People will again have to wear masks indoors in Stanislaus County as COVID-19 cases surge and the local healthcare systems strain under increased hospitalizations. The order requires all people to wear face coverings when indoors in workplaces and public settings, with limited exemptions, and recommends that businesses make face coverings available to individuals entering their businesses.… Keep Reading
The Turlock and Modesto irrigation districts are among water right holders ordered by the state to stop diversions on the Tuolumne River and other streams that flow to the Sacramento-San Joaquin River delta. “All of the water that flows off the mountains has to remain in the river and can’t be diverted for storage or… Keep Reading
The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors this week gave the go-ahead for another car dealership to be built on the outskirts of Turlock, with construction set to begin in the spring. Fans of Price Ford on Golden State Boulevard will be pleased to hear its owners are expanding into the vacant lot next door with… Keep Reading
A federal grand jury returned a nine-count indictment today against optometrist Carole Sachs, O.D., 76, of Delhi, charging her with health care fraud, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, Sachs was an optometrist and practiced out of offices in Turlock and Modesto. Between November 2016 and February 2021, Sachs fraudulently billed… Keep Reading
Hey everyone! Welcome to another episode of Local Turlock Podcast for the week of September 3rd. I am here to give you some of Turlock’s latest scoops, news & stories, with 2 business highlights for the week. Sit back and relax as we open with our first story! Are you a fan of comic books,… Keep Reading
Comic book and popular culture fans have something to celebrate as the Ohana Comic Con will return to Turlock. The Turlock comic con is set for Sept. 6. The event will be held at the Turlock fairgrounds in building E2 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Fans of “Star Wars” and “Power Rangers” are not going… Keep Reading
At about 1:49 pm Wednesday afternoon, the Turlock Police Department, Turlock Fire Department, and American Medical Response were dispatched to a vehicle collision with injuries in front of Crane Terrace Apartments, 1318 East Canal Drive, Turlock. When crews arrived on scene, they located three vehicles involved. One was a blue Ford muscle car, one was… Keep Reading
As of Wednesday, 4,344 students and staff were in quarantine across Stanislaus schools, according to a new coronavirus dashboard posted weekly by the Health Services Agency. One hundred thirty people were in isolation due to a positive test. The number of people in quarantine refers to all close contacts, including those staying home for 10… Keep Reading
Sheriff Jeff Dirkse said the 14 people were arrested for various prostitution-related charges. Dirkse shared the news about the bust on social media. In a Facebook post, he said the sheriff's office along with local and federal partners participated in the operation. He said 14 people were arrested for various prostitution-related charges. Victims were also… Keep Reading
Turlock Interim Fire Chief Gary Carlson plans to retire next month and the city intends to replace him with the same administrator who oversaw Ceres contracting Modesto for fire services, the firefighters union said. The hiring of Michael Botto will come after the City Council budgeted a feasibility study to examine the costs of Modesto running… Keep Reading
