A mosquito bite this time of year could bring something far more serious than an irritating itch. The Stanislaus County Health Services Agency is reporting a “significant increase in West Nile Virus (WNV) cases for the 2023 year compared with recent previous years.” Continue reading on Ceres Courier Keep Reading
Usually, the phrase “dropping the ball” has a negative connotation, but that’s not the case for the Ball Drop for Turlock. The fourth annual event, rebranded this year as the Ball Drop for Turlock, will be held Oct. 21 at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. Money is raised for local charities — Adult & Teen Challenge,… Keep Reading
With September being “Suicide Prevention Month,” mental health experts are doing their part to educate parents and others about risk factors and warning signs. On average, one person in Stanislaus County kills themselves each week. Most of them are male. According to the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), youth who are contemplating suicide frequently… Keep Reading
Stanislaus River Parks will celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday by waiving fees for its day-use recreation areas and volunteers who participate in a number of park improvement projects at the Knights Ferry Recreation Area. The National Environmental Education Foundation coordinates National Public Lands Day in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, National… Keep Reading
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around modesto. Animal shelters and pet rescue groups work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Continue reading… Keep Reading
Retail stores are filling their shelves with Halloween goodies, and Central Valley residents are surrounded by ghouls, ghosts and goblins galore. Spooky season is upon us, and pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other fall-themed events are starting to pop up in the region. Continue reading on NewsBreak Keep Reading
According to SpotCrime, below are the crime dailies for Turlock,California on 09/16/2023. Local residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities promptly to authorities. Continue reading on NewsBreak Keep Reading
A California mom had all four of her limbs amputated after she ate some tilapia that was contaminated with a deadly bacteria, her friends say. Laura Barajas, 40, underwent the life-saving surgery on Thursday after a months-long stay in the hospital. Continue reading on NY Post Keep Reading
A man was driving in Modesto overnight when he was shot. Modesto police say there was a shooting in the area of McHenry and Woodrow avenues between midnight and 2 a.m. During that time, an officer pulled a driver over for a traffic-related issue, and when the officer made contact with the driver, a male,… Keep Reading
Unemployment rates in Stanislaus and Merced counties dropped in the month of August, according to preliminary data provided by the State of California’s Employment Development Department. It marks the second straight month — and the only two months of the year — in which the rates for each county fell. Continue reading on Turlock Journal Keep Reading
