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Carnegie bid $2.4 million less than expected
The proposed reconstruction of the Carnegie Arts Center now looks like it will cost less than the Turlock City Council ever imagined, as the lowest bid submitted tallied just $5.3 million, more than $2 million less than the $7.7 million in funding identified for the project in October 2007.
Youth football league investigation continues
The investigation into the embezzlement charges against two former Turlock Youth Football officials is still ongoing and police say it could be a significant time before any determination of wrongdoing, if any, is made.
TID offers cool way to save energy
Turlock Irrigation District customers with the sort of outdated heating and cooling systems that make electricity meters spin and budget-conscious homeowners cringe are now eligible for rebates that could make purchasing a new air conditioner a bit more palatable.
Former mayors get bestowed with namesake parks
Anyone who wants a park in the city of Turlock to bare their name might have to wait a while for the honor. At the Turlock Parks, Recreation and Community Commission meeting on June 10 the name "Dale Pinkney Park" was suggested for the last un-named park in Turlock.
First confirmed case of H1N1 influenza reported in Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County Public Health officials received confirmation on Friday from the state laboratory of a positive novel H1N1 case in the county. The affected county resident is a 22-year-old female who did not require hospitalization.
Hilmar Eagle Scout works on play park
Anthony Sarment, 14, recently achieved the highest rank possible in Boy Scouts of America, the rank of Eagle Scout. Sarment completed a project of re-finishing and painting the children's play park at Donnelly Park. The project took 35 people over 127 man hours to complete.
Year’s first case of West Nile virus in Stanislaus County
A dead American crow, found in Modesto, has tested positive for the mosquito-borne West Nile virus.
Tuesday flea market a bargain shopper’s paradise
Why is a flea market called a flea market? That might sound like the beginning of a bad joke, but it is a valid question. The Turlock Tuesday Flea Market features everything from live bunny rabbits to used gardening tools, but there is not a single flea for sale.
Thieves steal priceless mementos from cancer-stricken child
It's a sad fact of life that Dylan Givargiznia has come accustomed to bad news. When he was 6-years-old Dylan was hit with the life-altering news that he had a rare form of leukemia. Since then he has been on a roller coaster of remissions and reoccurrences that have taken him in and out of the hospital. Now, the 10-year-old boy is dealing with the news that his prognosis has worsened and his odds of ...
Unions call for changes in wake of prison guard’s death
As the one year anniversary of Jose Rivera's death approaches, prison guard unions are stepping up the pressure for reforms within the Bureau of Prisons and for new safety regulations.
Program helps teens realize their leadership potential
Toni Deguire has been a member of the Teen Advisory Council since fall of 2004, when she was in eighth grade. Deguire graduated from Pitman High School earlier this month and ended her five year membership with the council. She said that being a member of the Teen Advisory Council helped her to realize her leadership potential and become more involved.
H1N1 cases reported in Stanislaus and Merced counties
Stanislaus and Merced counties have reported two probable cases each of the H1N1 virus, while the global community prepares for a pandemic.
Irrigation water lessened by federal decision
California's farmers could be hard hit by a biological opinion issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service on Thursday, which calls for pumping operations in the Central Valley Project and the California State Water Project to be changed.
Lawsuit filed over guard’s fatal stabbing
The family of Jose Rivera, the prison guard stabbed to death by two inmates, has filed a lawsuit against the Bureau of Prisons alleging poor management and unsafe working conditions contributed to his death.
Free meals available to students through summer
Low-income students in the Turlock Unified School District can continue to receive free lunch even when school is out for summer break. TUSD offers the Summer Food Service Program to any child under the age of 18 during the months of June and July at select school locations.
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State records first flu death of season
News of the first influenza related death in California this year is prompting public health officials to urge residents to get a flu shot. The victim is an adult male in his late 30s from Kern County. "This death is a somber reminder that the flu can be a serious and even deadly disease," said Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health and state public health officer. "I encourage ...
Realtors to learn self-defense for on-the-job safety
Foreclosed homes aren't just enticing to homebuyers. The vacant properties make easy targets – and makeshift homes – for vandals, vagrants, and lawbreakers. Those house guests represent a real threat to realtors around the nation, murdering, robbing, and raping tens each year. "Walking in on someone unexpectedly is scary and dangerous," said Kris Klair, broker/owner of EXIT Realty Consultants in Turlock. It's not just foreclosed homes which draw criminals; open houses ...
Atwater couple’s ‘gift of God’ is Turlock’s first birth of 2012
Yarely Contreras and Rogelio Rodriguez of Atwater rang in the New Year by welcoming their first child - and the first baby born in 2012 in Turlock. Matthew Rodriguez was born at 6:48 a.m. on Sunday. He weighed in at 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20.7 inches long. The New Year's birth was somewhat of a surprise to the couple. Contreras' due date was Dec. 29. "I thought it was ...
