Turlock Looks to Reduce Waste and Become More Sustainable

October is Sustainability Month and many sectors of Turlock are trying to do their part to reduce waste. From local farms to education institutions, many Turlock residents are adopting new practices to be more sustainable. Big Tree Organic Farms processes all their products with careful consideration of sustainability and environmental stewardship, stating they believe “that… Keep Reading

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Report Highlights Local Healthcare Issues

Along with funding programs to help students access mental health services, patients afford their prescription medications and senior citizens receive free meals and check-ins during the pandemic, to name just a few, Legacy Health Endowment has also been dedicated to educating the public on a variety of health-related issues. Recently, Legacy Health put together an… Keep Reading

Voice of the Students on TUSD Board

Turlock students have a couple of their own advocating for them and voicing their concerns on issues big and small when it comes to the Turlock Unified School Board of Trustees. Bella Kern and Kate Ogden are the student representatives on the TUSD Board and participate in the board’s bimonthly meetings. The two high school… Keep Reading

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Homelessness at Record High in Stanislaus County

The number of homeless individuals in Stanislaus County jumped 28 percent from last year during the annual point-in-time count for 2021. Every two years, during the last 10 days of January, the U.S. Department of Housing & Community Development requires communities across the country to conduct a comprehensive count of people experiencing homelessness. The goal… Keep Reading

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Valley Mental Health Services Receive Funds

Earlier this month, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) announced he has secured $9 million in federal funds for mental health services across the Central Valley. Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services will receive $4 million. The Alliance for Community Wellness (La Familia) which spans Stanislaus, Alameda, and Merced counties will receive $5 million. The grants… Keep Reading

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