Democrats of Merced County

Local high school students walk out to protest ICE — Merced County Times By ROBIN SHEPARD Times Correspondent The Five Corners intersection in Atwater was crowded Monday with high school student activists protesting Trump administration Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...

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Bulldog wearing a handmade sign that says "I like my ICE crushed"

Top view of a bulldog wearing two handmade signs on either side of their back. One sign says "Dogs for Democracy" and the other says "I like my ICE crushed"

Bulldog wearing a handmade sign that says "Dogs for Democracy"

Showing our support for Minneapolis and for civil rights everywhere at Merced's Anti-ICE protest on Friday.

Five proud Democrats with the club banner.

Proud to participate in Merced's 29th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Walk today alongside the Merced County Democratic Central Committee.

Tree decorated with blue ornaments, donkeys, and a red, white & blue ribbon at the top.

Our tree at the Merced County Courthouse Museum is up! Come see it at their open house today from 1:00-4:00 PM, or any day the museum is open between now and the end of the month.

Covered California enrollment's open. But without a tax credits extension, will thousands in the Valley be unable to pay? Obamacare tax credits are set to expire at the end of this year. Some worry customers will have to choose between going without healthcare or paying unaffordable premiums.

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"Gil" is a tractor driver in Merced County CA. He and his coworkers are working the night shift. He shares, "It is extremely difficult to work those long hours necessary for peak season as ourr bodies are not used to being up all night long." #WeFeedYou

Harvesting sweet potatoes es at sunrise

"Marie" sent us this photo saying: "Here we are harvesting sweet potatoes in Merced County CA. We begin working at 4am. It is hard to see at this hour as we sort the potatoes and distinguish their size and shape just using lamps." #WeFeedYou

Democracy wins! 🗳️💙

Prop 50 has passed thanks to every single person who stood up and spoke out against Trump’s election-rigging scheme tonight. Thank you, California!

Farm workers harvesting sweet potatoes

Farm workers wake up at 2 a.m. in Merced County to get ready to harvest sweet potatoes. They share, "We have to drop off our kids at the babysitter before we leave for the fields. The lack of sleep is tough, but this work feeds our children." #WeFeedYou

Yes on Prop 50 flyer with a California Grizzly holding the state labeled "Democracy" in the foreground with a Merced neighborhood in the background.

Out canvassing in Merced again this weekend. Just a few more days left!

Canvass for Prop 50 in Merced! · California Democratic Party Join the Merced County Central Committee, Merced Democratic Club and the North Valley Labor Federation as we knock on doors for the FINAL PUSH to pass Prop 50!! We need our voters to get their ballots...

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California weather offices brace for storms as short-staffing fears grow The National Weather Service, grappling with staffing shortages, is cutting back on some forecasts in California. State officials fear flood forecasts could be impacted.

The National Weather Service, grappling with staffing shortages, is cutting back on some forecasts in California. State officials fear flood forecasts could be impacted.

Congratulations to the 38 graduates of @calfire.bsky.social's new Atwater Training Center.

Each graduating class will bolster California's world‑class firefighting force and our commitment to keeping Californians safe in an era of evolving fire risk.

A Yes on Prop 50 flyer that says "Stop Trump from Rigging Elections" in the foreground with a tree lined street behind. Some of the leaves are starting to change color.

Another beautiful fall Saturday out canvassing for Yes on Prop 50 in Merced!

We wouldn’t even be voting on Prop 50 if it weren’t for Trump. Here’s how Texas politics set off a chain reaction that brought this fight to California. 🗳️

Vote YES on Prop 50 — to keep power in the people’s hands, not in politicians’ backrooms.

#YesOnProp50

Colorful, flag-waving No Kings protestors show up by the thousands in Merced, Modesto Thousands of people hit the streets in Merced and Modesto in the second national “No Kings” protest this year against President Donald Trump.

Great coverage of today's #NOKINGS events in #Merced and #Modesto #CA!

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No Kings Protest - signs say Protect Our City and No Fascist Clowns

Two canvassers ready to set out for the Yes on Prop 50 campaign.

Protesting in the morning, canvassing in the afternoon.

Club members with Congressman Adam Gray at the October 18 "No Kings" Protest in Merced.

‘No Kings’ protest planned in Merced. Organizers emphasize nonviolence In Merced and across the country, a second wave of “No Kings” rallies are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18 to protest the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration.

In Merced and across the country, a second wave of “No Kings” rallies are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18 to protest the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration.

Protest sign saying "The only tyrant I like is a T-Rex"

No Kings Merced

Folks are gearing up for the October 18 #NoKings event here in #Merced! nokings.org

The first one was a smash for these towns in the more conservative Central Valley of California.

🧾 Merced and Modesto areas see massive turnout at ‘No Kings’ protests
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Staff from the offices of @adamgrayca.bsky.social & Sen. Anna Caballero (D-CA-14th District) helped recognize graduates of the W.O.W. program at Merced Behavioral Center. The graduation honored residents who completed the program & learned life and vocational skills. Thank you for celebrating w/us.

Votar Sí a la propuesta 50 es de vital importancia para los campesinos y las familias inmigrantes. Trump está atacando a las familias latinas. Votar #SialaPropuesta50 contraataca para proteger nuestras voces en el Congreso. Es una oportunidad para unirnos y decir: ¡Ya basta! #YesOnProp50

Voting Yes on Proposition 50 is vitally important to farm workers and immigrant families. Trump is attacking and targeting latino families. Yes on Proposition 50 pushes back to protect our voices in Congress.  It is a chance to stand together and say: enough is enough. #YesOnProp50

"Yoli" is hard at work harvesting wine grapes in CAs Central Valley. She shares they work in teams of three, with two people picking the grapes and one person packing them. The grapes are packed in boxes to protect them during transport. #WeFeedYou 

Workers sorting freshly dug up sweet potatoes into bins depending on type and size

Sweet potato season is in full swing in Merced County CA. Workers sort the potatoes the machine digs up into large plastic bin - depending on size and variety. "Monica" shares, "My back and neck ache from bending over and organizing the potatoes into these deep bins". #WeFeedYou

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More heat, more lightning, more flames: California’s fires are just a start, scientists say When lightning strikes are abundant, so are wildfires – some in remote places. Scientists warn there may be more in the future, in California and across the West.

As dozens of wildfires burn across California after a remarkable outbreak of dry lightning, a timely new study warns that a warming planet could bring more lightning-sparked wildfires to the West in the coming decades.

"Leo" shows how loaded the almond trees are in Merced Co. The nuts are harvested using a machine that shakes the tree by the trunk. Then they're swept up by another machine. It takes great skill to use these machines as they easily can be damaged. He earns $17.25 hr. #WeFeedYou

Canvass for Prop 50 in Merced! · California Democratic Party Come knock doors with us and help stop the Trump / MAGA agenda. Trump is trying to rig the midterm elections and passing Prop 50 is the best chance we have of stopping him and taking back Congress ne...

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