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Yanira Ledezma has served the Merced County Times for over 4 years through her passion for community engagement. From reporting to running the Times social media, Yanira is excited to showcase the vibrant culture and communities within Merced County. You can contact her via email at [email protected].

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Local mystic podcast celebrates 100 episodes 

Yanira Ledezma
A skeptic, a mystic, and a podcast.  The “Gen Explains” weekly show dives deep into the world of astrology, mythology, the occult, and everything in between.  The locally-produced podcast celebrated its 100th episode this month, marking a celebratory milestone for Genesis and David Duong, the husband and wife duo who host the show.…
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Local fundraising fulfills child’s wish

Yanira Ledezma
Two months ago, the Times introduced readers to the local Medina-Benson family and shared the heartbreaking news of their son's cancer diagnosis, which has not responded to current treatment, alongside the devastating loss of their home to a fire. A GoFundMe was originally set up after the news of the non-responsive diagnosis to make…
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Small batch, big flavors at El Cid Coffee in Merced

Yanira Ledezma
Just up a flight of stairs and through the doors of Cien Ojos Studio on Canal Street, you’ll find one of Merced’s best-kept coffee secrets: El Cid Coffee. The handcrafted coffee cart sits inside the downtown art studio and is owned and operated by Joseph Rodriguez, a Merced native with a deep passion for coffee culture, rich…
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Cultivate Merced to open inside Cien Ojos Studio

Yanira Ledezma
  Plant lovers rejoice! Your local plant expert and supplier is the latest artist to join the group of creative artists at Cien Ojos Studio.  Cultivate Merced will officially open its space to locals on Saturday, May 3, with a grand opening planned inside the studio featuring live music, coffee, flowers, and, of course, plants from 11…