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Emanuel sale still under AG review
The pending sale of Emanuel Medical Center to Tenet Healthcare Corporation is continuing to make progress, but when the deal might be finalized remains an unknown. At last report, the deal was under review by the California Attorney General's Office and the Federal Trade Commission. Neither agency will provide specific details as to how far the reviews have to proceed. "The leadership teams at both Tenet Healthcare and Emanuel Medical Center are ...
Shelter seeks help for inaugural Thanksgiving Dinner
Ships may get a bottle of champagne for maiden voyages, but the Turlock Gospel Mission will get an entire dinner. The Turlock Gospel Mission is planning on hosting a community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Broadway facility that will one day be home to a year-round shelter. "We are very excited about holding the first of many community Thanksgiving Dinners at our permanent location at 437 Broadway in Turlock," said Tim Guerino, TGM's ...
University students give back through work at Turlock Family Network
Families with young children struggling to make ends meet can receive assistance paying for housing and food through different welfare programs, but there remains one need that can only be met through donations. "For people who are extremely low-income, diapers are the one thing they can't get elsewhere," said Turlock Family Network director Beverly Spielman. The Turlock Family Network is a private non-profit that offers parenting classes and in-home mentoring to local ...
Turlock Fire Department gives $14,000 check to cancer center
After a successful month of selling their iconic pink t-shirts, the Turlock Fire Department presented a check for $14,000 to the Emanuel Cancer Center this week. With October being breast cancer awareness month, firefighters sported pink TFD T-shirts as part of their uniform to help bring attention to the disease. To help raise money for the local cancer center, the T-shirts were sold to members to the community at $15 a shirt. <p ...
Valley reaches new clean-air mark
The air Central Valley residents breathe is getting a bit cleaner. For the first time in recorded history, the San Joaquin Valley had zero emission violations in 2013 for the standard established under the federal Clean Air Act. Having reached this once thought unattainable goal, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District will submit a request to the Environmental Protection Agency, asking them to declare the Valley in attainment of the key ...
Local sports academy offers training for young athletes
Name: Backyard Sports Academy Location: 6212 W. Main Street Contact: (209) 669-8921 Hours of Operation: 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; Batting Cage open to members 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily; Weekends by appointment only History of Business: With a focus on training local athletes, Turlock's Backyard Sports Academy offers a wide variety of classes and services to help young all-stars reach their highest potential through the ...
Stanislaus County encourages adoption awareness
As thousands of displaced children remain in foster care services throughout California, many families pursue adoption to help provide them a place to call home. In an effort to draw attention to the benefits of adoption, the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors have deemed the month of November as Adoption Awareness month throughout the county. According to the Public Policy Institute of California, approximately 60,000 children under the age of 18 were ...
Foster Farms aims to reclaim public confidence
Whether the product is an item of clothing or food, brand identity plays a major role in consumers' comfort and willingness to invest in products. Foster Farms has recently faced the fickle nature of consumers confidence after a strain of Salmonella Heidelberg was traced to three nearby Foster Farms chicken plants. The company has made advertising efforts to reclaim their name to the public by running a limited amount of ads, including two ...
Chicken coop roasted
A blaze roared through a vacant Foster Farms chicken coop in Delhi Monday, sending one Merced County firefighter to the hospital. The fire fighter was said to have general weakness at the scene. The fire was reported around 12:30 p.m. Monday at 14519 Collier Rd. in Delhi. The cause of the fire has been deemed suspicious and is under investigation, according to Cal Fire. The commercial chicken coop was vacated ...
Aid trickling into hard-hit areas in Philippines
TACLOBAN, Philippines - Desperately needed food, water and medical aid are only trickling into this city that took the worst blow from Typhoon Haiyan, while thousands of victims jammed the damaged airport Tuesday, seeking to be evacuated. "We need help. Nothing is happening. We haven't eaten since yesterday afternoon," pleaded a weeping Aristone Balute, an 81-year-old woman who failed to get a flight out of Tacloban for Manila, the capital. Her clothes were ...
Gas prices on downward trend
Motorists received a little relief at the pumps this week, as gas prices continued a recent decline. In California, the average price for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline dropped another $0.06 cents in one week to $3.61, according to the AAA Northern California monthly gas survey. Northern California's average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $3.59, that's $0.02 cents cheaper than the state average, and a decrease of ...
Coalition seeks to halt dumping of toxic drilling muds in Central Valley
Environmentalist groups have joined together with community health organizations to challenge fracking practices in California's Central Valley, as they believe there is an imminent threat to the expansion of drilling throughout the state. Disturbed by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Board's plan to "keep letting oil companies dump toxic drilling-mud waste throughout the valley with minimal safeguards," the coalition sent a letter to the water board urging them to not move forward ...
