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The Merced FOCUS @themercedfocus.org · 23/06/2025

While Merced in recent years began flying the Pride flag, the history of the region's LGBTQ+ community activism didn't start there. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ In recognition of Pride Month, Merced FOCUS reporter Alma Villegas @reportingmerced.bsky.social examined how the community has evolved and what the future holds.

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‘We're trying to create differently for ourselves.’ Merced’s LGBTQ+ community looks ahead, while remembering its past

Merced County has a long, complicated history with the region's LGBTQ+ community.

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The Merced FOCUS @themercedfocus.org · 15/06/2025

Hundreds turned out for "No Kings" protests on Saturday in Merced, Modesto and Turlock. @themercedfocus.org and Central Valley Journalism Collaborative had reporters at all of those locations. Some longtime residents said the events drew the largest turnout for local protests in recent memory.

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Merced and Modesto areas see massive turnout at ‘No Kings’ protests

The No Kings protest in Merced drew a huge crowd, showcasing solidarity against fascism and support for immigration rights.

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Tim Sheehan @timsheehannews.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

ICYMI: Central Valley Journalism Collaborative's Marijke Rowland and I joined Sacramento's CapRadio #Insight host Vicki Gonzalez on the air Wednesday to discuss potential #SanJoaquinValley fallout for #Medicaid patients, health clinics & the uninsured. Listen here: www.capradio.org/media/122774...

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Tim Sheehan @timsheehannews.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

My Central Valley Journalism Collaborative colleague Marijke Rowland and I will be live on Sacramento's CapRadio Insight radio show this afternoon to discuss upheaval, uncertainty in #SanJoaquinValley #healthcare amid potential cuts to #Medicaid. Noon at www.capradio.org/news/insight...

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Award-winning journalist Vicki Gonzalez hosts interviews with community leaders, advocates, experts, artists and more to provide background and understanding on breaking news, big events, politics and...

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