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Dairy Council of California Awarded $250,000 Grant From Legacy Health Endowment

in Food/Government/Health

 To support its efforts to improve nutrition security during the earliest stages of life, Dairy Council of California is thrilled to partner with Community Health Centers of America on a $250,000 grant awarded by the Legacy Health Endowment in Turlock. Through the grant, Dairy Council of California will partner with CHCA and other local organizations to provide evidence-based, culturally relevant nutrition education training and resources to health care providers and residents in Gustine, as well as extra funds for mothers and families with children between 6 months and 2 years of age to purchase nutrient-dense milk and dairy foods.

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Mosquito district battling pests which pose threat to some folks

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If you hear a low-flying plane, it’s most likely an effort to combat mosquitos.

The Turlock Mosquito Abatement District has been conducting aerial spraying in Ceres, Turlock, Denair and Newman.

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Healthcare workers plan pickets at Tenet Healthcare centers starting July 11

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Healthcare workers plan on picketing outside of 12 Tenet Healthcare facilities to call for additional support in their workplace beginning on Jul. 11.

Two of those centers are in our local area including Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center in San Luis Obispo and Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton.

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West Nile Virus detected in Stanislaus County

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The Turlock Mosquito Abatement District and the East Side Mosquito Abatement District have both confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus in Stanislaus County, but has of yet there have been no human cases.

The Turlock Mosquito Abatement District has found the virus in one mosquito sample as of June 12. 

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Turlock welcomes third cannabis retail shop

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With a grand-opening ceremony on Friday, Natural Healing Center Dispensary became the third cannabis retailer to officially open its doors in Turlock.

The store, located at 3401 W Monte Vista Ave., opened for business at 10 a.m. and already there was a line that stretched into the 50-slot parking lot.

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Why Turlock will begin disinfecting city water next week, and what residents should know

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Turlock will begin chlorination treatment of its drinking water next week.

A city news release Wednesday said the chlorination program to improve water quality will begin May 17.

Staff said the city is not treating the water for any contaminants but is raising the water quality to state-mandated levels.

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Fentanyl claimed the life of a Stanislaus County girl. Her sister keeps her memory alive

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Isabella Marie Vivo would light up every room, was funny and energetic, family members said. She was a cheerleader for youth sports, played volleyball in middle school and sang the national anthem before Waterford High basketball games.

But tragedy struck Aug. 24, 2021, when the 14-year-old gathered with friends and they experimented with drugs. She became one of the 5,722 Californians who died that year from fentanyl poisoning.

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After 3 years of COVID-19, Stanislaus is better prepared for deadly viruses, report says

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On Tuesday, Stanislaus County public health officials delivered to county leaders what they said was the last quarterly report on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Finally, in this update, there wasn’t much to report in terms of viral activity.

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Heavy rains, warmer weather bring increase in mosquitos

in Health/News/Weather

If your idea of mosquito repellant is to slap them dead, then it’s going to be a brutal season for you

Local mosquito abatement districts caution that 2023 will be a challenging year for the area due to the heavy rainfall, creating many opportunities for mosquitoes to breed.  

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Rough winds ahead

Did you enjoy the spring-like weather over the past couple of days? Hope so, because it’s going to look a

COVID-19 test sites close in Stanislaus County as state ends emergency declaration

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Stanislaus County’s drive-up testing sites in Salida and Turlock are closed as the California’s COVID-19 state of emergency comes to its end Tuesday.

The state of emergency declared in March 2020 gave Gov. Gavin Newsom authority to issue orders and use resources in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Most of the orders ended months ago and the state is phasing out remaining regulations.

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