Smoke from ongoing wildfires is making outdoor activity dangerous for Turlock residents and all those in northern California and Tuolumne and Mariposa counties, prompting the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to issue a health caution. The health caution will remain in effect for San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern… Keep Reading
The increase of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in California has prompted health officials to recommend a vaccine booster shot for those individuals with compromised immune systems. The Stanislaus County Health Services Agency is advising immunocompromised individuals get a third dose of the vaccine, especially as the more transmissible Delta variant continues to spread in the… Keep Reading
In an effort to expand vaccination access to Turlock’s underserved communities, Westside Ministries is hosting a vaccine clinic this weekend with thousands of dollars in raffle prizes as incentive for those who receive their first dose. Westside Ministries founder JoLynn DiGrazia said that while the nonprofit organization has held flu vaccine clinics before in the… Keep Reading
Nearly the entire first year of Dzifa Ackuayi’s high school experience was through distance learning. Transitioning to in-person classes, the Modesto High sophomore said, has been stressful, overwhelming and “a bit awkward.” It hasn’t been easy, either, for students who started high school traditionally, were thrust into learning from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic… Keep Reading
A Turlock teenager died over the weekend from injuries suffered when a pickup truck hit her while she was riding her horse. Summer Gardner Vigil, 19, had been in a Modesto hospital since the accident on Wednesday. She had suffered a severe brain injury, her family members said. Her horse, Riggs, died at the scene… Keep Reading
A 19-year-old California girl died after she was hit by a distracted driver while riding her horse. On Aug. 11, Summer Gardner-Vigil was riding her horse, Riggs, westbound on East Harding Road near Turlock when a Chevy pickup truck, traveling northbound on Youngstown Road, slammed into them. "To get a phone call your child has… Keep Reading
TURLOCK, Calif. — The on-campus return for Stanislaus State University will have to wait at least a few more weeks. The university, which has campuses in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties, is delaying the return of in-person instruction and campus repopulation to Oct. 1. Despite the in-person delay, all instruction will start on Aug. 23.… Keep Reading
Stanislaus County reported three deaths to COVID-19 on Thursday and yet another rise in hospital cases. A total of 1,105 residents have died since April 2020, the Health Services Agency said. Positive tests stood at 61,483 with the 255 added Thursday. Stanislaus also has 724,542 negative test results and 58,668 people who are presumed recovered.… Keep Reading
STANISLAUS COUNTY (CBS13) — Gina Vigil-Gardner says all she can do is pray as her vivacious, kind and loving daughter Summer keeps fighting for her life after being hit by a distracted driver while riding her horse Riggs near Turlock. The 19-year-old was taken to the hospital with major injuries. Continue Reading on CBS Sacramento Keep Reading
COLFAX (CBS13) — After the River fire devastated Placer and Nevada counties, the Colfax area was hit with three more wildfires in the span of a day. “I’ve had a fear of fire my whole life,” said Britney Linn. As of Wednesday, Linn has been forced to leave her home behind three times the previous… Keep Reading
