Between budget constraints, staff shortages and the coronavirus pandemic it seemed all but certain that Blue Santa would have to be shelved for the holiday season, but instead a can-do attitude among the Turlock Police Department is bringing the jolly ol' elf back to the community. "It's been a lot of work and re-thinking how… Keep Reading
As coronavirus cases surge in California, county officials enacted stricter COVID-19 restrictions on Monday, a day after the state broke a record with more than 7,400 coronavirus hospitalizations. Health officials are preparing for a wave of virus cases over the next two or three weeks that could be linked to Thanksgiving gatherings. Authorities had urged… Keep Reading
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —With coronavirus on the rise in California, counties are becoming increasingly concerned about the surge in COVID-19 cases. Here's a look at some of the counties in our region: STANISLAUS COUNTY: COVID is also surging in Stanislaus County, according to public health information officer Kamlesh Kaur. "Our case rate as of this morning… Keep Reading
TURLOCK, CA, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HIV is turning gray: Will the Biden White House Accept the Challenge?By: Jeffrey R. Lewis Since 1982, more than 690,000 Americans have died of HIV-related illnesses. That's more Americans than were lost in any armed conflict in this century or last – combined. It has been… Keep Reading
So you’ve had your fill of Thanksgiving leftovers and are ready to venture out to cut your own Christmas tree this year or pick one up from a local farm? Below is a guide for where to go in Northern California, if you're looking for a fresh-cut tree. Up to 30 million real Christmas trees… Keep Reading
Hey everyone! You are listening to the Local Turlock Podcast for the week of November 27th. Giving you some of latest scoops, news, stories, and business spotlight for the week. Let’s start with our first story, Hickory Farms, famous for its handcrafted cheese and summer sausage, now pops up in Turlock. Next on our list,… Keep Reading
Firefighters in Silicon Valley were sent out to enforce statewide business restrictions as the state faced a Thanksgiving shadowed by an out-of-control coronavirus surge and health officials begged people to avoid large family gatherings that could become “superspreader” events. “You have a 15-person gathering at a dinner table, then 1 in 10 of those tables… Keep Reading
New cases of the virus hit another three-month high in Stanislaus County, as hospital counts continue to rise, too. The state reported 343 positive tests in the county Tuesday, the most since the 365 on Aug. 26. The number needs to average 40 or fewer to start reversing the limits on gatherings that tightened earlier this… Keep Reading
The unemployment rate in Stanislaus County recorded a modest decline in October, however, all but two sectors remain far below the employment levels from last year, according to the latest numbers from the Employment Development Department. Stanislaus County had an October unemployment rate of 9.1 percent, down from a revised rate of 10.1 percent percent… Keep Reading
With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, several holiday parades in Merced County are still moving forward with modifications. At the top of the list, Merced’s annual Christmas parade will be a “reverse parade” this year, according Merced Recreation Supervisor Michelle Reid. In past years, people typically lined Main Street to watch floats and performances make their… Keep Reading
