Stanislaus County has been given the approval by the California Department of Public Health to move down one tier in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, clearing the path for businesses to expand operations or in some instances reopen their doors. Stanislaus County was able to move to the Red Tier because it met the… Keep Reading
MODESTO, CALIFORNIA, U.S., October 13, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ — According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be 1.8 million software-related job openings in the next decade. With American universities producing only 65,000 computer science graduates each year, the ever-tightening tech labor market is expected to push salaries even higher. Many software jobs already… Keep Reading
It’s no question the livestock and agricultural industries have seen the importance of community sacrifice and spirit in 2020. A global pandemic, economic market swings and unexpected natural disasters continue to challenge rural livelihoods. But much like the livestock they raise or the crops they cultivate, ag communities continue to prove resilient. Livestock auctions have… Keep Reading
COVID-19 pandemic has created a crisis for local arts, cultural, and youth-serving organizations. The public health requirements for safely operating these programs present numerous challenges to nonprofit financial models and affect the design, nature and scale of youth and arts/culture programs. Considering these challenges and because of the vital role played by these nonprofits, the… Keep Reading
More than 17,000 Stanislaus County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, according to new data released Saturday. The county Health Services Agency reported 52 new cases of coronavirus, bringing to 17,002 the number of countywide positive cases since March. It took 26 days to add 1,000 new cases to get to 17,000, more than doubling the time… Keep Reading
It is clear the Manteca Millennial Advisory Committee has a concern about grass. I’m not talking about their belief it makes sense on a lot of levels — including economically — about Manteca allowing storefront sales of cannabis, the commercial cultivation in non-residential zones, and the transport from legal sellers to buyers. I’m referring to… Keep Reading
Ceres schools may reopen next month Ceres Unified School District has a plan in place to re-open its elementary campuses for in-person learning. Teachers, staff and families were notified last Friday by Superintendent Scott Siegel. To allow for social distancing, a hybrid schedule will be used to minimize the number of students on campus at… Keep Reading
Stanislaus County had 82 new cases of the coronavirus Thursday, the most in four weeks, and its death toll rose by two to 381. The data from the county Health Services Agency came just two days after Tuesday’s report of just eight new cases, the fewest since June 1. Thursday’s figure was the most since the 88… Keep Reading
Stanislaus County added 37 cases of the virus Wednesday, a day after its best performance on this measure since early June. The county Health Services Agency also announced two more deaths to COVID-19, bringing the total to 379. Stanislaus now has 16,804 positive tests, 91,605 negative tests and 16,230 people who are presumed recovered. Wednesday’s… Keep Reading
Stanislaus County has met the two metrics needed to move down to the next tier in the state’s COVID-19 blueprint, but will need to remain there for a week before more businesses can begin re-opening or expanding operations. Stanislaus County is currently in the purple tier (widespread) in California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, but… Keep Reading
