With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations passing the peaks set this summer, California introduced a new regional stay-at-home-order based on intensive care capacity to try and slow the spread moving into the winter holidays. The new public health order, released Thursday, affects regions of California that have less than 15% of ICU capacity remaining. None of… Keep Reading
Hey everyone! You are listening to the Local Turlock Podcast for the week of December 4th. Giving you some of latest scoops, news, stories, and business spotlight for the week. Let’s start with our first story, despite the pandemic, the city and community offering Christmas cheer to kick off the Christmas season throughout Turlock this… Keep Reading
The Merced County Department of Public Health reported one new COVID-19 related death and 195 new cases Thursday. A total of 186 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Merced County since the start of the pandemic. The latest death was a woman over 65 years old. It was unknown if she had underlying… Keep Reading
Unable to compete in Nevada and Utah due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Ceres Seahawks played in a tournament in California this past weekend. “We were running out of options,” said Willie Solorio, president of the youth football and cheer organization. “Fresno was the last resort.” The 13-and-under Seahawks 209 squad compiled a 1-1 record at… Keep Reading
TURLOCK, Calif., -- Thousands of people in Stanislaus and Merced counties can now access free or low-cost insulin through a groundbreaking partnership. Building upon a program created by pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company, Legacy Health Endowment and locally owned Boies' Medical Center Pharmacy have teamed up to provide Lilly insulin to any qualifying person who lives within one… Keep Reading
The holidays may look and feel different this year, but there are still countless ways to kick off the Christmas season throughout Turlock this weekend. First, a decades-old tradition will be replaced with a socially-distanced spectacle this Friday as the City of Turlock hosts its first-ever Christmas Cruise at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. From 5:30… Keep Reading
Between budget constraints, staff shortages and the coronavirus pandemic it seemed all but certain that Blue Santa would have to be shelved for the holiday season, but instead a can-do attitude among the Turlock Police Department is bringing the jolly ol' elf back to the community. "It's been a lot of work and re-thinking how… Keep Reading
As coronavirus cases surge in California, county officials enacted stricter COVID-19 restrictions on Monday, a day after the state broke a record with more than 7,400 coronavirus hospitalizations. Health officials are preparing for a wave of virus cases over the next two or three weeks that could be linked to Thanksgiving gatherings. Authorities had urged… Keep Reading
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —With coronavirus on the rise in California, counties are becoming increasingly concerned about the surge in COVID-19 cases. Here's a look at some of the counties in our region: STANISLAUS COUNTY: COVID is also surging in Stanislaus County, according to public health information officer Kamlesh Kaur. "Our case rate as of this morning… Keep Reading
TURLOCK, CA, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HIV is turning gray: Will the Biden White House Accept the Challenge?By: Jeffrey R. Lewis Since 1982, more than 690,000 Americans have died of HIV-related illnesses. That's more Americans than were lost in any armed conflict in this century or last – combined. It has been… Keep Reading
