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🌱 How Hmong families in Merced and Atwater are reclaiming culture and pride

Good morning Atwater! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Hmong families in Merced and Atwater are reclaiming culture and pride
  • How deputies finally made an arrest in the 2022 Atwater-area killings

Also on today's calendar: Art & SPIRITS — The MAC and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 54 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: Fog will lift in the morning, temps: high: 57, low: 44.
  • Friday: Low clouds, with a high of 54 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ‘I remember a lot of fights.' For the Valley's Hmong, assimilation didn't come without scars (themercedfocus.org) — Hmong families in Merced County and nearby Atwater are working to preserve language, traditions, and pride while confronting the lingering impacts of poverty, gangs, and assimilation on first-generation youth. Community leaders describe how local programs, dual-language schools, and cultural camps are helping younger Hmong residents reconnect with their heritage, including celebrations like Hmong American Day at Castle in Atwater.
   

• Arrest Made in 2022 Double Homicide Near Atwater, Sheriff's Office Says (losbanosenterprise.com) — An arrest has been made in a 2022 double homicide that happened just outside Atwater near Franklin Road and Santa Fe Drive, after a multi-year Merced County Sheriff’s investigation. A Las Vegas man was taken into custody with help from Nevada authorities, though details on charges and any additional suspects have not yet been released. The case remains active as detectives continue their work.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good morning everyone hope you all had an amazing weekend.
    When life leaves you hanging don’t quit life is to precious. (Nextdoor Herring)
  • Looking for someone to do some yard work.
    My backyard needs some attention. Its overgrown and there is dog poop back there. I don't see it being a quick or easy feat by any means. The grass… (Nextdoor Green Sands)
  • Golden Valley Health Centers posted a job opening for Payroll Specialist (Atwater) in Atwater. Apply here.
  • H&R Block posted a job opening for Guest Services Coordinator in Atwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Atwater here.

🗞 Nearby News

Livingston

  • Padres Predicted To Lose $75 Million Star To AL Club After Winter Meetings (mercedsunstar.com)

Merced

  • UC Merced Selected to Host Prestigious COSMOS STEM Program, Opening Doors for Central Valley Students (losbanosenterprise.com)
  • UC Merced menorah lighting honors Hanukkah and Australian shooting victims (kmph.com)
  • Winners revealed in ‘I Voted Early' sticker contest (mercedcountytimes.com)

Ok Atwater! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Atwater

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Atwater

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.