If Measure P had passed, it would have created a 3/8 cent sales tax to fund parks and trail maintenance, and arts programming over the next thirty years. The “Yes on P” campaign was advocating for safe, clean parks. But in one advertisement from a Measure P opposition group , …
Read More »Poppies taking over Bob Hart Square and helping to fund money for community organizations
Locals passing by Bob Hart Square over the weekend stopped to thank and observe two Merced residents arranging painted poppy tiles on the concrete base of the flag poles. Monika … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local Organizations React to Supreme Court Marriage Decision
Two years ago california lawmakers legalized gay marriage. Now with the supreme courts decision, everyone across the country has those same rights. Chris Jarvis, president of "Gay Central Valley" says he’s thrilled that friends in neighboring states can also now get married. Jarvis says, "we’ve been working on this …
Read More »Local Organizations Question Recent Homeless Count
Fresno Madera Continuum of Care released the results of its annual homeless count Monday, showing about a 50% improvement in homeless numbers the past two years. One local homeless shelter says it’s not seeing those same numbers; we explore why.
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