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Local voters say ‘yes’ on recall despite state result
Newsom recall art
Based on votes counted through Friday, 67,182 of Stanislaus County voters said “yes” on the recall, or 53.32%, while 58,807 voters said “no,” or 46.68%.
Gov. Gavin Newsom may not have been recalled by California voters this week, but it’s clear that a majority of voters in Stanislaus County disapprove of his performance as the state’s leader.
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ICE raids impacting local economy
Gray joins bipartisan group to introduce immigration reform bill
Merced swap meet
Swap meets across the Valley — including the one pictured above in Merced — have seen fewer people show up to buy and less vendors setting up since federal immigration raids began (CHRISTIAN DE JESUS BETANCOURT / Merced FOCUS).
New research by UC Merced’s Community and Labor Center shows the immigration policies of President Donald Trump is having a chilling effect on employment rates throughout the state.
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