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240 evacuees from Chinese coronavirus epicenter to land at March Air Reserve Base in California

in Around California

A plane traveling from a region of China where the coronavirus has killed at least 100 people will land this week at a California airport, officials say.

Up to 240 U.S. citizens are leaving Wuhan, China, and are scheduled to land at Ontario International Airport in San Bernardino County on Wednesday, according to CBSLA.

The U.S. is moving to evacuate government employees and other U.S. citizens who have been working in China from areas where coronavirus is breaking out, CBSLA reported.

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Hughson, Keyes school employees to be honored by state

in People

Two local school employees are moving on to represent Stanislaus County in the California Department of Education’s statewide recognition program for those who go above and beyond for their schools.

Hughson Unified School District Maintenance, Operations and Transportation worker Sal Ramirez and Keyes Union School District Student Support Specialist Susan Hanson were honored on Jan. 22 as two of 28 honorees during the Stanislaus County Office of Education’s 13th annual “Employees Making a Difference” ceremony, which recognizes outstanding classified (non-supervisory) education employees throughout the county.

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California county health system eyes cuts, layoffs to overcome $57M shortfall

in Health

In an effort to overcome a $57 million shortfall, the San Mateo (Calif.) County Health System is proposing several cuts to its services, according to the Palo Alto Daily Post. 

The health system is proposing to cut the number of psychiatric beds in half, close its hospital pharmacy and lay off 80 employees.

Health system officials estimate the cuts will save the county hospital system $16 million.

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San Diego County investigates possible case of coronavirus

in Around California

SAN DIEGO – Health officials are waiting for word from the CDC on whether someone in San Diego County has the coronavirus. The suspected case first came to the attention of the County Health Department over the weekend.

Officials confirmed California’s first two cases of coronavirus in Los Angeles County and Orange County Sunday.

“The infected person presented themselves for care once they noticed that they were not feeling well and is currently receiving medical treatment,” according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. “There is no immediate threat to the general public, no special precautions are required, and people should not be excluded from activities based on their race, country of origin, or recent travel if they do not have symptoms of respiratory illness.”

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2 confirmed cases of coronavirus in California

in Around California/Health

SANTA ANA (KUSI) – California’s first case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Orange County after a traveler from Wuhan, China — ground zero for the deadly disease — tested positive, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency.

That patient — man in his 50s — was taken to a local hospital, is in isolation and in good condition, according to a written statement from the agency.

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As California’s homeless people camp out on railroad tracks, train-related deaths are rising

in Around California

BERKELEY  —  Just after 8 on a warm evening in September, Janae Bell was shooting the breeze with two friends at the Hearst Avenue railroad crossing, sharing some pastries and talking bikes. Over the clanging bells of a Union Pacific freight train rumbling past on the opposite track, they didn’t hear the Amtrak barreling toward them.

With seconds to spare, Bell, 41, looked up, screamed “Train!” and dove off the tracks. But when he turned to look for his friends, he said, “They were gone.”

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10 Things to do this weekend in Northern California | Jan. 24-26

in Around California/People

Whether you like bucking bulls, or building things, or even just eating bacon, this weekend around Northern California has an event that will interest you.

Sacramento’s Bacon Week wraps up on Sunday and what better way to end things than by crowning the best bacon chef in the city? Mulvaney’s in Midtown hosts the challenge and guests will get the chance to taste all the competing dishes.

Also in Sacramento, beer-lovers should "hop" on over to the Art of Beer Invitational at the McClellan Conference Center. This is a beer festival unlike any you may have ever attended. On top of unlimited tastings, organizers say the invitational offers a unique opportunity for beer drinkers to chat with beer makers to learn more about the craft.

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Ashland sting nets 4 pounds of meth, 2 arrests

in crime

Two California men face felony drug charges following a south Ashland sting operation Wednesday that allegedly netted four pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside a secret compartment.

Martin Cordova-Garcia, 26, of Turlock, California, and David Gomez-Aguilar, 23, of San Jose, were arrested in the 500 block of Clover Lane on meth possession and delivery charges accusing them of trafficking drugs to Southern Oregon at the request of an informant working with Oregon State Police, according to documents filed Thursday in Jackson County Circuit Court.

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Pitman and Turlock High boys soccer teams tie in a thrilling CCAL matchup

in Sports

Wednesday’s Central California Athletic League boys soccer game between rivals Pitman and Turlock had it all.

There were spectacular goals, plenty of yellow cards, and both teams carrying momentum with leads.

Who the top team in the league is will have to wait another day as the Bulldogs and Pride tied, 2-2, at Pitman High School.

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‘Just a phenomenal person’ | San Joaquin corrections sergeant who died in off-duty accident laid to rest

in Accident/People

TURLOCK, Calif. — The somber tones of bag pipes outside of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Turlock led a processional of mourners, family, friends and co-workers of Cesar Fuentes, a San Joaquin County correctional sergeant.

Fuentes, 32, was killed Jan. 12 when he was headed home after work and crashed into a pick-up truck in French Camp. Ten days later, Fuentes was buried in the same Turlock community in which he was born.

"He was just a phenomenal person," said Fuentes' sister, Marlene Larios. "He was very funny — little tornado. And he's always wanted to serve since I can remember."

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