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Makayla Toste of Newman was selected as the 2017 Dairy Princess for the California Milk Advisory Board's District 6. The crowning took place before a crowd of approximately 280 dairy industry members and their families and friends on Thursday at Our Lady of Assumption Hall in Turlock.
June 20, 2017
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STAFF REPORTS
Turlock Journal
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Local
The triple-digit temperatures seen throughout California this week have put the state's power grid at risk, prompting the California Independent System Operator to call for a Flex Alert in an effort to avoid outages. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning through Friday, as temperatures are expected to hit 108 degrees in Turlock and up to 112 degrees in other parts of the Valley.
June 20, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
The Turlock Gospel Mission is expecting its year-round shelter to be open and operating by the time the temperature drops for winter, thanks to an affordable housing grant that will fund the remaining construction costs.
June 20, 2017
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Isela Scroggins, a hairstylist at Suddenly Perfect hair salon, is buoyant, bubbly and there is no way to tell, other than her laborious rising from a high-seated chair, that just two weeks ago she received one of her best friend's kidneys.
June 20, 2017
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BY PAUL ROUPE
Turlock Journal
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Local
A Turlock man died Monday night after being found trapped underwater in a canal in a rural area of Turlock.
June 20, 2017
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Name of business: The Apple Chick
June 20, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
The unemployment rate in Stanislaus County fell again, posting a new low for the area not seen in recent years.
June 16, 2017
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
For many boys who have walked through the doors of Turlock's Excell Center, "father" can be a word that has little to no meaning – a faceless term shrouded in doubt, only to be brought to the surface once a year during an annual holiday celebrated by those who have a dad. Chris Essary has encountered thousands of young boys and men through his work at the center, bringing value to the term once again and serving as a leader, a mentor, a friend and, most importantly, a father figure.
June 16, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
Balswick's Auto Service has been passed down from father to son, beginning first with Orville Balswick in 1945. Today, however, Orville's grandson Brett Balswick owns and operates the shop's Golden State Boulevard location with the help of his three daughters, Candice, Catherine and Cassie Balswick, changing the tune of the family's history while having a ton of fun along the way.
June 16, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
Machado and Sons, Inc., a construction company established in Turlock, formulated from the will and drive of patriarch Manuel Machado, and run in conjunction with his sons Jason, Michael and Matthew, is the epitome of an American success story.
June 16, 2017
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BY PAUL ROUPE
Turlock Journal
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Local
Record high temperatures are expected in the region over the weekend and into next week, prompting officials to urge residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.
June 16, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
Adrenna Alkhas is one of Turlock's busiest women. The mother of three balances her job as Stanislaus County Fair Marketing and Communications Director with the responsibility of teaching students at Modesto Junior College as an adjunct professor and also volunteers her time promoting the Assyrian Festival. As an Assyrian, she is passionate about her culture and strives to bring awareness to the community about her heritage. Alkhas' hard work over the years has paid off, having received several accolades, the most recent being "Publicist of the Year" from PR News. When she isn't hard at work, she, her ...
June 15, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
Name of business: GOH Fitness
June 13, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
Thanks to the generous contributions of scholarship donors and a grant from College Futures Foundation, 175 local students will receive scholarships for the 2017-2018 academic year totaling $229,500. That's more than double the amount of scholarship dollars distributed by Stanislaus Community Foundation in 2016.
June 13, 2017
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STAFF REPORTS
Turlock Journal
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Local
A Turlock business is helping to support education while asking county young women to plan for their future in leadership roles.
June 13, 2017
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STAFF REPORTS
Turlock Journal
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Local
