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Elegance and class filled the livestock yards at the Stanislaus County Fair when three contestants showcased their model sheep at the Lads and Ladies Lead Class Judging Thursday afternoon. Each young contestant led their sheep around the ring while wearing wool clothing - showcasing both the sheep and the apparel.
July 20, 2012
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Nancy
Angel
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Local
The Turlock Irrigation District's newest power plant – a cutting-edge natural gas plant using first-in-the-nation technology – was officially dedicated Wednesday before a crowd of legislators, state officials, and TID staff.
July 20, 2012
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Local
The unemployment rate in Stanislaus County remained relatively steady in June, even with cuts to the government sector, according to the latest numbers from California's Economic Development Department.
July 20, 2012
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Turlock children's book author Debbie Brown and her two granddaughters Nicole and Caitlin will be sharing something special with the public on Saturday - something that usually only the three of them get to see - the Grandma Box.
July 19, 2012
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
The Central Valley has long been known as a land of bounty, with fertile agricultural land, temperate climate and a growing population. All of these factors also affect the region's environment, according to "The State of the Great Central Valley: Assessing the Region Via Indicators ¬- The Environment 2006-2011."
July 19, 2012
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
A pot left unattended on a stove ignited a fire that charred a kitchen.
July 17, 2012
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Fire Call Summary, June 2012
July 17, 2012
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Local
Name of business: Dönerland
July 17, 2012
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Local
The Turlock Senior Citizens recently raffled off a handmade patriotic quilt made by members of the Seniors group. The winner was Adrienne Werner, who works at Turlock City Hall in the Planning Department. The money from the raffle will benefit the Turlock seniors.
July 17, 2012
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Local
The inventory of homes for sale in Stanislaus County is down sharply year-over-year, demand is flat, and prices are beginning to rise.
July 17, 2012
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Local
A dozen canines took center stage at the Stanislaus County Fair Monday afternoon and entertained hundreds of audience members with seemingly impossible high-flying stunts.
July 17, 2012
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Nancy
Angel
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Local
Two Delhi motorcyclists out for an evening ride Monday collided with a trailer, killing one of the men, the California Highway patrol reported.
July 17, 2012
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and the California Center for Sustainable Energy are partnering together for a free electric vehicle workshop.
July 16, 2012
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Staff Reports
TURLOCK JOURNAL
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Local
Smiles abounded at the 2012 Stanislaus County Fair opening on Friday - especially for fair visitors who saw Mike Munch of Modesto propose to his girlfriend Lorene Novoa in front of hundreds of people, and she never saw it coming.
July 13, 2012
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Jonathan
McCorkell
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Local
Over 100 shoppers stood outside the doors of a Turlock store on Friday, anxiously awaiting its opening. This sight is usually only seen on Black Friday in November when holiday shoppers line up to get a head start on the season's best deals. But if the calendar didn't confirm it still being July, the triple digit temperatures did.
July 13, 2012
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Nancy
Angel
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Local
