In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Newman has undertaken environmental review for the proposed Mattos Ranch Subdivision Phase 2 Project, and intends to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration. The City of Newman invites all interested persons and agencies to comment on the proposed Mattos Ranch Subdivision Phase 2 Mitigated Negative Declaration. You can find the draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration by clinking the link below.
On March 17, 2020, the City’s Director of Emergency Services, Michael Holland, issued a Proclamation Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency due to the novel coronavirus/COVID-19. The Proclamation followed the President’s declaration of a Nationwide Emergency on March 13, 2020, as well as the Governor’s statewide declaration on March 4, 2020, and the World Health Organization’s characterization of the COVID-19 outbreak as a global pandemic. On March 19, 2020, the Newman City Council ratified the aforementioned proclamation. The City will continue to post future updates and notices to the public on this page.
California Department of Public Health Updated Masking Guidance – February 28, 2022
Link to the State of California’s COVID-19 Data & Tools
Link to Stanislaus County’s Coronavirus Webpage
Link to the Stanislaus County COVID-19 Dashboard
Information regarding Booster Shots and Additional Doses
Local COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Stanislaus County Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to Adolescents Ages 12-15 – 05-13-2021
Stanislaus County Public Health Orders & Press Releases
Stanislaus County – P.1 Variant Found in Stanislaus County – 05-14-2021
Stanislaus County Pivots Towards Mobile COVID‐19 Vaccine Clinics 05-10-2021
Variant B.1.351 Detected in Stanislaus County – 04-08-2021
Stanislaus County Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility – 03-30-2021
Stanislaus County Moves to the Red Tier – 03-23-2021
UK (B.1.1.7) Variant Detected in Stanislaus County – 03-18-2021
Stanislaus County Remains in Purple Tier; Qualifies for Red Tier – 03-16-2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Phase 1B to Begin March 3, 2021 – 03-03-2021
Public Health Encourages Community Members to Get Tested – 03-02-2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Postponed Until Further Notice – 02-19-2021
COVID‐19 Vaccinations for Age 50+ in Additional Sectors – 02-12-2021
Technical Errors In “My Turn” Application Result in Incorrect Appointments – 02-10-2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics to Reopen in Stanislaus County – 01-20-2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Pods Postponed in Stanislaus County – 01-18-2021
New COVID-19 Vaccine PODs Opening in Stanislaus County – 01-16-2021
Regional Stay Home Order for the San Joaquin Valley including Stanislaus County:
- Outdoor recreational facilities: Allow outdoor operation only without any food, drink or alcohol sales. Additionally, overnight stays at campgrounds will not be permitted.
- Retail: Allow indoor operation at 20% capacity with entrance metering and no eating or drinking in the stores. Additionally, special hours should be instituted for seniors and others with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems.
- Shopping centers: Allow indoor operation at 20% capacity with entrance metering and no eating or drinking in the stores. Additionally, special hours should be instituted for seniors and others with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems.
- Hotels and lodging: Allow to open for critical infrastructure support only.
- Restaurants: Allow only for take-out, pick-up, or delivery.
- Offices: Allow remote only except for critical infrastructure sectors where remote working is not possible.
- Places of worship and political expression: Allow outdoor services only.
- Entertainment production including professional sports: Allow operation without live audiences. Additionally, testing protocol and “bubbles” are highly encouraged.
Sectors that are who’s operations are closed due to the Regional Stay Home Order:
- Indoor and outdoor playgrounds, indoor recreational facilities, museums, zoos, and aquariums, movie theaters, family entertainment centers, cardrooms and satellite wagering, live audience sports, amusement parks
- Hair salons and barbershops, personal care services
- Wineries, Bars, breweries, and distilleries
Stanislaus County Moves Back to Purple Tier November 16, 2020
Below are some links and information related to the novel coronavirus/COVID-19:
Link to Stanislaus County’s Coronavirus Webpage
Link to the Stanislaus County COVID-19 Dashboard
Link to the State of California’s COVID-19 Data & Tools
Masks or Face Coverings are now Required – State of California COVID-19 Response
Statewide COVID-19 Hotline: 833-422-4255 (833-4CA-4ALL)
COVID-19 Press Release – 04-17-2020 Local Update and CDC Guidelines – Bilingual
COVID-19 Press Release – 04-01-2020 – Local Update and FAQs – Bilingual
COVID-19 Press Release – 04-01-2020 – Citizen Wellness Checks
COVID-19 Press Release – 03-30-2020 – Reminder To Stay Vigilant
COVID-19 Press Release – 03-25-2020 – Playground Closure Notice
COVID-19 Press Release – 03-19-2020 – Stanislaus County Public Health Officer Guidelines
COVID-19 City Closure Notice – 03-17-2020
COVID-19 Press Release – 03-17-2020 – Local Emergency Proclamation
Home Care Instructions For Patients With Mild Respiratory Infection 03-20-2020
COVID-19 Guidelines For Businesses 03-04-2020
COVID-19 Coronavirus Factsheet 02-28-2020
COVID-19 Coronavirus Stop the Spread of Germs
City Public Facilities Remain Closed
In response to the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the City of Newman, on March 17th, 2020, the City closed all public facilities, suspend all recreational activities, and cancelled all building/park rentals beginning close of business on March 17th, 2020, until further notice pending updates and direction from the Director of Emergency Services. This is a protective measure to limit public gatherings and to prevent the spread COVID-19. Click this link for more information about the City’s closures.
Wearing A Mask Or Face Covering Is Required
Wearing a mask or face covering is now required statewide. Wearing a mask or cloth face covering can slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting the release of virus into the air. It also reinforces physical distancing, and shows you care about the health of others. Click here for more information.
Masks or Face Coverings are now Required – State of California COVID-19 Response
Link to the State of California’s COVID-19 Data & Tools
Link to Stanislaus County’s Coronavirus Webpage
Link to the Stanislaus County COVID-19 Dashboard