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University drama production chosen for national festival
The California State University, Stanislaus staging of "Debris," an unflinching drama dealing with the consequences of lifelong abuse, has been selected for a performance in the national spotlight.
New CEO for Merced court
The new Chief Executive Officer of Merced County Superior Court is Linda Romero Soles, a former Turlock resident.
Suspect flees, copper recovered
The Merced County Sheriff's Department is searching for the man who tried to steal copper wiring from a Ballico farm.
Rape Aggression defense class
The Turlock Police Department and Stanislaus State University Police are providing Rape Aggression Defense training to women in Turlock. The training is offered at no cost to the public. The 12-hour course is broken up into two sessions over a period of two weeks.
Pipe band takes first
The Turlock Police and Fire Pipe Band won first place at the recently held Bakersfield Highland Games Band competition.
Collisions injure one on highway
A chain-reaction of crashes on Highway 99 in Turlock injured one and slowed traffic down for a short time Tuesday afternoon.
Jury convicts Turlock brothers of killing rapper
Two mothers sat on opposite sides of a courtroom. One was waiting for justice for her slain son and the other was waiting to hear if her two sons would ever know freedom again.
Murder suspect testifies gun went off on accident
After five weeks of testimony and a day of listening to closing arguments, the fate of two Turlock men accused of gunning down a 26-year-old man with aspirations of rap stardom, is inching closer to being in the hands of 12 jurors.
Bank robber makes bomb threat before fleeing
The Turlock Police Department is seeking the man responsible for a bank robbery and launching a bomb scare.
Fatal hit and run suspect racks up another traffic citation
The Patterson woman who is standing accused of hitting a bicyclist while driving on a Turlock road and leaving him mortally wounded, was issued another traffic citation March 25, just five days before her last court appearance.
Former postal worker charged with fraud
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a Turlock woman suspected of committing multiple acts of mail and workers' compensation fraud while employed as a postal worker, according to the Department of Justice.
Gangsters crash soldier’s party
A going away party in Hilmar for a man joining the military was crashed by suspected gang members and escalated into a large brawl that injured several and resulted in four arrests.
Swiss Echoes perform traditional folk music
The songs and sounds of the Alps will be ringing out loud and clear when the San Joaquin Valley Swiss Club stages their annual spring concert Saturday.
Guilty verdict for double homicide
A Merced County jury has returned a guilty verdict for a man who authorities say stabbed to death a married couple after living with them for three years.
Police officer arrested on drug, embezzlement charges
The Modesto Police Department has arrested one of their own police officers on several felony charges following an internal investigation.
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Season opens for Turlock theatre
The Turlock Community Theatre has announced the line-up for the 2011-12 season and started selling tickets.
Nut scheme results in bank fraud conviction
A Hughson man accused of taking part in a scheme to defraud local almond growers and processors, has been convicted of bank fraud.
Man killed in farm accident
A Turlock man was killed Monday afternoon trying to free a piece of farm equipment that had become bogged down in the soft dirt.
More people looking for work, reports EDD
The unemployment rate in Stanislaus County made an unpleasant upward tick for the month of June, but the increase is not solely attributed to job losses according to the Economic Development Department.
Crowd packs in to see rising boy band for a night marked by rudeness, punctuated by hit tunes
Never underestimate the power of the boy band. That is the lesson being learned by Stanislaus County Fair officials, law enforcement and parents alike, who witnessed first-hand the frenzy when Big Time Rush came to town.
Man injured during tractor pull
The 3,000 people at the Stanislaus County Fair tractor pull were witness to an unexpected site Wednesday night when a man was pinned underneath a tractor sleigh and a rescue mission was launched in the middle of the arena.
Pedestrian dies from collision with truck
A man, who was initially alert and conscious after being struck by a pick-up truck, died six hours later at a Modesto hospital the Turlock Police Department reported.
Search continues for 3 presumed dead in Yosemite
The efforts to locate three Yosemite National Park visitors who were swept over Vernal Fall continues with no new developments reported by park officials.
Denair theatre tackles Grimm stories
The Denair Gaslight Theatre, a booster of children's theater in the community, is expanding their theatrical reach with the staging of "Into the Woods."
Last defendant in Road Dog case sentenced
The last man charged during the federal investigation of the Road Dog Cycle shop in Denair was sentenced Monday to prison.
Motorcycle crash claims life of Turlock man
A Turlock man cruising through the mountains in Sonora was killed Monday when he lost control of his motorcycle, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Train accident kills one
A Turlock man was struck and killed by a freight train early Monday morning.
Police investigate home invasion robbery
A man who thought he was getting a visit from an acquaintance instead became the victim of a home invasion robbery Tuesday morning.
Fewer choosing to smoke in California
The number of people opting to light up cigarettes in California has reached an all-time low, according to a public health report released Wednesday.
DUI patrols planned for fair
The Avoid the 12 anti-drunk driving campaign will be conducting saturation patrols in Turlock through the run of the Stanislaus County Fair, ending July 24.
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