Democrats of Merced County
@demsofmercedcounty.bsky.social
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Our tree at the Merced County Courthouse Museum is up! Come see it at their open house today from 1:00-4:00 PM, or any day the museum is open between now and the end of the month.
December 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Our tree at the Merced County Courthouse Museum is up! Come see it at their open house today from 1:00-4:00 PM, or any day the museum is open between now and the end of the month.
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"Gil" is a tractor driver in Merced County CA. He and his coworkers are working the night shift. He shares, "It is extremely difficult to work those long hours necessary for peak season as ourr bodies are not used to being up all night long." #WeFeedYou
November 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"Gil" is a tractor driver in Merced County CA. He and his coworkers are working the night shift. He shares, "It is extremely difficult to work those long hours necessary for peak season as ourr bodies are not used to being up all night long." #WeFeedYou
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"Marie" sent us this photo saying: "Here we are harvesting sweet potatoes in Merced County CA. We begin working at 4am. It is hard to see at this hour as we sort the potatoes and distinguish their size and shape just using lamps." #WeFeedYou
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"Marie" sent us this photo saying: "Here we are harvesting sweet potatoes in Merced County CA. We begin working at 4am. It is hard to see at this hour as we sort the potatoes and distinguish their size and shape just using lamps." #WeFeedYou
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Democracy wins! 🗳️💙
Prop 50 has passed thanks to every single person who stood up and spoke out against Trump’s election-rigging scheme tonight. Thank you, California!
Prop 50 has passed thanks to every single person who stood up and spoke out against Trump’s election-rigging scheme tonight. Thank you, California!
November 5, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Democracy wins! 🗳️💙
Prop 50 has passed thanks to every single person who stood up and spoke out against Trump’s election-rigging scheme tonight. Thank you, California!
Prop 50 has passed thanks to every single person who stood up and spoke out against Trump’s election-rigging scheme tonight. Thank you, California!
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Farm workers wake up at 2 a.m. in Merced County to get ready to harvest sweet potatoes. They share, "We have to drop off our kids at the babysitter before we leave for the fields. The lack of sleep is tough, but this work feeds our children." #WeFeedYou
November 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Farm workers wake up at 2 a.m. in Merced County to get ready to harvest sweet potatoes. They share, "We have to drop off our kids at the babysitter before we leave for the fields. The lack of sleep is tough, but this work feeds our children." #WeFeedYou
Out canvassing in Merced again this weekend. Just a few more days left!
November 2, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Out canvassing in Merced again this weekend. Just a few more days left!
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The National Weather Service, grappling with staffing shortages, is cutting back on some forecasts in California. State officials fear flood forecasts could be impacted.
California weather offices brace for storms as short-staffing fears grow
The National Weather Service, grappling with staffing shortages, is cutting back on some forecasts in California. State officials fear flood forecasts could be impacted.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The National Weather Service, grappling with staffing shortages, is cutting back on some forecasts in California. State officials fear flood forecasts could be impacted.
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Congratulations to the 38 graduates of @calfire.bsky.social's new Atwater Training Center.
Each graduating class will bolster California's world‑class firefighting force and our commitment to keeping Californians safe in an era of evolving fire risk.
Each graduating class will bolster California's world‑class firefighting force and our commitment to keeping Californians safe in an era of evolving fire risk.
October 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Congratulations to the 38 graduates of @calfire.bsky.social's new Atwater Training Center.
Each graduating class will bolster California's world‑class firefighting force and our commitment to keeping Californians safe in an era of evolving fire risk.
Each graduating class will bolster California's world‑class firefighting force and our commitment to keeping Californians safe in an era of evolving fire risk.
Another beautiful fall Saturday out canvassing for Yes on Prop 50 in Merced!
October 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Another beautiful fall Saturday out canvassing for Yes on Prop 50 in Merced!
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We wouldn’t even be voting on Prop 50 if it weren’t for Trump. Here’s how Texas politics set off a chain reaction that brought this fight to California. 🗳️
Vote YES on Prop 50 — to keep power in the people’s hands, not in politicians’ backrooms.
#YesOnProp50
Vote YES on Prop 50 — to keep power in the people’s hands, not in politicians’ backrooms.
#YesOnProp50
October 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
We wouldn’t even be voting on Prop 50 if it weren’t for Trump. Here’s how Texas politics set off a chain reaction that brought this fight to California. 🗳️
Vote YES on Prop 50 — to keep power in the people’s hands, not in politicians’ backrooms.
#YesOnProp50
Vote YES on Prop 50 — to keep power in the people’s hands, not in politicians’ backrooms.
#YesOnProp50
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Great coverage of today's #NOKINGS events in #Merced and #Modesto #CA!
🧾 The Merced Focus: themercedfocus.org/colorful-fla...
More pics after the jump...⬇️
🧾 The Merced Focus: themercedfocus.org/colorful-fla...
More pics after the jump...⬇️
Colorful, flag-waving No Kings protestors show up by the thousands in Merced, Modesto
Thousands of people hit the streets in Merced and Modesto in the second national “No Kings” protest this year against President Donald Trump.
themercedfocus.org
October 19, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Great coverage of today's #NOKINGS events in #Merced and #Modesto #CA!
🧾 The Merced Focus: themercedfocus.org/colorful-fla...
