Jordyn Silva would like to have one more season with younger sibling Cameron and the rest of the Manteca girls soccer team. If it doesn't happen because of the coronavirus pandemic, her junior campaign is not a bad way to go out. Inside of one week, the Silva sisters helped the Buffaloes capture their second… Keep Reading
It's been seven years since the 2013 Hilmar High varsity football team lost its bid for a Sac Joaquin Section Division IV Championship, ending the season for one of the more memorable teams in Hilmar High history. But for all their on-field success, the '13 Hilmar squad is often remembered for the tragic circumstances that… Keep Reading
On the final day that salons and barbershops in Fresno County were allowed to remain open before the latest coronavirus stay-at-home orders went into effect, a local business owner reminded his employees to file for unemployment as soon as they could. “Hopefully, they’ll get their funds by Christmas,” said Matt Kneeland, a franchisee of six… Keep Reading
TURLOCK, Calif., -- Mental health services often are challenging to obtain, which is why the EMC Health Foundation has decided to launch a scholarship program designed to expand access to mental health services for residents of the 19 zip codes in Stanislaus and Merced counties the foundation serves. The Linda M. Stuhmer Behavioral Health Fellowship was created to honor Linda Stuhmer,… Keep Reading
With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations passing the peaks set this summer, California introduced a new regional stay-at-home-order based on intensive care capacity to try and slow the spread moving into the winter holidays. The new public health order, released Thursday, affects regions of California that have less than 15% of ICU capacity remaining. None of… Keep Reading
Hey everyone! You are listening to the Local Turlock Podcast for the week of December 4th. Giving you some of latest scoops, news, stories, and business spotlight for the week. Let’s start with our first story, despite the pandemic, the city and community offering Christmas cheer to kick off the Christmas season throughout Turlock this… Keep Reading
The Merced County Department of Public Health reported one new COVID-19 related death and 195 new cases Thursday. A total of 186 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Merced County since the start of the pandemic. The latest death was a woman over 65 years old. It was unknown if she had underlying… Keep Reading
Unable to compete in Nevada and Utah due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Ceres Seahawks played in a tournament in California this past weekend. “We were running out of options,” said Willie Solorio, president of the youth football and cheer organization. “Fresno was the last resort.” The 13-and-under Seahawks 209 squad compiled a 1-1 record at… Keep Reading
TURLOCK, Calif., -- Thousands of people in Stanislaus and Merced counties can now access free or low-cost insulin through a groundbreaking partnership. Building upon a program created by pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company, Legacy Health Endowment and locally owned Boies' Medical Center Pharmacy have teamed up to provide Lilly insulin to any qualifying person who lives within one… Keep Reading
The holidays may look and feel different this year, but there are still countless ways to kick off the Christmas season throughout Turlock this weekend. First, a decades-old tradition will be replaced with a socially-distanced spectacle this Friday as the City of Turlock hosts its first-ever Christmas Cruise at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. From 5:30… Keep Reading
