The Goblirsch brothers, Clinton and Derrick, aren’t worrying about what they can’t control leading up to the start of the 2019-20 football campaign. The California Interscholastic Federation, the governing body for high school athletics in the state, delayed the start of the season for four-plus months on July 20 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’d… Keep Reading
Food trucks have been hot — both figuratively and literally, given this is summer in the Central Valley — for a while now. But thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, they’re hotter than ever. Demand for mobile food vendors across the valley has skyrocketed as they partner with local breweries and bars to allow them… Keep Reading
The City of Turlock is presenting an option for parents who may have trouble juggling distance learning and their jobs this fall with a weekday camp that will mimic a school day. Enrollment begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday for the Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities Department’s Distance Learning Camp, which will provide both educational support… Keep Reading
Just over a year ago, Turlock resident Jessica Lozano opened Impact Nutrition 91 with a goal of sharing her passion for health and fitness with the rest of the community. Today, that hope has grown into a loyal customer base whose bodies — and taste buds — benefit from the shop’s variety of healthy treats… Keep Reading
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY (CBS13) — The coronavirus is showing some signs of slowing down in California, with the exception of the Central Valley, which is now the state’s main hotspot. San Joaquin county reported staggering 402 new cases Monday along with 12 new deaths. The county now has more than 11,885 infections. Hospital ICUs in… Keep Reading
This time last year, librarian Amber O’Brien-Verhulst was popping Mentos into diet cola to demonstrate the kid-favorite, explosive scientific reaction to a captivated audience on the lawn of the Stanislaus County Library Modesto Branch. This year, the pandemic halted in-person activities, but it hasn’t stopped the library from providing access to their services, books or other materials, though they’re mostly virtual.… Keep Reading
Searing temperatures in inland areas of Southern California are expected to last through Monday, extending the suffering for vulnerable and unhoused people across the region who have nowhere to escape the heat. “It’s been a miserable week,” said Paul Read, co-founder of the homeless services provider Passion, which does outreach in the San Fernando Valley.… Keep Reading
Modesto is one of the Top 10 rising housing markets in the country, according to a new analysis by a New York-based financial technology company. The assessment, released by SmartAsset, ranks Modesto sixth in the nation for rising housing markets. Modesto’s ranking is based on its performance in three metrics: income growth, housing demand and home… Keep Reading
Two parks in Waterford are closed Wednesday after officials said too many people were going there and not taking COVID-19 precautions. River Park and Trail Head will be closed through August. The city manager said people have been vandalizing the facilities and littering. The city is putting up “no parking” signs along the property to… Keep Reading
Stanislaus County leaders were still unclear Tuesday about what assistance the state will provide for bringing a coronavirus surge under control. But they hope to use the state’s influence to do more testing and get test results faster. “Any resources that show up locally we will put to use very quickly,” Chief Executive Officer Jody… Keep Reading
