Highlights Zumba classes launched at Crookham Elementary through joint-use Efforts to increase physical activity among residents Program can prove beneficial in area with high obesity rate BY ANA B. IBARRA, aibarra@mercedsunstar.com Four years ago, Viridiana Cardenas was not happy with herself. The Merced resident was overweight, her self-esteem was low and she was constantly tired. “I…
Groups make sure kids are geared up for school
Highlights: BHC partners and community grassroots plan annual backpack event 75 backpacks full of school supplies handed out Merced children start school this week Kristen Ramirez, 7, of Merced looks inside her new backpack during a community event that provided backpacks and shoes to children at McNamara Park on Saturday. The backpacks were provided by Distinguished…
Mop Merced shows solidarity with Charleston
Highlight Groups Pays tribute to victims of shooting in Charleston More than 50 gather at busy intersection BHC partner Merced Organizing Project’s youth leads the charge. Brenda Rojas, 21, a UC Merced student, holds a sign while surrounded by demonstrators in Merced. About 50 people came together to show solidarity with the nine people killed…
Merced nonprofit to continue Medi-Cal signs with new grants
Highlight Merced’s Healthy House, a certified enrollment entity under Covered California, was awarded $116,000 to continue Medi-Cal enrollment efforts in community Merced’s Healthy House, a certified enrollment entity under Covered California, was awarded $116,000 to continue Medi-Cal enrollment efforts in the community. The nonprofit received a $75,000 grant from the Merced County Department of Public…