Local cyclist makes it to China in worldwide trip
One Turlocker's quest to complete a bike ride around the world has taken her all the way to China in just a little over a year, she told the Journal Monday. Erin Nelson, an 18-year-old Turlocker at the time of her Nov. 6, 2010 departure, said she has now biked 12,000 miles in the past year and two months. During that time, she has visited "about" 21 countries, she said, trekking through ...
'Three Little Pigs' delight local kids
Dozens of children and families gathered at the Turlock Library on Wednesday for presentations from the Sacramento-based Puppet Art Theatre. Puppeteer Rachel Malin performed "Three Little Pigs" at two separate shows. The shows were sponsored by Friends of Turlock Library.
Merced Sheriff’s Posse pays homage to Roy Rogers in Rose Parade
The Merced County Sheriff's Posse will be prancing down the streets of Pasadena come Monday as they take part in the 123rd annual Rose Parade. The 13 riders and their palomino horses will be part of a larger group paying homage to one of the most famous cowboys - Roy Rogers, in recognition of his 100th birthday. The Merced County Sheriff's Posse was formed in 1948 and consists of all volunteer riders. ...
Year in review
New beginnings Six years of planning, fundraising, lobbying and hoping came to fruition in September when the Carnegie Arts Center reopened with a grand affair. The newly rebuilt Carnegie features gallery and retail spaces, a multi-use facility, classrooms, an open-air plaza, patio and stage. The design also incorporates some of the salvaged material from the original structure. The original Carnegie building was opened in 1916 and served for decades as ...
Accident claims life of sheriff’s crime scene tech
A Stanislaus County Sheriff's crime scene investigator was killed Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle while collecting evidence at the scene of a drive-by shooting in Hughson. Mary Donahou, 46, of Ceres was rushed to a nearby hospital following the accident, but the head injuries she sustained proved fatal and she was pronounced dead shortly after the early morning collision. Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Christianson made the sad announcement of ...
Turlocker’s rare skills bring shine to jewelry design
Everyone knows diamonds are extremely rare, but exactly how rare are they? To find a single one-carat diamond you would have to sift through 100 to 250 one-ton dump trucks full of earth. In the world of fine jewelry design there is something just as rare - a true "jeweler." Turlock's Vail Creek Fine Jewelry Designs is home to one of these elusive gems - Don Fernandes. The lifelong Turlocker is the ...
First Day Hikes offers free entrance to state parks
Looking for a good reason to take it easy on New Year's Eve? For the first time, state parks across the nation are hosting free, guided First Day Hikes on New Year's Day, offering hikers an up-close and personal look at the country's natural and historic treasures. The tradition of First Day Hikes originated at a state park in Milton, Mass. 20 years ago, when a park ranger wanted to promote year-round healthy ...
Traditions abound in celebrating the new year
In the dark, first minutes of each Jan. 1, the new year is welcomed with the explosions of fireworks in many cities around the country. The noisemaking stems from an ancient belief that scaring away evil spirits is necessary for a happy new year. A relatively recent tradition adopted by many cities is "First Night" community festivities on Dec. 31. Designed to be less rowdy and more family-friendly, the focus is on local culture, ...
Board games family-friendly holiday fun
Drinking and Dick Clark aren't the only two ways to pass time until that glistering ball drops in New York City. This New Year's Eve, why not while away the hours playing a board game? If you've been stuck on Monopoly and Clue, you'll be amazed at how far board games have come in the last 20 years. European influences have crept into mainstream American board gaming, creating games which somehow offer ...
Ringing in the New Year in Turlock
New Year's Eve comes just once a year – and maybe just once more period, if you believe in Mayan prophecies. For those Turlockers looking to celebrate the end of 2011 with a bang, several local bars and restaurants will be offering special celebrations on New Year's Eve. Two Guys' Red Brick Cafe will host a New Year's Bash, opening at 7 p.m. with drink specials and appetizers. A ticket – $10 ...
Creating a viable, long-term plan for TID
TID Board of Director President Michael Frantz shares his views on 2011, 2012: Journal: What successes did TID have in 2011? Frantz: We hired a new general manager with extensive knowledge of district operations; we were blessed with a great water year; and we have made substantial progress on building our power plant expansion, Almond Plant #2. This large project has been ongoing for several years, and is on budget and on schedule. ...
Satisfaction often lacking in gift giving, says professor
Buying the perfect gift isn't just a challenge to holiday shoppers across the country – it's also an intriguing question for economists. When shoppers buy gifts for others, they oftentimes buy the wrong thing, leading to a $14 billion annual hit in "wasted" money, according to Joel Waldfogel, University of Minnesota, Carlson School professor of economics and author of the book "Scroogenomics." "The problem, generically, is that when one is compelled to ...
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