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The Merced FOCUS

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We are The Merced FOCUS, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom covering Merced and the San Joaquin Valley. Our journalists take a comprehensive look at the issues that shape our community. Visit our website at www.themercedfocus.org

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The Merced FOCUS @themercedfocus.org · 14/07/2025

Swap meets in Merced and the San Joaquin Valley are feeling the pressure of Trump’s immigration policies. 🔗 Story by Merced Focus reporter Christian De Jesus Betancourt themercedfocus.org/vendors-say-...

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The Merced FOCUS @themercedfocus.org · 22/04/2025

The proposed cuts would have a significant impact on the San Joaquin Valley, which has the highest rate of households in California that use CalFresh, the program that helps low-income residents buy groceries. Link in the comments.

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The Merced FOCUS @themercedfocus.org · 22/04/2025

Two South Asian women who immigrated to the U.S. as young adults now lead Merced County’s largest public school districts in making policy decisions and keeping schools accountable. Story link in the comments.

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