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Advocates for a half-cent sales tax to pay for road projects are calling preliminary election results on Measure V a victory for Merced County. The measure has collected 69.1 percent … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced adopts budget, disappoints youth advocates
Advocates have called for greater funding of the Youth Council, which is made up of seven teenagers Young people are not supported by the City Council, advocates say … Click to Continue »
Read More »California pulls back on BPA warnings, angering advocates
Public health advocates are assailing California’s move to delay labeling of products containing a chemical commonly known as BPA. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local Immigration Advocates Applaud NBC Cutting Ties With Trump After Offensive Remarks
The backlash continues against Donald Trump two weeks after the billionaire presidential hopeful made controversial statements about Mexican immigrants. Monday, NBCUniversal decided to cut business ties with Trump. The network will not air the annual Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants, which Trump jointly owns with NBC. During his speech announcing his bid for presidency, …
Read More »Local Same-Sex Marriage Advocates Rally Encouraged by U.S. Supreme Court Discussion
The U.S. Supreme Court once again took up the issue of same-sex marriage. Tuesday, the justices heard cases that could legalize same-sex marriage across the nation. During the oral arguments, the justices seemed split in their opinions. Chief Justice John Roberts said the ruling could redefine the institution of marriage. Some justices …
Read More »Same-Sex Marriage Advocates Rally in Downtown Fresno
Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could open the door for same-sex marriages across the country. In downtown Fresno, supporters of same-sex marriage are holding a rally in front of the federal courthouse. KSEE’s Raquel Cervantes is live in downtown Fresno where the rally is underway.
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