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Smoke from Wildfires Prompts Central Valley Air Pollution District to Issue Health Caution

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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 push its way inland if winds shift.

Air pollution officials caution residents to reduce exposure to the particulate matter emissions by remaining indoors in affected areas.

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Pair of Weekend Fires

There were a couple of fires of note in the region as temperatures are rising this season. There was a

Turlock Family Transforms Event Center into New Drive-in Movie Theater Amid Coronavirus

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TURLOCK, Calif. — A Turlock family is refusing to let the coronavirus and business restrictions dampen their ambitions.

The Yonan family announced that they’ll be transforming their new event venue into a drive-in movie theater amid state coronavirus restrictions.

Dubbed the GO Drive-In, the theater is expected to start up in late August and play older movies like the Sandlot, Grease, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and other classic movies, the Yonans told ABC10.

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Turlock Youth Group Donating Produce to Community

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The Stanislaus County Fair has been canceled due to the pandemic, but the produce that was set to be featured is going to good use.

Olivia visited Turlock to learn how one youth group is helping out the community during these uncertain times.

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Outside Haircut? Modesto-Area Salons Take Scissors to Streets Amid COVID-19 Closures

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As hair salons and barbershops remain closed for indoor cuts, a few intrepid Central Valley stylists are taking their clippers into the great outdoors instead.

After being shut down again last month because of the continued spike in COVID-19 infections in Stanislaus County, salon owners were given the green light to cut hair outside — with safety and other restrictions. But the realities of cutting hair on city sidewalks and asphalt lots in the midst of a sweltering Central Valley summer are something else entirely.

Still, for Revive Salon owner Jackie Wilson, who opened her new downtown Oakdale salon at the start of June, it’s the only way she can stay in business. So she is making the most of the much less-than-ideal situation by cutting hair on the walkway in front of her salon.

“We’re trying to make the best of it and make the best out of a difficult situation. But it’s a difficult situation for everybody. This is a way for me to give stylists a way to work,” Wilson said. “If you can envision going camping and getting a haircut, that’s what this is like.”

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California County OKs Legal Enforcement of Health Orders

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VENTURA, Calif. (AP) – Ventura County leaders have approved the use of restraining orders and other enforcement actions against individuals and businesses who refuse to comply with local and state health orders to control the spread of the coronavirus.

The decision at a special meeting Tuesday of the Board of Supervisors gave County Counsel Leroy Smith discretion to seek court enforcement of health mandates, the Ventura County Star reported.

Smith told the newspaper that the nature of any orders and the identities of the parties involved would only be released after litigation is filed.

Meanwhile in neighboring Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a crackdown Wednesday on house parties that have brought hundreds of people together despite health orders banning large gatherings.

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ICUs Remain Overwhelmed in San Joaquin, Stanislaus Counties

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SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY (CBS13) — The coronavirus is showing some signs of slowing down in California, with the exception of the Central Valley, which is now the state’s main hotspot.

San Joaquin county reported staggering 402 new cases Monday along with 12 new deaths. The county now has more than 11,885 infections.

Hospital ICUs in San Joaquin County are still overwhelmed, now operating at 135 percent of capacity, which is down about 14 percent from Friday. Total hospital capacity is at 75 percent, officials said. In Stanislaus County, ICUs are about 95 percent full.

A Travis Air Force Base medical team was deployed in San Joaquin County at Lodi Memorial Hosptial to help with the surge. The team consists of three doctors, one physician assistant, 11 nurses, two respiratory techs, two ICU techs, and two administrators.

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Stanislaus County Health Officer on COVID-19: ‘It Seems to Be Everywhere’

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Stanislaus County leaders were still unclear Tuesday about what assistance the state will provide for bringing a coronavirus surge under control.

But they hope to use the state’s influence to do more testing and get test results faster.

“Any resources that show up locally we will put to use very quickly,” Chief Executive Officer Jody Hayes said. “We need ample testing and a quick turnaround time.”

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced $52 million in support for counties in the Central Valley that are inundated by COVID-19 cases. The surge began about six weeks ago after sectors of the economy were reopened in most areas of California.

Continue Reading on The Modesto Bee

Turlock’s Fourth Dispensary Eyes Restaurant Location

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Turlock’s fourth and final cannabis dispensary has selected a location, which is set to go before the Planning Commission next week for approval.

Natural Healing Center, a Grover Beach-based dispensary brand, was originally ranked No. 5 on the City of Turlock’s list of top 10 candidates for retail cannabis operators — a selection compiled one year ago for the pilot cannabis program. The dispensaries ranked in the top four were selected to operate in Turlock and originally included Firehouse (1601 W. Main St.), Perfect Union (2500 N. Golden State Blvd.), Evergreen Market (1206 N. Golden State Blvd.) and MedMen.

When MedMen dropped out of the pilot cannabis program toward the end of last year, NHC was bumped up into the top four and is now hoping to open a dispensary at 3401 W. Monte Vista Ave.

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These Parts of Stanislaus County Have the Most Coronavirus Cases

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MODESTO, Calif. — Stanislaus County remains on the state’s coronavirus watchlist as cases surge and intensive care unit capacity dwindles.

According to the latest data, the 95351 ZIP code in the Modesto area and the 95307 ZIP code in the Ceres area account for nearly 30% of the county’s total cases. The 95351 ZIP code has more than 1,000 confirmed cases while the 95307 ZIP code has nearly 900.

“Many of those ZIP codes reflect higher populations of the Latino community,” said Kristin Olsen, Stanislaus County board of supervisors chair. “Our population of Latinos is around, I think, 45%, but our positive cases are more about 70% for our Hispanic community.”

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Borgeas: What We’ve Learned About the Pandemic Response

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We Must Do Better If We Are to End the Pandemic

In addition to the recommendations above, local authorities should do everything in their power to allow businesses to expand their operations to outdoor or alternative facilities and remove any local regulatory impediments. While the hot summer is not ideal for outdoor operations, cities like Turlock, Clovis, and Fresno are implementing these types of measures to protect the public and keep our local businesses operating.

Finally, there must be a coordinated state and national procurement strategy for personal protective equipment, trained medical personnel, and medical supplies so states and municipalities are not competing against one another in future emergencies. Improving vertical integration between federal, state, and local authorities is essential to protecting our economy, security, and public health. As a member of the Senate’s Pandemic Emergency Response Committee, I will continue to make these and other recommendations to the governor and Legislature.

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