students
Wow! I’m so surprised you’re so close to me! I’m in Fresno, haha.
When I lived in Merced back in the 70's, we used to call it Merdead! Basically nothing ever goes on in Merced.
The serving the last taco and Last load at the laundry voice overs were funny lol
NORTH MERCED is the Nicest , around the MERCED MALL and near the Merced Community College , Not by the University , you were Not even close to the Best side of Merced :) OLIVE AVE. is my Favorite part :) ++++++++
I’d have to disagree about the mall, although that’s because I worked there for a year and in that time saw and dealt with things I’d have preferred not to.
That part is still bad now, so many treakers and homeless everywhere all through olive avenue and Yosemite
Haha! Too funny. Why didn’t you go to the North side? Every town has its rough spots and you were definitely around those areas. I’ve been here living on the North side of Merced for over 20 years and never had a problem. In fact, live in a great quiet neighborhood and love it here.
Apparently he only acknowledges comments which support a negative view of Merced. Base.
Lol. Of course, everyone always shows the older part of Merced. It gets nicer when you go up North towards Yosemite. That's where I live, 5 min from the UC. Very nice subdivisions and lots of tranquility.
too bad there's not another popular district near yosemite, an arts block, a cool street with businesses, shops, bars and cafes out in that area.
So much has changed in 50 years.. I was stationed at Castle AFB in 74 and drove those streets pretty regularly... I remember a few things but not much... I wish you had made a detour and went through Castle AFB while you were there... I would like to visit again one day... Thx for sharing...
Safe travels. When are you going home? ❤🌹
IDK Rosie, maybe u should've gone north thru Stockton to Sacramento. IDK lol
I'm astounded. I seem to remember hearing great things about Merced. Then again, that was forty years ago. Oh well.
Lol
I've been there alot of times.
At least the weather looks good …we have about 3 inches of snow where I’m at in upstate Pennsylvania
As a Texan, I LOVED spending winters in Pennsylvania. To go from shorts to snow was magical as a kid!
I remember Merced; when my twin sister and I were in kindergarten Daddy worked in the appliance department at Montgomery Ward and he was transferred to Merced. I remember my parents didn't like it so about a year later Daddy got transferred to Yuba City and they liked it way better. Have a wonderful day Rosie 🌹💛
sorry i missed it Rosie watched the replay
Hey Andrew!
Somebody show him the real parts of the city
The Tioga used to be the Hotel Tioga. My mom, grandmother, and aunt all worked there in its heyday. It was like the Hilton back then. Carl Malden, and the rest of the cast from Bombers B52, (which was filmed at Castle Air base, in Atwater) all stayed there.
Merced has it's own charm. I worked there for years
Lol I see these type vehicles all the time nowadays. Jesus saves then their cash app info, say no to drugs then their PayPal link below that. Just the new form of panhandling
Merced is the junk drawer of California. All the unclassified flotsam and jetsom washed up there. In a way, that's good - nothing to live up to - but nothing memorable either. Even the fact that it's the location of the most recent UC is lackluster.
Good Morning Merced, CA 🌞
Dude I live in Merced and wow just let u know u where looking at the bad part of it
You can make almost any town look bad if thats you intention.
And you can try and make any town look good if that is your intention.
THE WHOLE DAMN TOWN IS "SKETCHY"... 😂🤣😎
Rosie 🌹💖 Interesting,kinda scary😯 Now I can cross Merced off my list of places to never go to! Thank you for escorting me "safely" through town! 😊👍
Rosie I love these videos! You always make me laugh , hope this isn’t a drive by coming.oh boy stay safe !
You just went downtown. That's not all of Merced. For over 50 years there was a military presence in the area. A lot of military families. When the air force base closed the local economy started to struggle. Believe it or not, there was more to do in Merced 30 years ago then there is now. The UC hadn't brought anything other than higher property prices. The students don't stay or contribute anything to the economy.
good morning Rosie x keep safe .
The Mexican food is excellent at Maries, used to be called Sinaloa.
You went to the old part of town not the new part
Literally walked the part of downtown that the city hasn't spent any time developing. It's really nice from the Merced MMA building all the way to the old theatre. No one walks the part you walked cause like most towns you can always find a slum.
Ha! Ha! Ha! You drove past the building I sold computers from in the 90s, nothing has changed. There ARE things to see in Meeced but you need a guide to find them. Did you make it to the Castle Air Museum? Atwater is smaller, but at least they have Castle!
☕☕Good am, Ms. Rosie. Cold, 34° here. Thank you for sharing your adventures 😍Safe travels 👍👍
Have a nice Wednesday ☺️
What you've shown is essentially Any Town USA. Go down the old highway to the old downtown, you're going to find a redeveloped area and shuttered businesses.
People approached you near Franklin & Ashby? Didn't happen, not there.
Having trouble changing lanes in light traffic? Perhaps grasp the concept of sharing the road, sometimes you can't change lanes right when you feel like it.
Yes, the homeless are rampant. Partly because of resource$. It is very expensive to do the cleanups and store their belongings. And they have "rights". Merced also has a soft heart, so much so that crews come from the bay area to work the corners. Collecting for cancer, funerals or whatever.
