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in Public Safety

23 Arrested After Patterson Police Operation in Stanislaus County Combatting Human Trafficking

PATTERSON, Calif. — After a multi-agency effort to combat human trafficking, police in Stanislaus County said 23 people have been arrested. Patterson Police Service said the multi-agency bust happened on Nov. 6. They worked alongside Turlock Police Department, State Parole, the Stanislaus County Probation Office, Stanislaus County Adult Detention Division, the Stanislaus County Sheriffs Office, Waterford… Keep Reading

in Health

California Becomes the Second US State to Top 1 Million COVID-19 Cases, After Texas

(CNN) — California just became the second state to surpass 1 million Covid-19 infections since the start of the pandemic — closely following Texas, which hit the grim milestone earlier this week. More than 5,000 new cases and 18 new deaths have been reported so far on Thursday, for a total of 1,000,631 confirmed cases and 18,126 deaths statewide, according… Keep Reading

in Business & Economy/Podcast Archive

November 13, 2020: Grandma’s Treasures, Jessica’s House, Pasta 209

Hey everyone! You are listening to the Local Turlock Podcast for the week of November 13th giving you some of the latest scoops, news, stories, and business spotlight for the week. Let’s start with our first story, looking for a spot for gifts, home decor and furniture? Grandma’s Treasures in Denair is the place to… Keep Reading

in Health

County Appealing Purple Tier COVID Status

The California Public Health Department has plans to move Stanislaus County back up to the more restrictive purple tier because the area has failed to meet the state metrics for controlling COVID-19, but health and county officials are appealing. The county plans on appealing the designation, partially because local leaders believe the data will show… Keep Reading

in Food & Drink/Business & Economy

Sacramento County Restaurants Forced to Close Indoor Operations Again: ‘I’m Devastated’

SACRAMENTO, CA (KOVR) — Sacramento and Stanislaus counties are back to square one. Both counties in the purple tier again, which means no more indoor operations. This will be shut down number three for some midtown Sacramento restaurants, and this time, it’s happening when the temperatures are dropping. Some owners say it’s nearly impossible to… Keep Reading

in Health

‘I Still Have Nightmares’: Patients Say They Deal with PTSD Months After Recovering from COVID-19

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — Months after they’ve recovered from the COVID-19, some patients still cope with lingering physical symptoms and post-traumatic stress disorder. Jessenia Lizarraga of Turlock had been pregnant and in the ICU for weeks with COVID-19. It’s been seven months since she was discharged. “I did have to be intubated, put on artificial… Keep Reading

in People & Profiles

Turlock Veteran Overcomes Mental Hurdles with Help of County Program

Four years ago, Turlock resident Kenneth Shipman no longer wanted to live. Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after serving in the U.S. military, years of mental distress had led to substance abuse issues and court cases, which in turn alienated him from his family, his friends, his job and life as he knew it. Shipman… Keep Reading

in Places & Recreation

City Seeks Input on Columbia Pool Renovation

As community members, philanthropic leaders and even elected officials called into a virtual town hall meeting hosted by the Columbia Park Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee on Monday night, they made one thing clear: the plan to renovate the park and its aquatic features needs to take into consideration the opinions of those who matter… Keep Reading

in Education

Stan State Students vs. the 2020 Flu Season

During a pandemic, a simple cough or a sneeze is enough to turn heads and cause worry when out in public. Many people, including Stan State students, are taking extra precautions to stay healthy as the winter weather approaches. With this cold weather comes not only the holidays, but also flu season. In order to… Keep Reading

in Housing

Homeless Warming Center for 4 Months Could Cost $225,000

Manteca’s homeless warming center this winter will cost taxpayers significantly more than last year. The City Council when they meet today at 5 o’clock will decide between two options for a homeless warming center. One is a 40-foot by 80-foot tent option for $180,000. The other is a 48-foot by 60-foot modular options for $225,000.… Keep Reading