El Capitan Cheer Team ‘three-peats’ as national champs
The El Capitan Co-Ed Varsity Cheer Team just completed what is known as a hat trick. For the third year in a row, they took home a First Place trophy at the 2019 USA Spirit National Championships in Anaheim last weekend.
However, this year was even more exciting because the El Capitan JV Cheer squad also won First Place and became national…
30 Ways To Take Ownership Of Your Community’s Future
By Quint Studer
Editor’s Note: Quint Studer is author of Building a Vibrant Community and founder of Pensacola's Studer Community Institute, a nonprofit…
Forecast: Steady 2019 growth for state, regional economies
The California economy should maintain strong growth through 2019 despite an uncertain political environment and financial market…
Kids enjoying Storytime at Merced’s Barnes & Noble
Danielle Brummell, a book seller, chose “The Good Egg” by Jory John and Pete Oswald for the Saturday morning Storytime at Barnes & Noble Book Store in Merced.
She said, “I really like it, so I wanted to read it to the kids.”
The story had a positive message about caring for others while being sure to take care of oneself, as well.…
Nominate a Merced County community volunteer
The Merced County Board of Supervisors appreciates the hard work and efforts of the many volunteers in Merced County.
In recognition of their work, the Board…
New home for Orthhodox Church in Atwater
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church in Atwater finally has a home of its own and will mark the occasion March 3 with a Church Blessing and Parish Celebration.
Church members bought property at 1635 Shaffer Road in Atwater. Their celebration will take place at 10 a.m. during the Divine Liturgy service.
The new property has large worship and…
Soroptimist members honor local women living their dreams
Soroptimist International of Merced honored three “Live Your Dream” Award recipients.
Soropotimist International of Merced, part of a global organization…
Local supporters celebrate magic of Merced County Fair
County Fair advocates marked the official kick-off of the 2019 season during a “pre-party” fundraiser at the fairgrounds last Friday, Feb. 22.
More than…
Local healthcare providers honored at annual dinner
The Annual Appreciation Dinner of the Merced County Binational Health Week Committee (BHW) was held Friday, Feb. 22 at Treviño’s Mexican Restaurant in downtown Merced.
Local dentists, medical providers, support staff, volunteers and sponsors were honored for their efforts to improve the health of underserved Latino residents.
The…