FULLERTON (CBSLA) — Orange County was removed on Sunday from the state watch list about areas of concern in California during the coronavirus pandemic. Officials reported 153 new coronavirus cases and one additional death on Sunday, bringing the countywide total to 45,954 cumulative cases and 897 deaths. Orange County’s positivity rate is 5.4%, below the state’s… Keep Reading
UPDATE, 7:45 A.M.: CREWS AT SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX COULD GET BREAK Unlike Sunday, More moderate weather conditions this afternoon – more humidity and cooler temperatures – could give those fighting the SCU Lightning Complex, which includes the Canyon Zone Fire in and around Stanislaus County’s Del Puerto Canyon, the break they need. The fire grew overnight… Keep Reading
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment on Thursday against Eleno Fernandez-Garcia, 36, a native and citizen of Mexico, charging him with conspiring to manufacture, distribute, and possess with intent to distribute marijuana, manufacturing marijuana, and damaging public lands and natural resources, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced. According to court… Keep Reading
New evacuation orders and warnings have been issued to Santa Clara County at 3 p.m. Thursday in response to the cluster of at least 20 fires blazing in five counties, dubbed the SCU Lightning Complex fires. Areas that were under an evacuation warning Wednesday night are now under an evacuation order and include: -East of… Keep Reading
SAN JOSE — The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection late Wednesday ordered residents living east of San Jose’s city limits to evacuate as the SCU Lightning Complex Fire neared the area. The evacuation order also applies to areas south of Mt. Hamilton Road; north of Metcalf and San Felipe roads, east to the… Keep Reading
Though it is still classified as an ‘unofficial candidate list’ the races appear to be set for some local offices in November. The list was released Thursday through the Stanislaus County Registrar of Voters office. Stanislaus County Supervisor District 1 – which includes both Oakdale and Riverbank – will see a battle for the post… Keep Reading
Mosquitoes capable of transmitting yellow fever and Zika have been discovered in both Turlock and Ceres, the Turlock Mosquito Abatement District reported. The Aedes aegypti, also known as the yellow fever mosquito, are black and white with bright white stripes on the legs. They bite aggressively during the day, and feed almost exclusively on humans. Additionally,… Keep Reading
The City of Turlock is seeking the public’s input on what direction to take with the recently-vacated armory building near Soderquist Field. The California Military Department entered into an agreement with the City of Turlock in 1963 to lease property at 1040 Flower St. for the purpose of building and maintaining an armory for the… Keep Reading
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District issued a health caution on Monday because of smoke caused by wildfires across the state. Smoke from the Canyon Fire (Stanislaus County), the Hills Fire (Fresno County) and Lake Fire (Los Angeles County) is infiltrating into the San Joaquin Valley, affecting the air quality. Smoke from the growing River Fire in Salinas could also… Keep Reading
STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. — The so-called Canyon Zone Fire forced officials to call for some evacuations in Stanislaus County. In a post to Facebook, StanEmergency issued mandatory evacuations for people on Del Puerto Canyon Road from Frank Raines Park west to Mines Road due to increased fire activity. Stanislaus County officials are also advising Diablo Grande residents to be… Keep Reading
