Proud to participate in Merced's 29th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Walk today alongside the Merced County Democratic Central Committee.

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.

"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

"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

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!

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!

The National Weather Service, grappling with staffing shortages, is cutting back on some forecasts in California. State officials fear flood forecasts could be impacted.

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.

Another beautiful fall Saturday out canvassing for Yes on Prop 50 in Merced!

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

Great coverage of today's #NOKINGS events in #Merced and #Modesto #CA! 🧾 The Merced Focus: themercedfocus.org/colorful-fla... More pics after the jump...⬇️

Protesting in the morning, canvassing in the afternoon.

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.

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-...

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.

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

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

"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 

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

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.

"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

The North Valley Labor Federation, AFL-CIO seeks Prop 50 Campaign Staff to be based in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Merced Counties, CA. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @californialabor.bsky.social

At the Mercado tonight! If you need to register to vote, or just want to learn more about what we're about, come and find us.

Democrats of Merced County are committed to strengthening the Democratic Party in Livingston and throughout Merced County.

“We are grateful to Congressman Adam Gray for his collaborative efforts with the FAA,” said Chairman Josh Pedrozo of the Merced County Board of Supervisors.

Come see us at the TGI Pride event at Applegate Park near R Street and 25th. There's shade and a breeze!

Excited to have Congressman Adam Gray's new District Office open right here in Downtown Merced.

Senators Schiff and Padilla announcing grant funding for the Merced Airport, coming from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Airport Improvement Program, passed during the Biden Administration.

United Domestic Workers of America, AFSCME Local 3930 seeks Organizers to be based in San Diego; Santa Ana; Riverside; Merced; Madera; Modesto; Bakersfield; Santa Maria; Rocklin; Chico; and El Centro, CA. Details found at unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @udw.org @afscme.bsky.social

Thank you Fresno, Los Banos, Madera, and Merced, for making our back-to-school backpack 🎒 giveaways a HUGE success this year! Over 3,000 backpacks were distributed! These events are for the people of AD27, to show you that #teamsoria is here to serve YOU! #givingback #communitymatters #backpacks

Club members at the County Administration Building this morning to learn about the voter registration process.

‘Tremendous fear’ among Central Valley non-profits as federal government moves away from public spending www.kvpr.org/government-p...

“We’re paying the price in delayed projects, increased costs and continued safety risks,” writes Merced Rep. Adam Gray.

Thank you @cityofmerced.bsky.social and Golden Valley HS for hosting such an incredible backpack 🎒 giveaway! These events are for the people of district 27, to show you that #teamsoria is here to serve YOU, in our efforts to make #AD27 a better place. #caleg #teamsoria #backpackgiveaway

Workers are harvesting tomatoes in CAs San Joaquin Valley. If you listen, you can hear the new technology that has a machine scan their badge to keep count the amount of the buckets they pick. Workers average 160 buckets and get paid 86 cents per bucket. #WeFeedYou