I live here. Walk, drive and shop anytime, anywhere mostly after dark. I'm in my 60's.
Lol well you sound all butthurt that most people feel merced is a dump. Just because you might find it a great place to live doesn't mean that it's not a dump. The price of real estate in your town says it all
First time & last time on this channel. YOU BORE ME !!!!
Sad to see Merced this way. I grew up there also lived in Planada and LeGrand in the 60s through 1976 when I joined the Army. I remember cruising 17th Street on the weekends with my friends or hanging out at Lake Yosemite. I've only read negative things about Merced over the years. Too bad. Does anyone remember The Club Joaquin on Motel Dr? I worked there in 74.
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I stayed at the same Motel that killer did the murders at, Have the News Paper cuttings about them killings they happened shortly before i was there.
Good morning Joe. I hope all's well with you.
@@josephdeparolis5001 G'Day Joe.Yep doing ok for an oldie, Hope you are keeping well too.All the the Best to you.
I have driven through here on 99 a couple of times. I guess I didn't miss much by not stopping. Stay safe. XOXO.
Nothing wrong with Merced not very safe for queers tho ... Straight people are always welcome there .
It kinda makes me sad when ppl talk bad about where I’m from. This video is definitely not all of merced but it is what it is.
Ok,, u tell me what it’s like over there
@@adammccoy1Nothing it's so dead there's literally nothing going on in Merced it's a city for boring people with no life ,it's The dumpster of California
Lol you spend a couple of hours walking around aimlessly taking some video downtown then say you know Merced.
Hola Rosie Love 😍😍
Oh man I am 50 minutes from there we could of met up and did a food review together!
That would have been dope
Nice place
Great tour, miss the chat, I'm in withdrawal 😆😂
Hi Flon ,, me too
!! Did you visit the huge George Hicks Fancher granite obelisk monument just outside of Merced? "One of California's more mysterious landmarks, the George Hicks Fancher Monument is actually a testament to one man’s dying wish."
Thanks Rosie🤗! The weather during your chooch looked a lot better than the weather here in CO at the moment ❄🥶Stay safe, beautiful!!! 👍as usual
This person went to the most run down area of down town. (Seems like on purpose)Passed up all the great things about our down town and our city. There are alot of great things about Merced. Too bad you really didnt visit to try to actually find out about the good things here.
Sure...
Thank you for the adventures Rosie ❤
It does not look too inviting or interesting except for the enchiladas!
Some cool buildings, like the sign too Enchiladaa sound good
I was born an raised there it was a good place to live back in the 60's thru the 80's, it as gotten pretty bad I go every year to visit family ,down town use to be the best place to hang out not now
That was a fun chooch. Thanks Rosie.
I don't think they give merced enough credit.
You didn't even visit the merced mall!
Interesting for sure ,Thankyou 🌹
Sometimes towns are nice and sometimes they give off Creepy Vibes. Approached by so many in a short time. Folks have fallen on hard times there it seems. There is a lot of variables that goes into a town as to how it comes off to you when you visit. Always a great & exciting at times, adventures with Rosie. Be ever vigilant out there.
i dont knnow where this guy is from but you sould have went two blocks uo
Looks like Rosie went to the most run down part of down town on purpose and is'nt really looking for the good in Merced. Alot of people actual do visit and there ARE alot of things to do here.
Maybe next time your boss can put you up in a nice hotel near Merced College and UC Merced?
Maybe
Hi ROSIE 🌹,,, GOOD.MORNING ,IT SURE LOOKS LIKE A NICE SMALL TOWN , I HOPE ALL THE STUDENTS ATTENDING SCHOOL THERE HAVE FUN LEARNING , THEN GO AND SHARE THEIR SKILLS WITH VIGOR
Yeah 2020 hit this town really hard and a lot of businesses went under very sad
It was always bad... lived there in early 2000s and there werent a lot of jobs, very slow town & a lot of gangs& drugs then too.
Merced is a typical freeway town, with no major industry besides farming so most of the middle class works for the government city, state or federal or contractors through the city.
I guess you have to live somewhere but what a dismal place... go see the air museum and run like hell...
Why does this dude call himself Rosie 🤔🤔🤔
Merced ain’t bad been here all my life
Your looking in the wrong spots 😂
Town looks pretty rough. Glad you got out without any trouble. Amazing trip so far Rosie. I shared the videos out. Stay safe see you on the next one 👍
Got out without any trouble? This ain't Compton my dude.....
You can make any town look bad if that is your intention. Merced is actually a great city. I am from San Jose and I love living in Merced.
Looks like new government is needed here in Merced.
it’s funny, I found your Modesto video last week and I was like I lived there with my husband for 16 years and it was ok. Things kinda fell apart for us financially so we ended up moving to Waterford and then financial problems happened there due to cv19 and now my hubby of 28 years was severely injured on the job on 6/24 so he is still in the hospital now and we had been homeless since Jan 2022 and now I have to pick up the pieces of our lives and move me and our kids to Merced. Go figure. I was born and raised in Norcal but have never been to Merced. My oldest son does not like it here as the homeless are crazy here. We may be leaving as soon as we can however. It is scary here.
