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Road Work Report
Caltrans has construction and closures planned for the following areas this week:
Dan Madden: The man behind Municipal Services
For most people, flushing a toilet isn't an action that prompts a lot of concern.
Garage, shed go up in flames
Turlock firefighters were kept busy Friday battling two separate blazes in town.
Community rallies behind injured pitcher
Three months ago Tyler Murphy was living his dream. It was the tail end of his senior year at Turlock High, he was leading his record breaking Bulldog baseball team into the SJS Division I Finals, and the ink had already dried on a scholarship to pitch for St. Mary's College.
Lightning ignites fires across state
Firefighters remain busy as they battle nine major wildfires burning in California and are bracing for increased winds and lightning. Over 5,500 firefighters continue to battle the large fires and are making progress including the recent containment of two large fires. Several wildfires have already been sparked by lightning over the past 12 hours, including a new 200 acre fire in Kern County.
Teen birth rate falls in state, county
The teen birth rate in California saw another yearly decline in 2011, which includes a significant drop in Stanislaus County.
Fire tears through Glasgow Street home
A fire of undetermined cause spread through a home in the 1200 block of Glasgow Street in Turlock Friday afternoon. The flames raced through the garage, leaving it in ruins and charred two vehicles parked outside. No injuries were reported and the investigation into the cause is ongoing, the Turlock Fire Department reported.
Air alert starts Monday
The Valley Air Basin will be in an Air Alert episode from Monday to Wednesday, and air district officials are urging residents to spare the air when out and about in the community.
West Nile kills Valley woman
An 83-year-old Stockton woman is the first Central Valley victim of 2013 in what has became a vicious back-and-forth battle with mosquitoes that carry the West Nile Virus.
County records uptick in unemployment
The unemployment rate in Stanislaus County crept up again for July, but continued to fall below the year-ago estimates, according to the labor report from the Employment Development Department.
From roasting metal to roasting almonds
Name of business: Crazy-4-Nuts
Foothill Legacy program hopes to save Stanislaus County grasslands
Rangelands in Stanislaus County are falling victim to development and environmental groups are hoping to do something about.
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Stanislaus Business Alliance offers new way for companies to find employees through WorkKeys
The Stanislaus Business Alliance is helping local companies by connecting them with employees that are not only qualified for positions, but likely to do well in unique environments, through their WorkKeys Program.
Health screenings at EMC
Emanuel Medical Center will be offering free health screenings at their Path to Health Fair, set for Jan. 31. Free diabetes screening, cholesterol screening, and blood pressure checks will be offered at Emanuel's health fair, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the hospital's East wing. In addition, attendees can learn compression-only CPR in less than 10 minutes and talk with staff about insurance options available to them under the Affordable Care Act. Advance registration is not required, but the first 100 registered will receive a first aid kit. To register, phone 250-5355.
Salvation Army Auxiliary: Women working to make a difference
Tea is best served in the company of friends and the Turlock Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary is inviting members of the community to become part of their group at the annual membership tea event.
WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS THE DOLLARS BEGIN
In the past two months bright yellow signs have cropped up along West Main Street with two bold words: "Uneven Sidewalk."
RISING IN THE RANKS
The Turlock Police Department held a swearing-in ceremony Thursday to recognize the promotion of Jesse Bawcum to the rank of Sergeant. Sgt. Bawcum, pictured here taking his oath from City Clerk Kellie Weaver, has been with the department since 2005. During his time he has been a member of the SWAT team, a field training officer, a range master, and charter member of the Turlock Narcotics Enforcement Team. He has received numerous commendations, including the department's team excellence award.
Amazon shows off state-of-the-art Patterson Fulfillment Center
Robots are usually reserved for children's imaginations, but at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Patterson they are very much a reality.
Growers given grim news over water resources
Local growers are facing another bleak irrigation season that could turn out to be even worse than the historically-low 20 inch water allotments seen in 2014.
Turlock Police launch new mobile app
The Turlock Police Department is rolling out a new crime prevention and information tool for the public and it's right at your fingertips.
Report points the way to secure ag future
As the 114th United States Congress settles into session, the Family Farm Alliance aims to guide the steps legislators should take towards securing the agricultural future of family farmers, ranchers, irrigation districts, and allied industries in the 17 Western states.
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