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Local fire departments begin administering COVID-19 vaccine to first responders

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As California's vaccine distribution rolls out, firefighters across the state are receiving their first doses of the coronavirus vaccine. Several local fire departments recently began administering their first doses. According to Fire Chief of Sacramento Fire Department Gary Loesch, some in his department started getting their first round of vaccines Thursday morning. "Myself and a couple… Keep Reading

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One suspect still at-large in shooting at Stanislaus County deputy

STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. — Officers are still looking for one suspect involved in a shooting at a Stanislaus County deputy on Wednesday night, according to the sheriff’s office. The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office said a drive-by shooting had been reported at the Four Seasons Park in Turlock shortly before 10 p.m. A deputy spotted a… Keep Reading

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Many California ZIP Codes Get Protection From Home Insurance Non-Renewals

Nearly 2.4 home insurance policyholders in California now fall under a one-year moratorium against non-renewal of residential property insurance coverage in the wake of historic wildfires in 2020. On Dec. 31, 2020, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara put another six ZIP codes under the moratorium, bringing to 563 the number of ZIP codes now protected… Keep Reading

in business

Sale tax revenues have dropped but not like in neighboring cities

The bigger they are, the harder they fall. While the sales tax revenue giants of Stanislaus County – Modesto and Turlock – are expecting significant reductions in sales tax revenue stemming from COVID stay-at-home orders since March 2020, Ceres city officials only expect mild decreases. That’s because Ceres has a smaller reliance on sales to… Keep Reading

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USF lunch trucks back in service

The United Samaritans Foundation’s Daily Bread lunch trucks will once again be making their rounds throughout the county, feeding those in need following a 14-day hiatus due to a COVID-19 outbreak. USF shut down all of its operations — including the nonprofit’s countywide lunch program that feeds approximately 1,700 people daily — on Dec. 21… Keep Reading

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Turlock credit union helps families afford dream home

When it comes to helping the community, Rolling F Credit Union in Turlock is no rookie. This holiday season, however, the business made the new year even more exciting for two low-income families thanks to a partnership with the Stanislaus Housing Authority which enabled them to purchase their first homes. Earlier this year, the SHA… Keep Reading

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Sacramento County hopes to see vaccine distribution for general public by spring

SACRAMENTO, Calif — Public health experts are trying to do the most good they can with the first batches of COVID-19 vaccine coming in. The first doses are being set aside for people in places like hospitals and nursing homes, and as more doses come in, more people will qualify either by age, occupation, or health conditions.… Keep Reading

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Congress is at the front of the line for COVID vaccines. Which Californians are taking it?

Federal lawmakers are part of the first group of people — alongside frontline health care workers — to get access to the COVID-19 vaccine. But they’re not all taking it. Many have taken their first does, but others are choosing to wait, saying they don’t want to receive it before seniors who are more likely… Keep Reading

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Nearly 600 deaths reported statewide following holiday weekend | COVID-19 updates for Northern California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom will provide an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic at noon on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. The state recorded 567 additional deaths over the weekend following the New Year's holiday. Over the weekend, it was announced that the Greater Sacramento Region will continue to stay in… Keep Reading

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San Francisco business owner blames indefinite stay-at-home order for spike in burglaries

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Many San Francisco business owners are hoping city officials will intervene after an increase of burglaries city-wide are causing small businesses to pay for damages during an already tough time. A popular set of restaurants on the Embarcadero are facing $10,000 in damages after a recent burglary. "A whole bunch of… Keep Reading