Protesters Pack Corner to Reopen Turlock

An estimated 200 protesters showed up to the corner of Geer and Tuolumne roads in Turlock on Saturday, calling on city, county and state officials to reopen businesses shut down by the coronavirus pandemic. The rally was organized by Marie Roberson of Stanislaus County Concerned Citizens for the State of Jefferson and Lew Conley of… Keep Reading

Could California Really Go It Alone?

Gavin Newsom isn’t the first governor to describe California as a nation-state but he has been the term’s most vociferous gubernatorial exponent. What does it mean? Newsom offered this explanation in a recent interview with The Atlantic magazine: “Look, we’re the fifth largest economy in the world, 40 million strong, we’re as diverse a state… Keep Reading

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Outdoors Update: Access to Lakes McClure and McSwain Now Includes Turlock, Denair, Hughson, Hickman, Waterford, Oakdale

Under current coronavirus health orders, the definition of local residency for access to Lakes McClure and McSwain been expanded to include Turlock, Denair, Hughson, Hickman, Waterford and Oakdale. Boating is now allowed, as is camping for those with RVs, motorhomes and trailers having self-contained restrooms. Bagby and Horseshoe Bend Recreation areas also opened this week.… Keep Reading

Man Diverts Wine Truck for Solo Freeway Tasting

It’s not unusual that a person might partake in some wine to help them through these difficult times, but one man’s attempt to imbibe some vino on Tuesday in Turlock went beyond the extreme. Gabriel Moreno, 39, of Hayward attempted to get his fill of wine and then some by drinking it straight out of a… Keep Reading

‘Open Really Slowly.’ Stanislaus Outlines Next Steps for Businesses Closed by Coronavirus

As it starts a process of reopening the local economy after the coronavirus shutdown, Stanislaus County will allow dog grooming, drive-in movies and retail stores providing curbside pickup, starting on Friday. County supervisors, who made the announcement at Tuesday’s board meeting, acknowledged many people will be disappointed by the meager reopening of commerce this week.… Keep Reading

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