❤ one foot in front of the other. You guys can get through it
No, anyone who has lived in Merced knows it sucks there 😆... the only thing that has changed & made it grow some is the university that got built.
Visit hilmar CA, all we got is Hilmar Cheese but it’s a cute lil town def better than merced lol
I definitely will!
Good Morning Rosie! That’s an interesting place, but doesn’t look like it would be safe to chooch there at night. Nice video. ☺️
We did chooch at night....on Rosie Murphy channel...cheers
@@rosieokelly Oh, okay. :)
This town looks like so many others that’s just a no frill country town. Slowly dies off a little more as years go by.
Almost 90,000 people. Not a country town.
Next time you come back to the central valley, I would LOVE to show you around. I can get you a tour of Cressey Manor as well ❤
I lived in Merced in the mid 80s wasn't bad then
Nice city
You ROCK Rosie!!
Your in the boonies nut go out by the junior college and the university!!!
Rosie. 😀Hi . I just wanted to say I'm sorry you had such a horrible 🤥time but You walked the wrong direction down main Street. If you would have walked back the way you had driving from, I think You would have found a bunch of 💎nice little shops instead of it being all dead looking on that other end. The way you were walking there's nothing lively going on down that way. I think you would have had a much nicer time🤩. b.t.w. his name wasn't Casey. His name was Cary Stayner. Definitely all of Merced is not lower💸 income. I think every City has its👻 bad side of town, that's not where you were. I'm sorry you were so afraid while you were here. With the near drive-by and mugging that you "thought" you almost had, walking down main Street. I really think you had that misconception before you ever got here. You really did shit🧻 on Merced while you were here. And We actually do get a lot of NICE🤗 📸Tourists, We are the gateway to Yosemite🏕️. Merced really does have a bunch of nice 😜people. Come back anytime 😁
It was not horrible at all! I wasn't fair, and after hearing feedback, I think it's a pretty cool town
@@rosieokellythe antique mall, abracadabra, and modern living are my favorite places to visit as a student attending UC Merced! They have some really special finds and the community there is really good in helping keep small businesses alive. We also host a flea market once a month and it is a huge help for building the community!
I guess I did..I will go back
I don't even know where he's at I know he's poor he didn't stay at the Merritt why is he at abandon buildings I don't even know where he's at!! Is that a wig where he from the hills🤣🤣🤣ok by this man is scary
tired looking place
Merced love it or leave it
Tioga...nope nope nope.
Merced has changed A LOT in the last 20 years. I live close to were you started the video the next town over from merced and I chose to live there for a reason. I saw how merced was changing for the worst and I didn't want to buy a home there. It's starting to look like LA with all the homeless people here living under the overpass and wherever they could be close to water by the canals.
If you are ever interested in purchasing property in merced. I would love to help.
Yes, we have been in Merced almost 2 weeks now and it is very depressing.
I was there 2 weeks ago, visiting from Mobile, AL. Never saw any homeless folk.
I noticed it looked very old and outdated here in Merced. Like a town forgotten in time.
Thats why the thrifting is so good ;)
Post diversity Merced
Modesto is bad too
You were bold for doing this Merced is a dangerous city
sucks here
Beautiful city.
A lot of people don't understand why there are a lot of people who are homeless and living on the streets. Let's see. Hmm. They closed down the mental institutions, lack of affordable housing, and medical issues, and addictions and etc etc. No offense. It could happen to you too, so don't judge people or cities issues without knowing the facts.
I'm still moving there anyway regardless of all the negative things that was said because I want to.
When the Air force Base closed down. Merced and Atwater became ghost towns
Come in for vacation leave on probation. Crappy town.
My buddy went to Merced one time and got the clap
Merced is ghetto
Bro really showed the bad part of merced
You really should visit during night to experience the amazing night life.
There were some things I liked there, and really nothing I disliked...yes, the nightlife looked great
Are you trying to get him robbed lol
@@illdrumatik391 her, dope
Yes Merced is a dump. Most of the law abiding citizens that actually work have a CCW permit and it comes in handy around this town. I live on the outskirts of it worst not quite as bad but if you have plans of going downtown even during the day but especially at night you better be carrying a gun
Showed the shit side of Merced....
Hey Rosie🌹
I have yet to find a town that I didn't like.
To hand out a hot cup of coffee and a sandwich can be the greatest highlight of my day. I like to make smiles happen. What I truly like is having lunch by a small lake or river with lots of colorful song birds and butterflies nearby🦋🌴🦜🌿.
I'm enjoying all your great adventures Rosie🌹💯. You know that you have us all completely spoiled with your amazing content👏👏💃🏼📸 . Be very proud Rosie as we are very proud of you and your awesome👏💯❤️🩹. accomplishments
It's people like you that make it happen, Doreen xx
@@rosieokelly 🌹❤️🩹. Thank you so much Rosie. That means a lot to me. Have an awesome day. Safe travels my friend🌴📸💃🏼💖