CALIFORNIA, USA — Leads are building in contested races throughout San Joaquin County and Stanislaus County as more votes get tallied in the 2020 election. One notable contest has been the Stockton mayoral race between Kevin Lincoln and Mayor Michael Tubbs. In the most recent update from San Joaquin County, Lincoln grew his lead against Tubbs, but… Keep Reading
The River Christian Community Church in Oakdale will once again be the collection point for the local Operation Christmas Child effort. National Collection Week is scheduled from Monday, Nov. 16 through Monday, Nov. 23 with different hours available for drop-off of the shoeboxes. The operation, through Samaritan’s Purse, provides small gifts, toiletries, and more for… Keep Reading
When Melanie Sharene George realized she would be spending more time inside of her home due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Covenant Living of Turlock resident decided to make the most of the stay-at-home orders by hand-knitting gifts for a local charity. Since March, 89-year-old George has kept her hands busy by crafting 50 hats… Keep Reading
A downtown business program that started in Modesto and pays customers for shopping local has been expanded to include Turlock and all cities in Stanislaus County. The RAD Card, or, “Relief Across Downtown” Card, is a digital gift card created by the Downtown Modesto Partnership this summer. It was originally focused on aiding downtown Modesto… Keep Reading
With postal delays expected this election as California conducts more widespread mail-in voting than ever before, many voters are anxious about their ballots being received on time — and counted. This year, California rolled out a new tool: WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov. It lets voters track their mail ballot from the point it’s sent to them until it’s been… Keep Reading
TURLOCK (CBS13) — The Turlock Fire Department is battling a cluster of coronavirus infections. Interim Fire Chief Gary Carlson says so far he’s received eight positive tests in his department out of only 42 firefighters on his staff. The cases are all from firefighters working out of station one and station three. The department’s four… Keep Reading
MERCED, California (KGPE) — Scientists worldwide are working around the clock to create a COVID-19 vaccine. Locally, there’s work being done to make sure everyone has access to it when one is approved. Right now, there are a number of human trials underway. While it’ll still be some time before we see a fully approved… Keep Reading
Encore Care Homes has announced the new “bespoke” rooms for Great Oaks in Bournemouth and Oakdale in Poole. The rooms are partitioned with an airtight glass screen to ensure the safety of residents, relatives and care teams. Opening in time for half-term, the rooms allow up to six people of any age to come and visit a… Keep Reading
STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. — A Stanislaus County family stepped up Wednesday to help a fox in need. The Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center shared some photos of an injured fox Wednesday. The family has been trying to save the fox cub for months after discovering it had become entangled in gardening wire. Because the fox cub… Keep Reading
