Archive By Section - Local
Local artists Harold George and Adam Harris attended Modesto Con over the weekend, putting their pens to work for convention-goers.
July 12, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service is making funds available to help improve and maintain air quality within designated areas of California, including Stanislaus County. Funding for the National Air Quality Initiative is available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program; and those wishing to participate are encouraged to get their applications in soon.
July 12, 2016
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Ryan
McLaughlin
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Local
Stanislaus County Fair officials have had to make a last minute change to the entertainment lineup as Chaka Khan canceled the remainder of her tour dates in July.
July 12, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
A local store that sells items which have seen their fair share of years pass is now celebrating a birthday of its own. Main Street Antiques will turn 20 on Aug. 1, and for the past two decades the downtown location has provided the Turlock community with a wide variety of unique antiques.
July 12, 2016
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Local
The Stanislaus County Fair and the Salvation Army are holding a toy drive at the Fair gates on Thursday. Fair guests who donate one or more toy will receive two carnival ride tickets from Butler Amusements. All donations will help local children receive gifts for Christmas this year.
July 12, 2016
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Local
In the life of a U.S. Army soldier taking the oath of enlistment to defend and protect the United States Constitution and all that it represents is a monumental moment and for 36 new recruits it was made a little more special Monday night when they raised their right hands and swore their allegiance in front of an enthusiastic and supportive crowd at the Stanislaus County Fair.
July 12, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Pokémon Go is the newest sensation in mobile gaming, giving average citizens the chance to become Pokémon trainers. Since its release on July 6, the app has taken the nation – and Turlock – by storm, with residents hitting the city's streets in a quest to "catch 'em all."
July 12, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
The Turlock Garden Club is taking the community back to the roots of the area's festivals by recreating the Turlock Melon Carnival in the open garden competition at the Stanislaus County Fair.
July 08, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
The first annual Turlock Cupcake Wars contest saw two sisters help each other to first and second place finishes and junior bakers perfect their craft.
July 08, 2016
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
A family with roots in Turlock is hoping that their old neighbors and friends can come to their aid as they find themselves far from home and unable to return because of a medical crisis.
July 08, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
As the Stanislaus County Fair opened its gates Friday for the 105th anniversary of the event, Central Valley residents gathered to partake in the sights, sounds, tastes and memories that can only be found at the fair.
July 08, 2016
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Ryan
McLaughlin
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Local
A hospital CEO, school board trustee and representatives of Turlock's police and fire departments will soon trip the light fantastic while trying to raise money for local nonprofits as part of the 2016 Dancing With the Turlock Stars event.
July 07, 2016
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
Type of business: Furniture store
July 07, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
Once a year the Fresno Food Expo brings together growers, processors, manufacturers and industry service providers from across California to connect and discuss business with buyers worldwide.
July 07, 2016
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Ryan
McLaughlin
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Local
For the first time since 2013, California's almond crop yield is projected to be over two billion pounds.
July 07, 2016
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Local
