Democrats of Merced County

UC Merced professor: Investing in research is an investment in our community | Opinion Trump administration cuts to scientific research happening in California universities have devastating consequences now and for the future.

Trump administration cuts to scientific research happening in California universities have devastating consequences now and for the future.

Federal cuts threaten Merced residents’ ability to eat and simply survive | Opinion “The top needs in Merced County are housing, food and utilities — basic necessities that no one should have to fight for.”

“The top needs in Merced County are housing, food and utilities — basic necessities that no one should have to fight for.”

Agriculture Education Program Provides New Opportunities for Formerly Incarcerated Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in Mile Markers, a twice monthly newsletter from Open Campus about the role of colleges in rural America. You can join the mailing list at the bottom of this article to receive future editions in your inbox. John Pressell been incarcerated for half his life, with intermittent stints that began when he dropped out of high school in 11th grade.

Reform Merced is a California nonprofit that helps formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives.

Valley districts ‘deeply outraged’ as U.S. Department of Education aims to freeze funds supporting English learners The Trump administration's poised to withhold more $6.8B nationwide in funding for Title 3, an education funding stream used to support English learners

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#CaliforniaEarthquake

M 3.6 - 25 km W of Los Banos, Merced County, CA
06/30/2025 18:41:11
More info at USGS:
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/nc75202886

The United Domestic Workers of America, AFSCME Local 3930 seeks a Political Coordinator to be based in Merced, CA. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll @udw.org @afscme.bsky.social

‘We're trying to create differently for ourselves.’ Merced’s LGBTQ+ community looks ahead, while remembering its past Merced County has a long, complicated history with the region's LGBTQ+ community.

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Celebrating Pride Month in Merced? Here’s where and when events are happening LGBTQ+ organizations are hosting events for adults and for queer youth in Merced.

LGBTQ+ organizations are hosting events for adults and for queer youth in Merced.

Juneteenth celebrations planned at Merced parks. Here’s where Merced held Juneteenth parades in 2022 and 2023.

Merced held Juneteenth parades in 2022 and 2023.

Memorial Hospital in Los Banos would be "at risk" under the Republican budget plan, according to Senators Markey, Wyden, Merkley and Schumer.

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Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ rally in Merced draws largest protest crowd in decades The protest was one of many ‘No Kings’ demonstrations held across California and the United States.

The protest was one of many ‘No Kings’ demonstrations held across California and the United States.

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Merced sees seismic turnout for 'No Kings' demonstration The No Kings protest in Merced draws a huge crowd, showcasing solidarity against fascism and support for immigration rights.

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Hand-drawn protest sign saying "If you are afraid to speak up it's a sign you should - No Kings!"

Hand-drawn protest sign saying, "No Kings! Federal workers work for us not him!"

Does Merced County need an independent commission to draw Board of Supervisors districts? Merced County could join other central California counties who will have independent redistricting commissions after the 2023 census. But not everyone is on board with the idea.

Merced could join other central California counties who will have independent redistricting commissions determine Board of Supervisors district maps after the 2030 census.
But not everyone is on board with the idea, including the Board of Supervisors itself. Story by @briannavaccari.bsky.social

#ImmigrantRights #StopTheRaids #KnowYourRights #ProtectOurCommunities #WeAreHome

This is truly a momentous time for our District. Now, it’s finally time for “US” to celebrate the reopening of the Madera Community Hospital. We will be hosting a community event on Thursday June 12, @ 5 p.m., which will be open to the public.

Op Ed from Congressman Adam Gray & his Blue Dog colleagues

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NO KINGS MERCED, CA · No Kings **In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allie...

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Come visit us at the Merced County Fair!

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CONGRESSMAN GRAY APPLAUDS $255 MILLION FEDERAL CONTRACT FOR VALLEY WATER MERCED, CA – This week, the Bureau of Reclamation announced a $255 million contract awarded for Phase 2 of the B.F. Sisk Safety of Dams Modification Project in Los Banos. Once completed, the project w...

Congressman Adam Gray has announced a $255 million federal contract to improve safety at the B.F. Sisk Dam in Los Banos.

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6/14, MERCED!
10 am to 12 pm
Merced Courthouse Park
M & 21st Streets

Congressman Adam Gray to Merced College 2025 graduates: ‘The change the Valley needs starts here’ Plus, Merced College’s president quoted Kendrick Lamar’s “They Not Like Us” in heralding the Class of 2025.”

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Anna Caballero for California State Treasurer As California faces unprecedented attacks from Donald Trump, we need leaders who don’t just give us empty rhetoric, but have the record of overcoming these challenges, and the lived experience to unde...

State Senator Anna Caballero has announced that she is running for California State Treasurer

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VALLEY CONGRESSMEN ADAM GRAY AND DAVID VALADAO INTRODUCE BILL TO EXTEND TELEHEALTH FUNDING WASHINGTON, DC – Central Valley Congressmen Adam Gray and David Valadao introduced the Telehealth Network and Telehealth Resource Centers Grant Program Reauthorization Act today to reauthorize telehea...

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A photo of a machine with seedlings from the tomato transplant

Vianey sent this pic from the tomato transplant in the Los Baños CA area. She said there's so little work at this time of year, that they need to drive 2 hrs round trip to work. They work 8 hours & just earn min wage. After the cost of gas they don't earn much money. #WeFeedYou

Madera First5 suspends operations at Family Resource Center due to DOGE cuts The services paused include free preschool and other children’s activities at the First5 Madera County center.

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Merced County celebrates Dos Palos projects — Merced County Times By WALSH, CASSADY & WALSH Merced County celebrated the completion of three important community projects in Dos Palos:  the repaired Lorraine Street Bridge; the new Dos Palos Library named after Superv...

The new Jerry O’Banion Library and renovation of the Del Hale Hall were made possible through $3 million in state funding secured by Senator Anna Caballero

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