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Horse racing fans will have at least a few more weeks to place their bets as a planned closure of the Turlock Turf Club has been postponed.
September 01, 2016
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
After months of construction and anticipation, The Udder Place in downtown Turlock will be opening its doors to the "udder" side Friday, welcoming the community to sit down and enjoy a drink in the bar's recently completed expansion.
September 01, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
An estimated 3,000 enjoyed live music, barbecued meats with its irresistible smells, beer, great weather and conversation at Saturday's third annual "Smoke on the River" event at River Oaks Golf Course and Event Center.
August 30, 2016
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BY JEFF BENZIGER
Turlock Journal
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Local
The Turlock Unified School District has reached an agreement with a turf manufacturer that could see area football players taking the field at Joe Debely Stadium much sooner than anticipated.
August 30, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
San Francisco 49ers quarterback and Turlock native Colin Kaepernick is refusing to stand for the national anthem until he sees improved race relations in the United States – something that has caused a wildfire of discussion both nationwide and locally.
August 30, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
Local branches of the Stanislaus County Library have a number of activities for all ages scheduled in September including a new Mystery Lovers Book Club in Turlock and Talk Like A Pirate Day crafts in Turlock, Keyes and Denair.
August 26, 2016
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
The Greenery Nursery in Turlock is inviting the community to dine among their colorful array of flowers, plants and trees, all for a good cause. The Greenery's first Farm to Fork Harvest Dinner will feature a meal made from locally sourced ingredients, supporting the area's farmers and local nonprofit Jessica's House while bringing Turlockers together.
August 26, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
Growing up in Denair, Emily Wynn had an early interest in live theatre and earned her college degree in business administration, so it may have seemed odd to her that she was making her living earlier this year by riding around in ambulances.
August 26, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Turlock residents who are used to driving six to 10 hours every day to get to their jobs in the Bay Area and back now have another transportation option - the Stanislaus Regional Transit commuter bus.
August 25, 2016
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
For 63 years, the Turlock Steppin Pards have do-si-do'd around the city, keeping the American tradition of square dancing alive through exciting dance steps and fun outfits. The square dance club meets weekly to practice their calls and dancing, and is inviting the community to join them with new lessons beginning in September.
August 25, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and Valley Clean Air Now will host a Tune In and Tune Up car clean-up event at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.
August 25, 2016
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Local
Type of business: Pizzeria
August 25, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
At the age of 95, Helen Abraham has met her fair share of prominent figures, including the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Shirley Temple. For her birthday, however, Abraham wanted to dine with someone who isn't quite world famous, but Turlock famous: Mayor Gary Soiseth.
August 23, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
The teen birth rate in California and in Stanislaus County continue to decline, according to recent data from the California Department of Public Health.
August 23, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Growing up, Brooklyn Lowery never envisioned herself as a pageant queen. After years of modeling and some persuasion from her mother, Lowery began competing in pageants and she hasn't looked back since. Now, Lowery has been selected to represent her hometown of Denair in the upcoming Miss California USA pageant.
August 23, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