More pics after the jump...⬇️
🧾 The Merced Focus: themercedfocus.org/colorful-fla...
More pics after the jump...⬇️
Protesting in the morning, canvassing in the afternoon.
October 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Protesting in the morning, canvassing in the afternoon.
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In Merced and across the country, a second wave of “No Kings” rallies are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18 to protest the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration.
‘No Kings’ protest planned in Merced. Organizers emphasize nonviolence
In Merced and across the country, a second wave of “No Kings” rallies are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18 to protest the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration.
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October 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
In Merced and across the country, a second wave of “No Kings” rallies are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18 to protest the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration.
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Folks are gearing up for the October 18 #NoKings event here in #Merced! nokings.org
The first one was a smash for these towns in the more conservative Central Valley of California.
🧾 Merced and Modesto areas see massive turnout at ‘No Kings’ protests
themercedfocus.org/merced-sees-...
The first one was a smash for these towns in the more conservative Central Valley of California.
🧾 Merced and Modesto areas see massive turnout at ‘No Kings’ protests
themercedfocus.org/merced-sees-...
October 11, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Folks are gearing up for the October 18 #NoKings event here in #Merced! nokings.org
The first one was a smash for these towns in the more conservative Central Valley of California.
🧾 Merced and Modesto areas see massive turnout at ‘No Kings’ protests
themercedfocus.org/merced-sees-...
The first one was a smash for these towns in the more conservative Central Valley of California.
🧾 Merced and Modesto areas see massive turnout at ‘No Kings’ protests
themercedfocus.org/merced-sees-...
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Staff from the offices of @adamgrayca.bsky.social & Sen. Anna Caballero (D-CA-14th District) helped recognize graduates of the W.O.W. program at Merced Behavioral Center. The graduation honored residents who completed the program & learned life and vocational skills. Thank you for celebrating w/us.
October 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Staff from the offices of @adamgrayca.bsky.social & Sen. Anna Caballero (D-CA-14th District) helped recognize graduates of the W.O.W. program at Merced Behavioral Center. The graduation honored residents who completed the program & learned life and vocational skills. Thank you for celebrating w/us.
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Votar Sí a la propuesta 50 es de vital importancia para los campesinos y las familias inmigrantes. Trump está atacando a las familias latinas. Votar #SialaPropuesta50 contraataca para proteger nuestras voces en el Congreso. Es una oportunidad para unirnos y decir: ¡Ya basta! #YesOnProp50
October 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Votar Sí a la propuesta 50 es de vital importancia para los campesinos y las familias inmigrantes. Trump está atacando a las familias latinas. Votar #SialaPropuesta50 contraataca para proteger nuestras voces en el Congreso. Es una oportunidad para unirnos y decir: ¡Ya basta! #YesOnProp50
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Voting Yes on Proposition 50 is vitally important to farm workers and immigrant families. Trump is attacking and targeting latino families. Yes on Proposition 50 pushes back to protect our voices in Congress. It is a chance to stand together and say: enough is enough. #YesOnProp50
October 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Voting Yes on Proposition 50 is vitally important to farm workers and immigrant families. Trump is attacking and targeting latino families. Yes on Proposition 50 pushes back to protect our voices in Congress. It is a chance to stand together and say: enough is enough. #YesOnProp50
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"Yoli" is hard at work harvesting wine grapes in CAs Central Valley. She shares they work in teams of three, with two people picking the grapes and one person packing them. The grapes are packed in boxes to protect them during transport. #WeFeedYou
September 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"Yoli" is hard at work harvesting wine grapes in CAs Central Valley. She shares they work in teams of three, with two people picking the grapes and one person packing them. The grapes are packed in boxes to protect them during transport. #WeFeedYou
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Sweet potato season is in full swing in Merced County CA. Workers sort the potatoes the machine digs up into large plastic bin - depending on size and variety. "Monica" shares, "My back and neck ache from bending over and organizing the potatoes into these deep bins". #WeFeedYou
September 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Sweet potato season is in full swing in Merced County CA. Workers sort the potatoes the machine digs up into large plastic bin - depending on size and variety. "Monica" shares, "My back and neck ache from bending over and organizing the potatoes into these deep bins". #WeFeedYou
September 17, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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As dozens of wildfires burn across California after a remarkable outbreak of dry lightning, a timely new study warns that a warming planet could bring more lightning-sparked wildfires to the West in the coming decades.
More heat, more lightning, more flames: California’s fires are just a start, scientists say
When lightning strikes are abundant, so are wildfires – some in remote places. Scientists warn there may be more in the future, in California and across the West.
calmatters.org
September 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
As dozens of wildfires burn across California after a remarkable outbreak of dry lightning, a timely new study warns that a warming planet could bring more lightning-sparked wildfires to the West in the coming decades.
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"Leo" shows how loaded the almond trees are in Merced Co. The nuts are harvested using a machine that shakes the tree by the trunk. Then they're swept up by another machine. It takes great skill to use these machines as they easily can be damaged. He earns $17.25 hr. #WeFeedYou
September 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"Leo" shows how loaded the almond trees are in Merced Co. The nuts are harvested using a machine that shakes the tree by the trunk. Then they're swept up by another machine. It takes great skill to use these machines as they easily can be damaged. He earns $17.25 hr. #WeFeedYou