Archive By Section - Local
In an effort to help the San Joaquin Valley reduce emissions and meet critical air quality standards, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District will provide funding for businesses and individuals to develop new emission-reducing technology through its Technology Advancement Program.
October 13, 2015
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Alysson
Aredas
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Local
California's motorists lead all 50 states when paying for gasoline, reporting an average price of $2.91 per gallon, according to the latest AAA Fuel Gauge Report. The ongoing refinery disruptions are blamed for the continued high prices in the state and region, however, seasonal adjustments could alter price gains.
October 13, 2015
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Local
Winter is coming and with it comes a new City of Turlock watering schedule that will only allow for outdoor watering one day a week.
October 09, 2015
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
The daily routine of a mom is nothing shy of hectic, and the ability to juggle responsibilities while maintaining a balanced lifestyle is a task worthy of a superhero.
October 09, 2015
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Natalie
Winters
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Local
The Medal of Honor is the highest military honor that the United States bestows. It is given for personal acts of valor that go above and beyond the call of duty. It is a selective few who are awarded the medal and even fewer who earn it while still alive. The Turlock community will have an opportunity to meet one of those rare individuals when the Turlock Gospel Mission brings Sgt. Dakota Meyer to town.
October 09, 2015
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Name of Business: Vapor Mo's
October 08, 2015
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Natalie
Winters
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Local
While most Central Valley residents are cognizant of the drought and doing their best to conserve water, many people are uneducated on how to maintain a beautiful yard while doing so. The Greenery Nursery and Garden Shop will present a drought fighting tools seminar Saturday, in recognition of the historic drought leaving many yards bare and lawns dry.
October 08, 2015
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Natalie
Winters
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Local
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is sponsoring Afton Liddell, Ms. Idaho, to speak to their youth group Saturday, about her experience in the Ms. United States pageant.
October 08, 2015
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Natalie
Winters
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Local
Bad news: There's been an outbreak of the zombie virus and all of society is breaking down as people struggle to survive in the new post-apocalyptic world. The good news is you've secured a seat on a train that is staffed by soldiers, a zombie tracker, a gamer turned zombie expert and a doctor working on a cure for the virus. And thus your journey on the Zombie Train begins.
October 08, 2015
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
As the only boat launch ramp available with current Don Pedro Lake elevation levels, the Fleming Meadows launch ramp has encountered troublesome boating traffic, significant wait times and substantial labor hours to manage the ramp during peak operation times.
October 06, 2015
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Alysson
Aredas
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Local
The Merced County Department of Public Health reported on Monday the county's first confirmed human case of West Nile Virus. According to the public health department, the person who tested positive for WNV was hospitalized but has since been released and is expected to recover.
October 06, 2015
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
The Turlock Journal is challenging local businesses, nonprofit organizations, church groups, service clubs and families to purchase the Turlock Fire Fighters' benefit pink T-shirts for cancer research and awareness and wear them during the month of October. T-shirts can be purchased at www.turlockfirefighters.org or at the Turlock Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings and Crivelli's Shirts and More, both in downtown Turlock, and the gift shop at Emanuel Medical Center.
October 02, 2015
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
Take a large dose of science-fiction, add some steam-powered machinery and finish with Victorian flare - that is what steam punk is all about. Steam House Con 2015, a steampunk convention, rolled into town on Friday bringing all of this and much more to the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, complete with celebrity appearances and world renowned host Doc Phineas.
October 02, 2015
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Natalie
Winters
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Local
As a business whose goal is to connect consumers to locally sourced products, it only makes sense that the United States Department of Agriculture awarded Ag Link of Ballico nearly $100,000 in grant funding to bolster affordable access to local, fresh and healthy foods.
October 02, 2015
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Alysson
Aredas
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Local
