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Stanislaus County not closing bars to curb spread of coronavirus. Will the state do it?

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Stanislaus County leaders didn’t take any steps Monday to follow through with a state recommendation Sunday to close bars as a way to reduce the spread of coronavirus.

Top state officials didn’t do anything Monday to make the order mandatory in this county. And no one was sure what effect bar closures would have on tamping down the rate of new infections here.

County officials discussed the possible action and other topics at a meeting Monday but decided to wait.

“We are seeking clarification from the state on what discretion, if any, we have as a local community to make this decision,” Jody Hayes, chief executive officer, said in an email to The Modesto Bee.

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‘We seem to be ground zero right now’ | Stanislaus County’s reopening might be hitting a snag

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STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. — Nearly 40% of Stanislaus County's current coronavirus cases were reported in the past two weeks, and, now they have some pressure from the state to consider backtracking on their reopening.

On Sunday, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered a handful of counties to close their bars. That included Stanislaus County's neighbor to the north, San Joaquin County. Stanislaus County itself is being asked to consider issuing a local health order to close their bars as the county deals with an increase in virus cases.

The recommendation from the governor doesn't come as a surprise to Stanislaus County Supervisor Vito Chiesa. He's noticed an increase in cases for younger people and believes that trend might be part of the governor's reasoning for bar closures.
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Turlock won’t bail on Ceres & joint surface water plant

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Ceres’ partner in a planned surface water treatment plant project – the city of Turlock – decided last week to remain with the project.

The Turlock City Council was entertaining thoughts of backing out of the project, which would have left only Ceres undertaking the project to deliver treated Tuolumne River water to homes. Last week the council voted unanimously to proceed with the project.

The two cities form the Stanislaus Regional Water Authority (SRWA) which is expected to award a design-build contract to CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. this month. Construction is anticipated to begin in early 2021 with operations starting June 2023.

Currently, 100 percent of the drinking water supply in Ceres and Turlock comes from groundwater. However, the drinking water supply is declining, contaminant levels are increasing and groundwater quality regulations have become more stringent.

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Turlock Walmart refused service to non-mask wearing guests, called cops for trespassing, Police Chief says

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TURLOCK, Calif. — A Turlock Walmart called police for a trespassing after some people refused to wear masks in the store, said Turlock Police Chief Nino Amirfar.

On June 18, California ordered people to wear masks in most indoor and outdoor settings when social distancing isn't possible.

A social media video made rounds on Saturday after it showed people being escorted out of a Walmart by Turlock police. The video was posted by Bobbie Carne, who said in the post description that at least two kids weren't wearing masks.

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Aegis’s Mitchell Road opioid treatment clinic opens today

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Aegis Treatment Centers, the largest outpatient treatment provider in California for opioid addiction, will open its opioid treatment program today at 1768 Mitchell Avenue, Suite 301, in Ceres.

The Ceres center is Aegis’ 36th center in California and the second in Stanislaus County. Aegis treats almost 1,000 men and women daily at its nearby Modesto location.

Aegis is a methadone clinic where a person who is addicted to opioid-based drugs, such as heroin or prescription painkillers, can receive medication-based therapy and counseling. Patients receive methadone, or Dolophine, which is an opioid analgesic. Other drugs administered are buprenorphine under the brand of Subutex. This treatment is often referred to as replacement therapy.

When patients first come in, they meet with a doctor, said Rebecca Mitchell, Aegis regional clinic manager for North Central Valley, and be assessed medically as well as see a counselor. Doctors will prescribe medications and once stable and attending counseling and showing they are active in society, they can earn “take homes,” or medications they can take at home.

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Big Vic’s BBQ opens Turlock storefront

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Popular Turlock caterer Big Vic’s BBQ is trying its hand at dine-in retail after opening the establishment’s first brick-and-mortar location over the weekend.

Owners Victor and Jill Rivas first started Big Vic’s BBQ in 2012 and has since offered an array of homestyle meats, sandwiches, sides and desserts at everything from small gatherings to large events. Armed with a background in food safety and a passion for cooking, Victor was inspired to start his own catering company after he and his wife found a lack of local options when planning their wedding in 2011. Nearly a decade later, Rivas has expanded that effort from food trucks at events to now include a storefront in Turlock where the community can purchase meals no matter the occasion.

“I think it’s going to give a lot of people who have always wanted to try our food prior to booking an event the opportunity to do that. Even just the average person who wants to buy a rack of ribs can just come into the store now,” Victor Rivas said. “Later on, hopefully it moves them to eventually have us cater an event they throw.”

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Stanislaus County bars, gyms ready for reopening. Here’s what to expect when you go

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This weekend you’ll be able to raise a glass or a barbell officially again as bars, gyms and close to a dozen other industries reopen across Stanislaus County from their nearly three-month coronavirus shutdowns.

While some drinking and fitness establishments in the region have already opened, thanks largely to local officials announcing they would look the other way instead of enforcing business closures, the county has now given all the green-light to welcome back patrons this Friday, June 12.

Other industries the county has also OKed include wineries, hotels for tourism, family entertainment centers, museums, card rooms, campgrounds and outdoor recreation. The state also said movie theaters may begin reopening Friday with local approval as well.

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Stanislaus County website teaches business owners how to safely reopen during pandemic

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MODESTO, Calif. (KTXL) — When it comes to tacos, burritos and nachos, the chefs at Taqueria Mis Compadres on Sylvan Avenue in Modesto know how to cook it up.

But when it comes to state and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on reopening amid the COVID-19 crisis, manager Nayeli Vazquez told FOX40 she and her staff got a little help.

“It’s not only basic training but it reinforces everything that you should be doing in a restaurant already,” said Vazquez.

Dave White is the CEO of Opportunity Stanislaus and he told FOX40 that county leaders worked to ensure mom-and-pop shops had access to CDC and state guidelines on how to safely reopen.

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DUST BOWL BREWING ADDS TOMORROW’S CLEAR WEST COAST INDIA PALE ALE TO LINEUP

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(Turlock, CA) – Dust Bowl Brewing Co. expands its specialty portfolio with the release of Tomorrow’s Clear West Coast India Pale Ale. Named well before the pandemic hit, Tomorrow’s Clear seems to be fitting during this time of hope for the reopening of our nation. Reflecting the brand roots of Dust Bowl Brewing Co., the label features a Southern California pier, clear skies, birds soaring and a beautiful horizon. According to Dust Bowl founder Brett Tate, these were symbols of optimism for his immigrant family when they finally made it out West from Oklahoma. The same seems to ring true today.

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Bankrupt, JC Penney Closing Stores In Tracy, Turlock And 152 Other Locations In U.S.

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(CNN) — JCPenney is permanently closing 154 stores across 20 states this summer as part of its bankruptcy plan.

The company, one of the most high-profile retailers to file for bankruptcy protection after being hit hard by the coronavirus, said it expects store closing sales to last around three months, and it will announce additional closures in the coming weeks.

JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 15. The pandemic’s hit on sales was the final blow to a 118-year-old company struggling to overcome a mountain of debt.

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