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Above: Cassandra Avitia (right) having fun with a youth member during Pride in the Park 2017. In honor of National Mentoring Month, We’Ced sat down with former youth reporter and current mentor Cassandra Avitia to get her take on what it means to help guide and support young people. Read More
Cassandra Avitia college first-generation student mentors merced National Mentoring Month spotlight youth leadershipIn honor of National Mentoring Month, We’Ced sat down with former youth reporter and current mentor Victor Seguin to get his take on what it means to help guide and support young people. From reminders to lend a compassionate ear to the importance of leading by example, Victor’s words of wisdom are a great lesson for both adult allies and youth alike. Read More
mentor merced National Mentoring Month sons & brothers spotlight youthEditor’s Note: The holidays are here and young people across the state are celebrating with their families, friends and communities. From making tamales and buñuelos, to ringing in the Hmong New Year, youth reporters from the Youthwire network share their favorite holiday traditions. Read More
Hmong New Year merced Merced County Fairgrounds Miss Hmong spotlightAbove: Students and staff hand out free produce at University of California, Merced. Recent studies have shown the campus deals with high rates of food insecurity among its student population, echoing a larger hunger trend within Merced County. (Photo by Hannah Esqueda) By Hannah Esqueda For many, the approaching winter holiday season is a time to celebrate with family, friends and food. Read More
animal abuse feast food insecurity holidays hunger Indian Country Today merced merced county Merced County Food Bank Native Americans Pilgrims settlers spotlight Thanksgiving Day volunteerAbove: Snelling’s Ranch of Horrors was almost too spooky for our youth reporters. (Photo by Aaliyah Jensen) By Cassandra Avitia and Aaliyah Jensen SNELLING, Calif.–Snelling’s Ranch of Horrors originally opened in 2015 in a secluded place out in Snelling. But only this year has it gained lots of attention due to the recent close of the seasonal Frightmare Farms. Read More
Halloween House of the Dead merced merced county Snelling Snelling's Ranch of Horrors spooky spotlightAbove: Ciera Coronado of Merced High School prepares to measure the pulse of a fellow student during an equipment training at Merced College. Organized by Central Valley Health Network, the event drew more than 300 local high school students interested in careers in the medical field. Read More
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