Tag: Merced
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Merced breaks ground on culturally significant new park
A large crowd of passionate locals and distinguished guests last Saturday, July 11, for the official groundbreaking ceremony to start construction of the long-awaited General Vang Pao Park and Aletha … Full story: https://mercedcountytimes.com/merced-breaks-ground-on-culturally-significant-new-park/
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Merced is ready to break ground on park named for Hmong leader
After more than five years of planning, Merced is ready to break ground on its newest park. The city Parks and Recreation Department announced Tuesday that a groundbreaking ceremony for General Vang … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/merced-ready-break-ground-park-175422220.html
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Courthouse Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
By SARAH LIM Special to the Times It is America’s big birthday, and we are celebrating it Merced County style. On June 25, the “America 250 – Merced County” exhibit will open at the Courthouse … Full story: https://mercedcountytimes.com/courthouse-celebrating-americas-250th-birthday/
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This Valley cooking class connects Hmong youth with traditional roots, language. ‘This is a part of our culture’
Hmong have a rich history in the Central Valley. Over 80,000 call the region their home, with vibrant communities in Fresno, Merced, Stockton and Sacramento counties. Full story: https://www.kvpr.org/arts-culture/2026-06-23/this-valley-cooking-class-connects-hmong-youth-with-traditional-roots-language-this-is-a-part-of-our-culture
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Merced’s Hmong Farmworkers At Center Of UC Davis Probe Into Pesticides And Bladder Cancer Fears
Hmong farmworkers on small plots around Merced are at the heart of a new UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center project that is asking a blunt question: are the pesticides they use tied to bladder … Full story: https://hoodline.com/2026/06/merced-s-hmong-farmworkers-at-center-of-uc-davis-probe-into-pesticides-and-bladder-cancer-fears/
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Merced celebrates Hmong American Day. Here’s what it looked like
Hmong American Day was celebrated on Saturday at Bob Hart Square in downtown Merced. The event celebrated Hmong American heritage, culture and contributions to the Central Valley. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/merced-celebrates-hmong-american-day-171501861.html
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Hmong American Day celebration planned in Merced
Tags: American, celebration, competition, family, Hmong, Hmong American, Merced, news, pageant, storyThe Hmong American Day celebration will take place Saturday at Bob Hart Square in Merced, featuring cultural exhibits, vendors, family activities, a pageant competition, and a gallery featuring … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69fe0e62cbad48759878770b812c316c&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.yourcentralvalley.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fhmong-american-day-merced%2f&c=13739090321075431659&mkt=en-us
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Merced County saves dual-language program for another year
The Merced County Office of Education reversed its decision to shutter a dual- language program, saving it for another year, the Merced Focus reported. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6995f5f1d5b1459b8d7056719ac30d55&url=https%3a%2f%2fedsource.org%2fupdates%2fmerced-county-saves-dual-language-program-for-another-year&c=14908067338342231915&mkt=en-us