Melinda Meza
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Stockton, CA, United States
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'He was a healthy man': Family mourns Safeway worker who died of COVID-19
A Turlock man who worked for Safeway died this week due to complications from the novel coronavirus. → Read More
Q&A: California's unemployment agency talks benefits
Even though Unemployment Insurance is available, there are residents who have special circumstances and can't get through to the Employment Development Department. → Read More
'Could happen to anybody’s kid': Stockton mother speaks out after daughter dies of suicide
A Stockton mother is speaking out and warning other parents to talk to their teenagers after her daughter died of suicide last week. → Read More
Contra Costa County man delivers items to neighbors amid virus outbreak
Bob Butler takes daily trips to store for residents who can't → Read More
UOP researchers estimate record-high unemployment in May
Empty parking lots and closed businesses have become increasingly common because of workers being laid off or furloughed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. → Read More
How San Joaquin County’s free COVID-19 drive-thru testing works
A free coronavirus testing program launched Wednesday in San Joaquin County. → Read More
Stanislaus State teams up with hospitals to help nursing students
The novel coronavirus outbreak has left some nursing students scrambling to complete their clinical work and graduate, but Stanislaus State University has teamed up with hospitals so student nurses will be ready to work next month. → Read More
Lodi couple contracts COVID-19; husband dies week later
A Lodi man died due to complications from the novel coronavirus, and his wife continues to battle the virus. → Read More
How a Tracy business is helping health care workers
A San Joaquin County company is helping hospitals across the nation sanitize personal protective equipment -- or PPE. → Read More
Stanislaus County deputies order nonessential businesses to close
The Stanislaus County sheriff is taking action against some nonessential businesses. → Read More
Modesto winery makes much-needed product: Hand sanitizer
It is known for wine, but E&J Gallo Winery is now producing and bottling hand sanitizer. → Read More
Here’s who can get a coronavirus test in San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County Public Health announced stricter guidelines on Friday of the statewide stay-at-home order.As of Friday, there were 90 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the county, but health officials said the number may be even higher because not all patients are being tested. The San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services and San Joaquin Public Health say those who can be tested have… → Read More
Schools in San Joaquin, Stanislaus counties to be closed longer than expected
Parents prepare for on-line learning as many schools extend Coronavirus closure. → Read More
How to talk to teens about coronavirus: Psychologist gives tips
As concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus grow, and with Gov. Gavin Newsom issuing a stay-at-home order as a way to mitigate that spread, anxiety among youth, especially teens, is on the rise. → Read More
Nurses concerned over medical equipment shortages amid coronavirus outbreak
Some nurses in the region say they are concerned about the shortage of protective medical equipment amid COVID-19 concerns. “We have been preparing for quite some time,” said Chief Nursing Officer Cheryl Harless of Doctors Medical Center in Modesto.Harless said Doctors Medical Center has plenty of protective equipment, but there have been complaints from nurses in other areas who fear they could… → Read More
Stockton mall closes after dozens of teens confront security guard
A Stockton mall closed Thursday afternoon after reports of large groups of teens becoming unruly. → Read More
Stockton firefighters call for more protection against COVID-19
Some Stockton firefighters are calling for more protection amid COVID-19 concerns. → Read More
Survivor speaks out after being raped in her Stockton home
A woman who was raped in her home is speaking out and taking to social media to warn the community. → Read More
Investigators look for cause of fire that took life on toddler
Investigators are still looking for answers in a deadly Modesto house fire in which a toddler was killed and six people were injured. → Read More
Lodi armory could become homeless shelter under Governor's plan
An armory in Lodi is one of 19 possible locations in San Joaquin County that Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed be turned into homeless shelters. → Read More