In early October, complications from diabetes forced Bessie Miller into the operating room. The former state employee and well-known advocate for West Fresno had needed round-the-clock oxygen for years, and because of poor blood circulation, calf injuries that wouldn’t heal eventually left her legs in need of amputation. The operation …
Read More »Valley Needs More CASA Volunteers To Advocate For Foster Youth
Across Fresno and Madera Counties, about 2,600 kids are currently in foster care. Although foster parents, attorneys, social workers and judges work together to move cases through the court system, some needs fall through the cracks. An organization called CASA connects foster youth with volunteers to try to make sure …
Read More »Disability Rights Advocate Brings Message Of Resilience To Fresno
On April 13th 1997, Jocelyn Dettloff’s life changed forever. On a camping trip in Sub-Saharan Africa, an accident left her paralyzed. It also put her life on a new path, inspiring others, as she describes in her book “It Rained in the Desert: One Woman’s Story of Spirit and Resilience” …
Read More »Merced youth gather at state Capitol to advocate for “Health4All”
Young people from Merced presented an art piece at the state Capitol on Tuesday afternoon they say advocates for accessible and affordable healthcare for everyone regardless of immigration in a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Want to learn how to advocate for your child? Join the Parent Leadership Training Institute
The Merced County Parent Leadership Training Institute is welcoming applications for new participants. The Parent Leadership Training Institute, or PLTI, is a 20-week leadership course funded by a grant from … Click to Continue »
Read More »Medical cannabis advocate reacts to Merced decision
Lakisha Jenkins, owner of Kiona’s Farm’acy, speaks about Merced City Council’s decision Wednesday, April 20, 2016, to move toward allowing medical marijuana dispensaries and deliveries in town. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Latino civil rights leader Ben Benavídez recalled as strong advocate
Led Mexican American Political Association Helped advance Latino political power Was also seen as intimidating, stubborn … Click to Continue »
Read More »Medical marijuana advocate evicted from Merced dispensary; deputies seize dozens of ‘illegal plants’
Owner of Kiona’s Farm’acy was evicted for failing to pay rent During eviction, deputies found 61 marijuana plants growing in homemade greenhouses … Click to Continue »
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