Home sale prices are dropping throughout much of California. Stanislaus County, so far, is one of the exceptions. The median home value in the Modesto region is up around 7% this year, according to fresh data from Zillow. Continue reading on Modesto Bee Keep Reading
The military burn pit bill signed Wednesday by President Joe Biden includes a provision from Rep. Josh Harder about an earlier hazard to service members. The bill mainly provides benefits for more than 3.5 million veterans harmed by pits that disposed of chemical and other materials in Iraq and Afghanistan. Continue reading on Modesto Bee Keep Reading
Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock joined forces with Modesto’s Doctors Medical Center and Manteca’s Doctors Hospital to help local children and adults struggling with hunger. As part of the Healthy Over Hunger Cereal Drive in early June, the final tallies show that the hospitals and community members donated over 15,000 servings of cereal and more… Keep Reading
The Stanislaus County Health Services Agency has confirmed that two mosquito samples tested positive for West Nile Virus — one from the Turlock area and one from the east side of the county. Three human cases of the virus have been identified in Stanislaus County. As of July 29, WNV has been detected in 23… Keep Reading
The city of Turlock has spent years without a comic book shop, leaving many collectors and enthusiasts with limited options. Luckily for the community, two friends have combined forces to create Turlock Comics. Turlock Comics is owned and operated by Joey Aiello and Kyle Turner, who opened the shop on June 4. The pair decided… Keep Reading
The City of Turlock is making a few changes at its animal shelter to ensure it is meeting the needs of Turlock’s citizenry — those on two and four legs. The Turlock Animal Shelter — which is part of the police department — is tasked with providing education, protection, and the humane treatment of animals… Keep Reading
How do you spell the first day of school? N-e-w. Students get new teachers, some who are new to teaching or new to their schools. Teachers get new students. Schools get new staff members. Across California, high school students have new start times for their school days. And in Modesto City Schools — and no… Keep Reading
While commending the efforts of government and others in Stanislaus County to take on the complex and challenging problem of homelessness, a government watchdog says despite spending huge amounts of money, homelessness continues to grow. The Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury also reports that it is hard to evaluate the coordination, effectiveness and accountability of… Keep Reading
It’s no secret that California is a magical place. The state’s beaches, mountains, and deserts are home to a wide variety of plants and animals, many of which inspire fragrances used in perfumes, candles, and home sprays. These scents can be light and floral or have a heavy masculine undertone. The right combinations of scents… Keep Reading
Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, regardless of the time you choose to eat it. If you prefer to start your day sunny-side up, than look no further than this state-wide breakfast staple. The best breakfast restaurant in the entire state serves meals that will not only kick start… Keep Reading
