Sacramento-based Blue Diamond Growers recently eliminated 38 corporate jobs in layoffs aimed at remaining cost efficient “under heightened pressure,” the cooperative of almond farmers said. Blue Diamond, a cooperative of more than 3,000 farmers, is one of the largest almond producers in the world. It processes the almonds it buys from the farmers at plants in Sacramento… Keep Reading
This week marks the City of Turlock’s 17th annual Go Green Week, a campaign aimed at promoting environmental sustainability. Participating schools within the Turlock Unified School District have already begun touring local wastewater treatment and recycling facilities, participating in an art and recycling contest for children, and even planting new trees on their respective campuses. “Students… Keep Reading
Legacy Health Endowment (LHE) is launching a vision care pilot program for public school students. Students in five school districts in Stanislaus and Merced counties will have access to free eye care this spring, thanks to a partnership between LHE and a company that organizes mobile eye clinics all across the country. The program is known… Keep Reading
A Patterson woman who has been missing for over two weeks has yet to be found, according to the State of California Department of Justice and Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department. 20-year-old Breanna Marie Taylor was reportedly last seen on Feb. 23 and listed as missing on the same day. She is described as having black hair with red undertones,… Keep Reading
Mosquitoes will be the main attraction at a family-friendly event in Turlock. The Turlock Mosquito Abatement District plans an open house March 23 with activities and information on the pesky insects and how to protect the public against mosquito-borne diseases. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Continue reading on Modesto Bee Keep Reading
Nights out drinking in San Francisco can lead to some unusual situations. For one drunk San Franciscan, however, the night wasn't over when they got in their Uber ride to go home. Continue reading on sfstandard.com Keep Reading
A pedestrian died early Thursday morning after being hit by a pickup truck on Highway 33 in Stanislaus County. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened just before 5 a.m. on Highway 33, north of McCracken Road. Continue reading on ABC10 Keep Reading
The performers keep on coming to The Fruit Yard Amphitheater in Modesto. A third show has been added to the venue’s 2024 lineup, according to its website. Country singer Jake Owen will perform at 6:30 p.m. May 19 at the venue near Waterford. Tickets, $50-$120, are on sale now. Continue reading on NewsBreak Keep Reading
A 20-year-old Patterson woman reported missing nearly two weeks has yet to be found, according to her family and the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Station. Breanna Marie Taylor was last seen Feb. 23 at her apartment in Patterson. The next day, an “unverified number” texted her family saying that Breanna was involved in a stabbing and… Keep Reading
Prom is a special event for many high school students, but for the 200 individuals who will be attending the Society for Handicapped Children and Adults' 3rd annual Special Needs Prom, it is close to magical. The magic will start with the theme, "Flying to Neverland," but it doesn't end there. Thanks to community sponsors,… Keep Reading
