Valley packing houses are closed today so workers can attend the rally. Many of the farm workers going to Sacramento say their livelihoods and the entire west side of Fresno County are at stake. "All of my life this is what I've done. I don't know what else to other than be a farm worker. So it's very important for us to go to Sacramento and demonstrate in a peaceful way. We need to exist on the west side," said Irrigation Manager Ismael Reyes.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger supports the bond. Tuesday, Senator Dianne Feinstein worked to generate more support for the measure.
Stay with Action News and ABC30.com for updates on this developing story.
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