A critically acclaimed play coming to Merced this weekend will give patrons a chance to enjoy a performance while also helping support survivors of human trafficking and domestic or sexual … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County education officials double down on support for immigrant student safeguards
The county’s top education officials have doubled down on their commitment to educate students, regardless of immigration status, by passing a “safe and secure schools” resolution. The resolution passed last … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced businesses, students and workers boycott to support the undocumented
Some students, workers and businesses in Merced took the day off Thursday to support the national protest of some of President Donald Trump’s stances and promises on immigration. “A Day … Click to Continue »
Read More »Protesters rally at Nunes’ Clovis office to criticize his support of Trump refugee orders
U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes’ support of President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration sparked a protest Wednesday in front of Nunes’ office in Old Town Clovis. The crowd of about … Click to Continue »
Read More »Craft fair and sale in Merced this weekend to help support stray animals and veterans
Some two dozen craft vendors will fill the American Legion Hall in Merced this weekend to raise money to help veterans and lost or abandoned animals. The craft fair marks … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced clerical and support workers demand more money in next deal
A group of administrative, clerical and support workers from UC Merced picketed outside the campus entrance on Tuesday, the first official day of the spring semester. Those office workers are … Click to Continue »
Read More »Helping Hand’s online site makes it easy to support local families in need
As so much of what we do has gone digital – from “hanging out” with friends and family and holding “virtual” meetings to banking online and taking classes remotely – … Click to Continue »
Read More »Golden Valley Health Centers rallies support for tobacco tax
Advocates for Proposition 56 showed up on Tuesday at Golden Valley Health Center to urge residents to vote “yes” and inform them of what will happen if the proposition is … Click to Continue »
Read More »Crowell Elementary rally urges support of Prop. 55, Turlock bonds
Turlock teachers took to the streets Thursday morning to urge parents and passing motorists to vote for extending education taxes as part of a statewide push in support of Proposition … Click to Continue »
Read More »Neighboring counties voice support for home care workers seeking raises
Susana Saldana cares for her 29-year-old son, who for many years used a wheelchair and now requires a walker. He requires 24/7 attention, and finding a second job isn’t realistic. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sober Fest offers support for Merced community
Merced resident Thomas Adame Jr. had his first drink when he was in his early teens and by age 19, he says, he was an alcoholic. By age 21, Adame … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sober Fest in Merced aims to support drug and alcohol recovery
Substance abuse and related issues will be the focus of an event Saturday at the Merced County Courthouse Park, where more than two dozen local providers will be on hand … Click to Continue »
Read More »Helping One Woman shows support for Atwater family after loss
For an Atwater family, Wednesday night was a reminder of community support, togetherness and kindness. With the help of the organization Helping One Woman Merced, Renee Peña was honored at … Click to Continue »
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