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Small business lending increases in 2012
Loans made by local lenders and banks and guaranteed by the Fresno District office of the U.S. Small Business Administration to small businesses and entrepreneurs continued to rebound in fiscal year 2012 which just ended on Sept. 30. The local SBA District Office services the 15 counties of Central California from the sierras to the pacific coast. In fiscal year 2012, the Fresno District Office saw an increase in lending dollars when compared ...
Sikh Temple moves forward with expansion
Just more than a year after the opening of Turlock's new Sikh Temple, temple leaders are already planning for expansion. The Turlock Sikh Temple will add a 21,000 square-foot, two-story building, providing a new dining area, kitchen, meeting room, priest residence, and guest rooms. The building, approved by the Turlock Planning Commission on Thursday, will feature styling similar to the existing temple. One unique, iconic feature planned is a second-story bridge, connecting ...
Helping Turlock shine
Hundreds of volunteers took a little time out of their busy weekend schedules to clean up the town, literally. The annual Turlock Shines volunteer clean-up effort was held on Saturday and Sept. 29 this year, giving volunteers more opportunities to help out.
Car-free family
Just over two years ago, John and Elizabeth Claes' only car broke down – permanently. At first, there seemed to be only one option: buying a new car. But then, Elizabeth Claes said something that surprised John. "What if we didn't look for a new car?" John Claes recalled Elizabeth saying. "What if we just tried to do it by biking?" Elizabeth Claes wasn't a cyclist. John Claes had been ...
The PINK is on
It's been four days since the Turlock Journal issued a challenge to other local businesses and organizations to support the Turlock Firefighters' "Working Toward a Cure" t-shirt benefit for the Emanuel Cancer Center.
Grant to help connect consumers with local products
The East Stanislaus Resource Conservation District was awarded an $85,000 grant through the Farmers Market Promotion Program by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to establish a farmers' market project and a new food logo. "The goal of this project is to strengthen the food system in Stanislaus County," said the district's executive director Andrea Bowling. "We will develop a farmers' market in a food desert community. Many community members do not have access ...
New restaurant offers India’s culinary delights
Name of business: Nagina Palace Type of business: Indian restaurant Location: 1142 W. Main St. Hours of operation: Lunch served11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Dinner served 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Currently closed on Mondays. Contact info: 656-1300, http://www.naginarestaurant.com/ History of business: Nagina Palace owner Kulwinder Dhaliwal has been in the restaurant business since he was just 18 years old. Eighteen years ...
Irrigation ends for the season
The Turlock Irrigation District 2012 irrigation season comes to an end today. After months of water delivery, the district's projections for the season were nearly spot-on. Actual usage came in just 756 acre-feet of water below a projected 458,000 acre-feet irrigation season. TID expects the total to climb a few thousand acre feet as it process the final few orders of the season, but will still end nearly on par with pre-season ...
Pink challenge: Work towards a cure
The staff of the Turlock Journal supports the Turlock Firefighters' "Working Toward a Cure" t-shirt benefit for Emanuel Cancer Center. The Journal challenges local businesses to show their support by purchasing the benefit t-shirts and sending in a picture of employees donning their pink. All photos submitted in the month of October will be published in the Journal. To purchase a Turlock Fire Breast Cancer Awareness shirt visit Turlockfirefighters.org, the Farmers Market downtown ...
THE FIRE LANE
The Turlock Fire Department responded to a total of 457 incidents during the month of September. These included a total of 295 emergency medical service calls.
Two Guys on Broadway move one block, drop catering
Two Guys on Broadway will soon exit the catering business, moving its successful Red Brick Café just down the block to a piece of prime Main Street real estate. Following Planning Commission approval, granted Thursday, the renamed The Brick Bar and Grill will relocate to the long-vacant storefront at the corner of West Main Street and North Broadway, across from the Dust Bowl Tap Room. "We've been wanting to get out of ...
Turlock woman celebrates being cancer free with haircut
Mary Alquist's world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2004, and later diagnosed with skin cancer as well. "It was a difficult time in my life," said Alquist. "It was an indescribable painful feeling, and seeing my family suffer as a result of my illness was just as painful." Alquist was able to fight the disease through multiple surgeries and a round of chemotherapy. She made ...
Power outage shines light on union strife
Approximately 49 Turlock Irrigation District customers were without power for as much as 45 hours over the weekend, following a breakdown of the District's longstanding policy to address outages. That breakdown came, potentially, due to an ongoing labor dispute between the District and the local International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, which represents TID linemen. "I want to make it clear that the amount of time it took to get customers' power restored ...
I Am Yoga: Connecting mind and body
Name of business: I Am Yoga Wellness Studio Type of business: Yoga studio Location: 2031 Geer Rd., Turlock Hours of operation: Reception is open 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 pm. Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday. Classes begin at 6:30 a.m. most days, with the last class of the day usually starting at 7:30 p.m. Contact info: 667-8100, www.iamyogastudio.com, info@iamyogastudio.com <p ...
Annual Blessing of the Animals event set for Sunday
All creatures big and small, of all faiths and feathers, are invited to Light of Christ Lutheran Church this Sunday for the annual Blessing of the Animals. Light of Christ Lutheran and St. Francis Episcopal Church will hold their 3rd consecutive yearly tradition that honors St. Francis and his love for all creatures while giving thanks to the pets for their service and companionship. Cats, goats, and dogs are all welcome to this ...
Articles by Section - Local
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 ...
Light it up
The 15th annual Festival of Lights brought in hundreds of community members to witness the lighting of the community Christmas tree in Central Park, an event that symbolizes the beginning of the holiday season in Turlock. The lighting generated a surge in applause before the crowd disbursed to browse in downtown shops, such as Vintage Market which was teeming with customers purchasing Christmas themed items. Vendors lined the streets selling food and items to ...
Small Business Saturday bolsters local shops
As crowds rushed to big-box stores for door buster deals following their Thanksgiving meal for Black Friday, many local shop owners were preparing for their own shopping holiday – Small Business Saturday. The holiday, first observed in 2010, brings focus back to local businesses with hopes to lead consumers to the roots of their towns by helping mom and pop stores across the nation. Primarily promoted by mega-financial service American Express, television advertisements ...
Skating to success: R.A.M Farms latest venture off to promising start
'Tis the season for winter sports, including ice skating, and now locals won't have to drive out of town to test their skills on the slippery surface as locals Ron and Karen Macedo have made ice skating in Turlock a reality. It was a long time coming - process that has been in the works since January- but on Friday R.A.M Farms launched Fields of Ice, a seasonal skating rink and Christmas tree ...
December events at the Turlock Library
Magic is the theme of this holiday month at the Turlock Library. The month begins with a Grinch hunt that will run from Dec. 2-31. Small prizes will be given to children who are able to find the Grinch's hiding place in the library. Customers are invited to attend a Book Club discussion at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 4. December's book is "In the Lake of the Woods" by Tim O'Brien. The library finishes off ...
IN SERVICE
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Bradley J. Souza graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Souza is ...
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