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City Council candidates to face off in public debates
With 33 days until Election Day, candidates for Turlock City Council will face the public for the first time tonight in a debate sponsored by the Turlock Chamber of Commerce.
TID looks at changes in budget process
The Turlock Irrigation District Board of Directors began planning for their 2011 budget – which preliminarily calls for a net of three fewer employees – in a workshop Tuesday morning.
Two die in weekend collisions
The lives of two Turlock men were claimed at the start and end of the weekend in two separate vehicle collisions.
Temperatures soar near 100 degrees in first week of fall
Fall officially began last week, but the heat says summer never left.
Almond farmers harvest small crop this year, despite high USDA predictions
Harvest season is in full swing and despite early predictions, local farmers are seeing a much smaller crop than they did last year-about 30 to 40 percent smaller than last year.
Community clean-up day expected to draw hundreds of volunteers
The third time's a charm when it comes to making Turlock shine.
Whooping cough cases reach near-record high
The outbreak of whooping cough continues to grow in California as the state nears an infection rate that hasn't been seen in 55 years.
Dates set for centennial Stanislaus County Fair run
2011 will be a big year for the Stanislaus County Fair. In July 2011, the fair will celebrate its centennial anniversary.
Prosecutor, City Council candidate dies
Shawn Barlow, the Stanislaus County prosecutor and Turlock City Council candidate, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, leaving a community of family, friends, and colleagues stunned at his sudden passing.
Wrong Barlow family notified of death
The death of prosecutor and City Council candidate Shawn Barlow prompted a mistaken death notification for one Stanislaus County family.
More local harvesting facilities needed, say farmers to U.S. Ag, EPA
Farmers are making little profit, have nowhere to harvest their food and are out of options to keep their farms in business.
American Legion, VFW send candy to the troops
U.S. troops around the world will soon be receiving a sweet treat from Turlock.
New book takes a look at the future of the Central Valley
In 2009, the Great Valley Center pulled out a crystal ball and asked five notable speakers to take a look into the future.
Aspiranet celebrates 35 years with family, dog event
With 35 years of community service under their belt, Aspiranet has decided to celebrate their accomplishments with some of man's best friends.
CSU Stanislaus to host observatory night
California State University, Stanislaus will offer the public a free trip around "Our neighborhood in the Universe" at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
Articles by Section - Local
Minerva’s expands with West Main Street showroom
While a couple shops in downtown Turlock have closed their doors in recent months, just as quickly new tenants have filled them, such as Minerva's Furniture which seized the opportunity to establish an additional showroom in the former Ritzy Ragz and Thingz location.
Chamber to kick off Toastmasters club
Those looking to improve their public speaking and leadership skills now have an opportunity to be a part of the Turlock Chamber of Commerce's inaugural Toastmasters International Club, which is launching this Thursday.
IN SERVICE
Samuel Mendoza of Turlock has successfully completed the 27-week cadet training course at the California Highway Patrol Academy. He is assigned to duty at the CHP's Hollister-Gilroy Area office.
Measles reaches Merced County
The measles outbreak that has struck California has moved a bit closer to home with the news that a Merced County child tested positive for the virus.
Dry snowpack could mean less water for local growers
Despite the relatively wet characterization of snow, data extracted from this month's snow course measurement has revealed wintry powder throughout the Tuolumne Basin to be momentously dry.
My personal battle with anorexia nervosa
"To keep the body in good health is a duty… Otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear."
Turlock company brings electric bikes, vehicles to the region
When Volkmar Kunerth attended Eurobike in Germany, the biggest bike show in the world, he did not just admire the sleek design of the electric bikes before him. He saw the potential to contribute to the worldwide shift towards sustainable transportation.
HVAC unit blamed for apartment fire
A fire that is believed to have started in a heating and air conditioning unit charred a closet inside a downtown Turlock apartment.
Nonprofit highlights physical, mental crossroads of eating disorders
The multifaceted nature of eating disorders - with nearly 50 percent of people with eating disorders also meeting the criteria for depression according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders - is the reason that the nonprofit Mental Fitness evolved from being an organization that focused on solely eating disorder education to include other pertinent aspects such as body image, self esteem and nutrition. The expansion of the nonprofit's focus has allowed Mental Fitness to "really broaden our horizon" and address the complex disorder, said outreach director Jacob Burman.
Fair seeks new CEO
Chris Borovansky's time at the Stanislaus County Fair has come to an end. The fair's chief executive officer for the past five years announced his retirement on Thursday. After more than 30 years in the fair industry, Borovansky said it was time for him to have a real summer vacation.
Glories of gardening ready to be shown
The first tentative spring blooms may just now be popping up in the Central Valley, but members and friends of the Turlock Garden Club are already putting tender loving care into their landscapes, as the club prepares to host its Third Annual Garden Tour with the theme "Our Hearts in our Gardens."
21-year old boutique owner offers glam gifts at OneSixteen Bijou
Name of Business: OneSixteen Bijou
Dialysis center could be newest addition to Turlock industrial park
Those needing dialysis treatments may now have a closer location to go as the City of Turlock Planning Department is presently reviewing plans for a nearly 10,000 square foot building in the Turlock Regional Industrial Park.
Civil Justice expert highlights Chamber’s ADA compliance forum
In the spirit of protecting small businesses in Turlock the Turlock Chamber of Commerce hosted the president of the Civil Justice Association of California to speak specifically about one issue plaguing businesses across the state: noncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
CDFA TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS RESEARCH PHASE OF NEW DAIRY DIGESTER PROGRAM
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is developing Phase II (Research) of its new Dairy Digester Research and Development Program, authorized by the Budget Act of 2014.
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