The Turlock Unified School District board approved a map Tuesday night that changes the geographic areas each trustee represents to reflect updated population numbers. The redistricting process is required every 10 years to coincide with the U.S. census. The goal is to create areas with roughly equal populations and to fairly represent groups of voters.… Keep Reading
Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors Chairman Terry Withrow said he didn’t expect everyone would agree with the county’s response and strategies for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in the last two years. But the county is ready to move beyond the public health crisis, regardless of what COVID might still throw at the community. “Life… Keep Reading
The City of Turlock will continue its long-standing tradition of naming parks after former mayors following a City Council decision last week to name a future one after John Lazar. In a unanimous vote during the Feb. 8 meeting, the Council approved naming a new park in the Legends 3 subdivision after the former Turlock… Keep Reading
California is ending the indoor masking requirement for vaccinated people on Wednesday as the state sees declining COVID-19 case rates and hospitalization numbers. Los Angeles County residents, however, have to keep masking up indoors — regardless of vaccination status. The statewide indoor masking requirement expires Tuesday, moving the state back to previous guidance that mandates… Keep Reading
With the appointment of Turlock City Manager Reagan Wilson after a comprehensive process, I want to update Turlock residents on their city government. I visited with Mr. Wilson on his first day of work at City Hall. He was already delving into how our government works and where it can be streamlined and improved to… Keep Reading
At 66, Edward El has a new lease on life — literally. In two weeks, he’ll move into his own apartment in Berkeley after spending the better part of the past 16 years homeless. Years ago, a back injury and pinched nerves in his legs made standing and walking painful, and he was laid off… Keep Reading
WATERFORD, Calif. — Someone is nearly $300,000 richer after buying a Powerball ticket in the city of Waterford. According to the California Lottery, a winning ticket was sold at the Pioneer Market along Yosemite Boulevard. Continue Reading on ABC10 Keep Reading
While Juan Alanis has abandoned his run for Stanislaus County Sheriff and is now seeking election to the newly-created District 22 seat of the California State Assembly, Ceres resident Chad Condit is also jumping into the race. Condit, the son of former Congressman Gary Condit and father of Stanislaus County Supervisor Channce Condit and former Ceres… Keep Reading
As COVID-19 cases drop in Stanislaus County, schools have reported fewer cases among students and staff. Last week, Stanislaus County schools reported 1,773 cases to local public health officials, down from 2,636 the week ending Jan. 29. The Health Services Agency noted 207 active outbreaks and 1,334 cases in isolation on Wednesday, according to its… Keep Reading
Local agencies are awash in COVID-19 relief funding. And local school districts struggle with a teacher shortage. So why is the Stanislaus County Office of Education giving layoff notices to teachers and other employees? An administrator confirmed SCOE is laying off employees this week, including 18 teachers, two managers and six classified employees. Continue Reading… Keep Reading
