My late grandpa Lai came to this country from China with his mom to meet with his dad 1917. When he came to US. he stayed in San Francisco for a little bit. Then later my Great-grandparents bought a laundry mat in Merced. It's was the white brick building off W 16th St. It was next to old KFC. Long story short my grandpa Lai grew up in Merced. He spent half his life there. His siblings and his 5 kids were born there. Also he's buried in Merced.
Husband was born and raised in Merced He taught school from 1963-2001 and passed away in our home Nov. 2013. Merced was changing and the neighborhood going downhill, so I packed-up and moved to Georgia. No regrets other than good memories of the past.
I was stationed at Castle AFB and after discharge I lived in Merced a couple more years (82 and 83), going to Merced College. Lived a block behind the theater. Nice video! I noticed you took this on Nov 23...my birthday! LOL
Born and raised. Became a gang member at age 13 from Atwater 13 in 1989. Town looks peaceful, but it’s definitely not sleeping. Everyone does meth! But I moved out! Live in Las Vegas for 10 years
People are leaving Cali and Merced and realizing that it wasn’t all that bad. Trust me, the rest of the country doesn’t have the quality food that Cali has, tons of options too. Also, you learn to appreciate sidewalks!!! All these new houses and suburbs straight up don’t have any sidewalks. Merced’s a sleepy town for sure, but it isn’t a bad thing
My young adult years were spent here. Grateful for the lessons this town taught me 💛
Thanks for watching jdult.
My late grandpa Lai came to this country from China with his mom to meet with his dad 1917. When he came to US. he stayed in San Francisco for a little bit. Then later my Great-grandparents bought a laundry mat in Merced. It's was the white brick building off W 16th St. It was next to old KFC. Long story short my grandpa Lai grew up in Merced. He spent half his life there. His siblings and his 5 kids were born there. Also he's buried in Merced.
Your great grandpa made it ! The land of opportunity. Thanks for sharing your story with us, Arthur. Cheers!
Also my Great-grandparents and other family members are buried in Merced
My mom passed away in 2021. She is also there.
Merced was my child hood so many memories.
Husband was born and raised in Merced He taught school from 1963-2001 and passed away in our home Nov. 2013. Merced was changing and the neighborhood going downhill, so I packed-up and moved to Georgia. No regrets other than good memories of the past.
Where did he teach. I was born in 88 here. Thinking of moving out too.
I’m Merced born and raised. I recognize the name: Blankenship. 😊
@@caliburrito3879 He taught special ed at Hoover
@@cathyblankenship5824 I went to hoover from 1999 to 2002.
@@caliburrito3879 He retired in 2001
I was stationed at Castle AFB and after discharge I lived in Merced a couple more years (82 and 83), going to Merced College. Lived a block behind the theater. Nice video! I noticed you took this on Nov 23...my birthday! LOL
Beautiful city
I was born in Merced.My Dad was stationed at Castle AFB. I was 6 or 7 when he moved the Family to the East coast. Hoping to come back and visit.
Welcome to Merced California.
Merced is always so quiet
I agreed, this was on a Sunday afternoon.😅
Love Merced CA!
Born and raised. Became a gang member at age 13 from Atwater 13 in 1989. Town looks peaceful, but it’s definitely not sleeping. Everyone does meth! But I moved out! Live in Las Vegas for 10 years
I want to move out too. Is it worth it?
Merced 209 yeeeee
What time was this filmed? No homeless people that's a first...I do like this video...still love Merced
People are leaving Cali and Merced and realizing that it wasn’t all that bad. Trust me, the rest of the country doesn’t have the quality food that Cali has, tons of options too. Also, you learn to appreciate sidewalks!!! All these new houses and suburbs straight up don’t have any sidewalks. Merced’s a sleepy town for sure, but it isn’t a bad thing
Not bad at all. The more I visit Merced the I want to move there. Cool town 👍. Thanks for watching Malaquias.
Merced sucks… same with fresno .. lol
Merced nigga
Merced sucks i hate living there
Please move to Oakland!😅