Archive By Section - Local
This is the fourth installation in a five-part series on the area of town known as the Westside. Today's article is about business on the Westside. Previous articles looked at the role of the faith community and crime on the Westside. The final article in this series will focus on the people of the Westside.
January 22, 2010
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
The Larsa Banquet Hall was filled with over 350 community members Friday night for the Chamber of Commerce's 42nd annual Best of Turlock award event.
January 22, 2010
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Maegan
Martens
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Local
That big yellow orb shining through the clouds is the sun and it would be best to enjoy it while it lasts.
January 22, 2010
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
As Valentine's Day rapidly approaches, those who have sentimental tendencies may take time to reread love letters sent and received. We at the Turlock Journal would like to help spread the love this Valentine's holiday by printing your love letters. Send us your love notes - both old and new - and we will publish them in our Feb. 13 issue.
January 19, 2010
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Turlock Journal
Staff Reports
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Local
Turlock Police Officer Amanda Alberti may have been stumped by the word "wool" on her "Wheel of Fortune" appearance, but she still walked away a winner.
January 19, 2010
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Pull out the rain slickers and the umbrellas because the wet weather is making itself at home in the Central Valley for the rest of the week.
January 19, 2010
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
The 2009 Stanislaus County Fair ended five months ago, but Fair staff is still trying to recoup some outstanding debt from the event. The Stanislaus County Fair is still owed nearly $15,000 by buyers in the 2009 Junior Livestock Auction and Replacement Heifer Sale. This debt could impact 4-H and FFA participation in future fairs.
January 19, 2010
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Andrea
Goodwin
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Local
No one in Turlock would be surprised to learn that the city's streets are not exactly paved with gold, but it might surprise a few to learn that on average Turlock's streets are satisfactory, according to the most recent road survey. However, the survey also found that if the funding for street maintenance and repair doesn't increase significantly and rapidly, the road from satisfactory to poor will be a short trip.
January 19, 2010
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
In the effort to keep another wave of H1N1 influenza illnesses from sweeping through Stanislaus County, the public health department held their second vaccination clinic Thursday in Turlock.
January 16, 2010
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Since Tuesday, when nature rocked the ground beneath the people of Haiti, local community members have come together to raise money to help the victims of the 7.0 earthquake.
January 16, 2010
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Maegan
Martens
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Local
The Turlock Parks, Recreation, and Community Commission was faced with a unique decision on Wednesday night. They were tasked with choosing which of two youth football teams would be an official affiliate with the Turlock Parks, Recreation and Facilities Division. Both Trans Valley Youth Football League and Turlock Youth Football are seeking rights to use Joe Debely Stadium for Saturday games.
January 16, 2010
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Andrea
Goodwin
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Local
A community blood drive for the two Modesto firemen injured in a New Year's day blaze has been scheduled for Monday.
January 12, 2010
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Turlock residents who are serious about sticking to their resolution to lose weight and get fit have a local support group to help them reach their goals. Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is a non-profit organization that aims to help people lose weight sensibly and keep it off.
January 12, 2010
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Andrea
Goodwin
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Local
It is now the height of crab season - which runs from mid-November through May - and organizations are taking full advantage of local epicures' insatiable appetite for the tasty crustacean.
January 12, 2010
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Turlock Journal
Staff Reports
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Local
The Stanislaus County Health Services Agency will hold the second H1N1 influenza vaccination clinic from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Assyrian-American Civic Center in Turlock.
January 12, 2010
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