Sikh Awareness Month: Local group exemplifies selfless service
In an effort to recognize and acknowledge the many significant contributions made by Sikh Americans, the California Assembly passed a resolution officially declaring the month of November as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month – a declaration that has been welcomed by the thousands of Sikhs that call California home. With hundreds of Sikhs residing in Turlock, the contributions made by their community have not gone unnoticed. In October, the Turlock Parks and Recreation ...
Runners help Salvation Army with Kettle Dash
The Turlock Salvation Army held its third annual Kettle Dash Saturday morning as 255 runners-young and old- flooded downtown Turlock to sweat for a good cause. Participants had the option to run a 5K or a 10K race through the streets of Turlock. When the event was all said and done, an estimated $9,000 was collected for the Turlock Salvation Army through the fundraiser. The Salvation Army is hosting its biggest annual ...
Motorcycle crash claims life of Denair man
A Denair man out for a motorcycle ride with friends Friday night lost his life when he was unable to avoid a car stopped in front of him. The victim was identified as 19-year-old Maurice Moniz, Jr., by the Stanislaus County Coroner's Office. Moniz was out riding his Harley Davidson with a group of friends Friday night. Around 10:30 p.m. Moniz and his friends were in the area of W. Main Street ...
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Local craftsman makes furniture for local stores
Name: Ernie Threet Location: Woods Furniture, 4918 Taylor Court; Just Cause Consignment, 100 N. Palm Contact: (209) 604-9233 Hours of Operation: Woods Furniture 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; Just Cause Consignment 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. History of Business: After years of working as a general contractor, Turlock resident Ernie Threet ...
Turlock Police Department offering citizens’ academy
The Turlock Police Department will be hosting a Citizens' Police Academy starting Jan. 16, 2014. The program is designed to provide citizens with information and resources, mutual learning, critical analysis of issues, and an exchange of ideas and perspectives within the police department and the criminal justice system. The program consists of a series of 12 classes and discussions held once a week, on Thursday evenings typically from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ...
Men’s breakfast to bring faith, food and fellowship
Every month, men of all ages from around the community gather at Monte Vista Chapel for the Sharpen Breakfast - a gathering held on the first Saturday each month to help bring men together to discuss their faith while enjoying a hearty breakfast and coffee. "It is a chance for men of all ages to gather, to share a meal and to enter into conversations regarding their faith in God and how that ...
Lacey Chabert takes star role in Turlock film
Lacey Chabert, the brunette beauty whose first brush with fame started with a leading role on "Party of Five" and then a memorable turn in "Mean Girls" is the leading lady in Corbin Bernsen's movie filming in Turlock. Chabert was seen in downtown Turlock prior to filming Tuesday and spent most of Wednesday filming at Lisa's Cookie Jar on Broadway. Bernsen's movie is about a woman who turns to a faith-based dating ...
Hilmar Forest offers authentic Christmas experience
Most people look forward to a certain moment when they know it's officially the Christmas season, such as hearing Christmas music in the grocery store or bringing down decorations from the attic. But for some locals, the holiday season has only begun once they have made their way out to Hilmar to cut down their Christmas tree from Hilmar Forest. Jan and Sam Minturn of Hilmar have owned and operated Hilmar Forest since ...
SANTA'S COMING TO TOWN
Every December members of Turlock Fire Incorporated and their families volunteer to drive Santa around town on a vintage 1955 fire engine spreading holiday cheer through the neighborhoods of Turlock. This year, Santa and his elves will be on the streets through Dec. 20. Keep an ear out for the sirens and Christmas music to catch of glimpse of Santa and his elves. To find out when Santa will be ...
Turlock gun shop to expand next year
The long lines that snaked out of Alquist Arms during the past busy shopping weekend were nothing out of the ordinary for Turlock's downtown gun shop, as they've experienced a boom in business that has been spurred in part by impending gun laws. The increased interest in bearing arms by locals has prompted the store to expand its operations in the coming year. Alquist's plans include a new store location at 1400 Frettas ...
Dollar General to open Saturday
The old Hollywood Video storefront on Geer Road will no longer be vacant following the grand opening of a new Dollar General store this Saturday. With free prizes and special deals, the grand opening of Dollar General is sure to draw in scores of community members looking for great giveaways. According to the company, the first 50 adult shoppers at the store will receive $10 Dollar General gift cards while the first 200 ...
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