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The Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission received results Wednesday from the Sports and Recreation Facilities Prioritization and Feasibility Study that was conducted in order to assess the opinions regarding the need and support for recreation facilities in Turlock.
June 09, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
School is out for the summer, and that means that kids now have a lot of free time on their hands. Fitness instructor Anthony Harding is hoping to make that free time count by offering a fun way for kids to stay active through Harding Kids Camp.
June 08, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
Californians recorded a water conservation rate in April that surpassed state standards, according to the latest numbers from the State Water Resources Control Board.
June 07, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Emanuel Medical Center, along with Doctors Medical Center of Modesto and Doctors Hospital of Manteca, are leading a campaign to ensure Central Valley residents are well-fed this summer by starting a cereal drive.
June 03, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Rosemont Manor, the vast estate that sits proudly on the corner of West Main Street and Grant Avenue in Turlock, held an estate sale Friday, allowing community members to walk through the historic home and purchase items ranging from mantle place knick knacks to trading cards.
June 03, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
Type of business: Fitness bootcamp
June 02, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
As temperatures rise and classrooms across the Valley empty, the beginning of summer vacation has finally arrived. While many will opt for the traditional weekend barbeques or visits to the lake, the City of Turlock Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities Department will be offering all kinds of activities, camps, classes and programs that promise fun for all ages.
June 02, 2016
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Ryan
McLaughlin
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Local
Big hearts come in small packages, and that's especially true for Colvin and Wesley Hamel.
June 02, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
The Turlock Police Department and 7-Eleven stores are partnering up for the summer to reward good behavior from some of the city's youngest residents.
June 02, 2016
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Local
The Stanislaus County Fair is introducing three new features at the 2016 event: an interactive Gaming Expo, the spectacular High Diving Pirates of the Caribbean, and the adorably entertaining Pig Races.
May 31, 2016
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STAFF REPORTS
Turlock Journal
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Local
Typically it is a Dalmatian that is associated with fire houses, but in the case of the Turlock Fire Department a kitten might be a more suitable house pet.
May 31, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
The calendar may not signify the official beginning of summer for a few more weeks, but the temperatures are another matter.
May 31, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Batman, Deadpool and "Star Wars" characters Kylo Ren and Rey were on hand at the Turlock Public Library on Saturday to help kick off the annual Summer Reading Program, which helps students sharpen their reading skills while on break from school. Amid the games, obstacle courses and superheroes that filled the lawn was an opportunity for parents to sign themselves or their children up for the program.
May 31, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
Stanislaus County Agency on Aging manager Jill Erickson described the senior farmers market coupon program as a "win-win" for all involved.
May 31, 2016
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
Nearly 100 years ago, construction on the Southern Pacific Railroad Co. train depot was completed. After persistent demands from the citizens of Turlock, the city finally had a brand new depot intended specifically to accommodate passengers, rather than the goods and merchandise the site formerly shipped. June 7 will mark the depot's centennial celebration, and since its construction the building has seen almost all of the history that Turlock has to offer.
May 31, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
