1+ week, 2+ day ago   (212+ words) The Humanity, Kindness & Love Foundation is expecting up to 50 people to participate in their walk on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Donnelly Park. The global nonprofit has organized similar walks – dedicated to encouraging people to bring more humility, kindness, and love into…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1153+ words) Regenerative agriculture is all the rage. Within the past several years, multinational food retailers began touting regenerative sourcing commitments. In December, the U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a $700 million pilot program to support regenerative practices. And as of last year, in…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (250+ words) Turning Point Community Programs will host a free community screening of the documentary “No One Cares About Crazy People” on Sunday at the State Theatre in Modesto, followed by a live community conversation about serious mental illness, stigma, recovery and…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (440+ words) The Stanislaus County Health Services Agency confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus for the 2026 season. The health agency did not release any details about the person infected or their condition. California is currently at a five-year high…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (407+ words) The Merced County Department of Public Health has issued a Health Alert urging residents in the area of a large tire fire in Ballico to take precautions to reduce their exposure to potentially unhealthy air. A fire is currently burning…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (581+ words) Advocates in the Central Valley are frustrated it’s taken this long to get here. “It really points to the failure of a pesticide regulatory framework that does not take swift action when the science and when people have been bringing…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (823+ words) An independent review panel’s designation of almond hull powder as generally safe for human consumption represents a “major milestone” that opens the door for its use as an ingredient in granola, cereals, baked goods and other foods, a researcher at…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (241+ words) Facing a near $18 million budget deficit in Fiscal Year 2027, Stanislaus County’s Community Services Agency – which oversees a variety of social programs – is initiating a partial hiring freeze, cuts to services, and the elimination of 71 vacant job posts, with potential cuts…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (1106+ words) Linda Wilson hasn’t been able to drive since breaking her arm on Easter. Still the Ceres retiree has been able to make it to all of her medical appointments and social calls with ease. But she’s not taking a bus,…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (1565+ words) ATWATER - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a new funding stream for health clinics nationwide, $102 million aimed at expanding access to primary care, including in rural communities. Kennedy, accompanied by federal Health Resources and Services Administrator Thomas…...