EL CENTRO, Calif. (AP) — As much of California begins allowing businesses to reopen amid improved coronavirus conditions, a farming region bordering Mexico is experiencing a spike in hospitalizations that some believe is driven by American citizens who live in Mexico coming to the U.S. for care. How quickly different parts of California reopen depends… Keep Reading
The streets of Turlock were a bit busier on Thursday as retailers and restaurants welcomed customers inside of their stores for the first time in two months. Since shelter-in-place orders meant to curb the spread of COVID-19 were implemented throughout California in mid-March, eateries were previously confined to offering only takeout or delivery while retail… Keep Reading
The Turlock Journal partnered with the Turlock Unified School District to provide local students with new books to read during in-home learning times with a 20 in 2020 Book Giveaway on May 20, 2020. Visit www.turlock20in2020.com for more volunteering opportunities. Continue Reading on Turlock Journal Keep Reading
MODESTO, Calif. (KTXL) — Doctors Medical Center in Modesto is lifting its ban on visitors as Stanislaus County moves forward with gradually reopening. Chief Nursing Officer Cheryl Harless says the policy change will be good for patients. “We do believe that visitors are an essential part of patient care and recovery. And this visitation will… Keep Reading
STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. — Modesto, Turlock, and the rest of Stanislaus County have gotten the green light to reopen their dine-in and retail options. Stanislaus County Supervisor Kristin Olsen announced Wednesday that the county's attestation was approved by the state. The move means dine-in restaurants and retail businesses like shopping centers are clear to return in… Keep Reading
Donors continue to help Stanislaus County people short of food and other items because of the coronavirus emergency. And a local company has doubled its staff to help assure that food is delivered. The Modesto Bee’s latest roundup includes an anonymous donation of about $850,000 to the United Way of Stanislaus County, part of $15… Keep Reading
At the beginning of the year, Turlock High School senior Stephanie Temnyk was preparing for the 2020 Distinguished Young Women National Finals as the first-ever Turlock student to make it to the competition’s biggest stage. Now, she’ll be part of another first when she competes in a virtual version of the program in the midst… Keep Reading
Stanislaus County has awarded $3.1 million in grants to help local small businesses struggling in the new coronavirus pandemic. The grants are for as much as $10,000 each and help businesses cover such expenses as rent, utilities and payroll. The awards went to 300 small businesses and 44 independent contractors. The county received 551 applications.… Keep Reading
MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- "There's a long way from standard, legal and right." Jack Wilmeth of Mariposa County says his wife, Janet, wasn't responsive enough to speak to him on the phone except for a few times before picking her up from the Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. On April 18, he says the… Keep Reading
MARIN, Calif. (KGO) -- Many retailers and businesses in Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties are allowed to partially open as part of California's Phase 2 plan to reopen amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Much of the North Bay is already in Phase two. Alameda and Contra Costa Counties say they'll begin to move on… Keep Reading
