MERCED, California (KGPE) — Scientists worldwide are working around the clock to create a COVID-19 vaccine. Locally, there’s work being done to make sure everyone has access to it when one is approved. Right now, there are a number of human trials underway. While it’ll still be some time before we see a fully approved… Keep Reading
Encore Care Homes has announced the new “bespoke” rooms for Great Oaks in Bournemouth and Oakdale in Poole. The rooms are partitioned with an airtight glass screen to ensure the safety of residents, relatives and care teams. Opening in time for half-term, the rooms allow up to six people of any age to come and visit a… Keep Reading
STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. — A Stanislaus County family stepped up Wednesday to help a fox in need. The Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center shared some photos of an injured fox Wednesday. The family has been trying to save the fox cub for months after discovering it had become entangled in gardening wire. Because the fox cub… Keep Reading
With the conclusion of balloting for the Nov. 3 presidential election just days away, voter assistance centers throughout Stanislaus County – including Newman – will open their doors Saturday Election officials encourage voters to mail or deliver their ballots early rather than waiting until the Election Day deadline. Many already have, according to Donna Linder,… Keep Reading
There were plenty of pumpkins to choose from on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Vella Farms in nearby Modesto, with the ongoing pumpkin patch there also hosting a visit by the Salida Rotary for World Polio Day. The double duty event raised awareness of the Rotary Club’s work in polio eradication efforts and also gave youngsters… Keep Reading
TURLOCK, Calif. — It’s been a long time coming, and finally, the Turlock Police Department’s officers will be able to start wearing body cameras on Thursday. In an announcement on Facebook, Turlock’s interim Chief Miguel Pacheco said police officers would start wearing Axon body cameras to record interactions with people in the city. “We ask… Keep Reading
As voters in Turlock consider whether or not to pass a sales tax measure to bolster dwindling City revenue sources, the City’s public safety departments are reaching critical staff shortage levels. Turlock’s public safety agencies – the police and fire departments and dispatch – are struggling with a shortage of staff and obstacles in hiring… Keep Reading
After two successful years serving coffee, tea and more to the Denair Unified School District campus community and beyond, the 2020-2021 school year looks a little bit different for Coyotes Cup of Kindness. Since starting the mobile coffee cart in the fall of 2018, Denair High School paraprofessional Destiny Silva has become accustomed to a… Keep Reading
The number of positive coronavirus test results released Sunday remained on the high side, with the current five-day total the highest Stanislaus County has seen in two weeks. On Sunday, the county reported 57 more cases, maintaining a level above what was seen as drop in cases in mid-October. The last five days have seen 276 reported… Keep Reading
