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Autism grant program expands
The Carlos Vieira Foundation expanded its grant program to help families with autism into two more counties. Families that are in the counties of Mariposa and Tuolumne will now be eligible to apply for a grant up to $500 through the foundation that provides an item or service that directly helps their child with autism.
Three die in fatal highway crash
A southbound passenger car packed with farm laborers on their way to work was hit by a big-rig from behind Monday morning, killing three men and sending the truck careening onto a freeway onramp below.
TID promotes energy conservation with shade tree event
Think that the only way to beat the summer heat is to turn on the air conditioner? Hold that thought.
New home, same Carpet Man Pro Flooring service
Name of business: Carpet Man Pro Flooring
Film documents rescue of 4,500 starving hens from Turlock farm
In order to mark the anniversary of one of the largest rescues of farmed animals in California history, farm sanctuary Animal Place created a film directed by Keegan Kuhn titled "Turlock."
Foster Farms one of few certified humane producers in country
Family-owned Foster Farms proved it's not "chicken" to be the first large scale poultry producer in the West to have its products overlooked by the American Humane Association. In fact, Foster Farms is at the forefront of maintaining animal welfare through their recent partnership, which includes supplying additional funding for organizations handling animals humanely.
Turlock could be stop on new commuter rail system
Whoever came up with the phrase "out with the old and in with the new" never thought of recycling their resources. Fortunately, the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission is developing plans to do just that and could potentially utilize land recently purchased for Turlock's Regional Transit Center and other resources to implement a commuter rail service connecting Modesto, Turlock and Merced to the Bay Area.
Eyesore to become haven for kids
Work began last weekend to convert an eyesore rental property on North Street into a new Ceres site for the Children's Crisis Center of Stanislaus County.
Beautification project continues
The goal of sprucing up Golden State Boulevard continues to move forward as the city works on the third project of the beautification plan.
Turlock native to compete in national beauty show
Turlock native Sabrina Vann will be competing against the best hairstylists from across the country as she was named a finalist in the annual Wella Student Competition in the 2013 America's Beauty Show in Chicago.
BB Prints: New location, same dedication to Turlock
Name of business: BB Prints
Winter air quality shows improvement as fewer wood-burning bans issued
The Central Valley's season of wood-burning curtailments came to an end Feb. 28 with far fewer bans issued because of unhealthy air than in the previous year.
Road Work Report
Caltrans has construction and closures planned for the following areas this week:
Valley residents take advantage of spring-like weather
Spring is here; or at least that is what it felt like for the past week. Although the official start of spring is still two weeks away, most Central Valley residents wouldn't know the difference due to dry conditions and warm temperatures.
Sky’s the limit for Turlock Airport
Recent economic growth isn't just a boom for business, it's also increasing traffic in - and above -Turlock. The Turlock Municipal Airport has been kept busy as of late, with dozens of planes keeping its lone runway occupied.
Articles by Section - Local
Local sorority aims for equality for disabled
The sisters of the Alpha Pi Sigma sorority at California State University, Stanislaus are working to increase awareness and equality for disabled individuals through their newfound partnership with The Society for Disabilities.
Spring into the Easter holiday with family themed events
Spring is in the air and jelly beans are on the shelves of grocery stores across the country which means Easter is fast approaching.
Outlook sunny for Modesto to Los Angeles flights
Nonstop flights between the cities of Modesto and Los Angeles are closer to becoming a reality, says DestinationLAX - a campaign striving to collect $1 million in nonbinding pledges as proof that the local community would support the new air service.
Merced County honors local volunteers
Last week may have been National Volunteer Week but the efforts made by local individuals and organizations in Merced County are lasting contributions that will boost the local community all year long.
FUN RUN
The Turlock Chaplaincy held their fifth annual 5K/10K Fun Run Saturday with more than 100 participants joining in the festivities.
Dry weather has CAL FIRE prepping for busy season
In preparation for what is expected to be a busier than normal fire season the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is adding more fire fighters to their ranks.
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