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As people prepare to make their holiday meals, Stanislaus County health officials are imploring them to practice proper hygiene to help stop a spreading diarrheal infection.
December 20, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
For the past five years, the Turlock Firefighters Local #2434 have foregone their traditional blue uniform shirts during the month of October and donned bright pink t-shirts in an effort to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
December 20, 2016
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
The Turlock Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire that ignited in the garage of a Turlock residence Friday afternoon.
December 19, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
It's a week before Christmas. You're sitting at home, basking in the glow of your festively trimmed tree, sipping on your third glass of eggnog.
December 16, 2016
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Alysson
Aredas
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Local
Lovers of Dust Bowl Brewing Company are familiar with the wide variety of craft beer available at their two Turlock taprooms. Now, the company has collaborated with Jasper Specialty Foods in Newman to bring beer connoisseurs a delicious treat just in time for the holidays: a sweet, yet salty beer brittle.
December 16, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
For many, the month of December signifies warm nights spent by the fireplace, surrounded by loved ones and perhaps a few Christmas stockings as the temperature drops outside. Some families dread the colder months, however, as they cannot afford a coat for their child to protect them from the harsh weather. For the past 28 years, Westside Ministries has made it their mission to provide for these families through their annual Coats 4 Kids coat drive, providing coats, toys and haircuts to local, underserved youth.
December 16, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
Stanislaus County's unemployment rate in November saw a slight bump, but continues to stay in the single digits and below the year-ago estimate, according to the latest numbers released from the Employment Development Department.
December 16, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
A 25-year-old man that died in a single vehicle collision in Madera County was initially identified as a Turlock resident, but actually lived in Sacramento, according to the Madera County Coroner's Office.
December 15, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Type of business: Electronic device repair shop
December 15, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
Without any rate increases or major changes planned for the second consecutive year, the 2017 Turlock Irrigation District budget was unanimously approved by Board of Directors after months of preparation Tuesday.
December 15, 2016
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Alysson
Aredas
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Local
Prodigal Sons and Daughters, the faith-based addiction recovery ministry located in Turlock, has launched an end of the year campaign in an effort to raise both awareness and support for the free services they provide. The campaign, "One Heart, One Mind, One Prayer," hopes to raise enough revenue to keep the organization's doors open for another year.
December 15, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
Fifty-one BlueScope Buildings employees are set to be jobless following the closing of the organization's Varco-Pruden engineering office in Turlock, the company informed county officials in a letter earlier this week.
December 15, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
Turlock residents are accustomed to shopping the shelves of See's Candies during the holidays thanks to the company's temporary holiday locations, but now, candy lovers will be able to satisfy their sweet tooth year round as the chocolate haven's permanent location in Turlock opened its doors Wednesday.
December 15, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
Despite Thursday's wet weather, the third - and, hopefully, final - construction project on the Monte Vista Avenue railroad crossing is slated to be completed today, opening up one of Turlock's busiest thoroghfares.
December 15, 2016
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
For over 30 years, local dance company Backstage Academy of Dance has brought the classic Christmas tale of "The Nutcracker" to life, with dancers of all ages performing what has become a holiday tradition in Turlock.
December 13, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
