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Recruiters hope to take local dairy expertise out of state
The shortage of milk is fueling a dozen states to actively recruit California dairies to leave the state and make a move to better business climes.
Increasing number of local homeless vets need help
Tim Guerino is passionate about helping local veterans. As director of the Homeless Assistance Ministry with the Turlock Gospel Mission and a veteran himself, he is concerned with the increasing number of veterans coming through the Turlock day center's doors seeking help getting back into society.
Seniors to receive free coupon to purchase fruits and veggies at farmers market
Seniors living on a budget can eat farm-fresh fruits and vegetables thanks to the Stanislaus County Area Agency on Aging and the Turlock Farmers Market.
State, Central Valley failing small businesses, finds report
California is among the worst states in the country for small businesses, according to a new survey from the Kauffman Foundation and Thumbtack.com.
In Service
Air Force Airman Mitchell A. Day graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Blistering hot temps to fall drastically, prompting alert
Break out the sunscreen for this weekend, but don't put away the umbrella just yet.
West Nile virus confirmed in Stanislaus County
The presence of the West Nile virus has officially been detected in Stanislaus County as health officials reported a dead bird tested positive for the virus.
TID encourages safe swimming with free pool passes
Many Turlockers are turning to the summer pastime of swimming to ward away rising temperatures.
If you build it, they will come
If everything flies straight, Turlock could have its first disc golf course by the end of this summer.
Participants sought for UC Davis study of physical activity, heart health
A UC Davis research team is seeking participants for a study that will help determine if a personalized or standard exercise plan works better for improving exercise capacity.
Contestants vie for District 6 Dairy Princess title
Five young women will compete for the title of District 6 Dairy Princess during a gala event on June 14 at Our Lady of Assumption Hall, 2602 S. Walnut Rd., in Turlock.
Bill pushes for return of bounty hunter guidelines
A bill that would re-establish state requirements for bounty hunters, specifically in the areas of training and certification, passed through the Assembly and is moving on to the State Senate.
At-risk parenting resource reopens in Turlock
After having to shut its doors in October due to loss of funding, the Turlock Family Network offices will reopen on Monday.
USDA targeting six additional strains of E coli in raw beef trim
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service next week will begin instituting a zero-tolerance policy for six additional strains of E. coli that are responsible for human illness. Beginning Monday, FSIS will routinely test raw beef manufacturing trim, which is a major component of ground beef, for the six additional strains of E. coli. Trim found to be contaminated with these pathogens will not be allowed into commerce and will be subject to recall.
Starting early
Summer is here - at least it is for the Turlockers who were out and about enjoying the beginning of season this week.
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PIGEON CRAFT
Lourdes Calderon and her sons, George Sanchez, 6, and Victor Sanchez, 4, all of Keyes, turned out for the Keyes Library's Feb. 19 craft session where participants made paper pigeons. The craft was in celebration of Mo Willems, an American writer, animator, and creator of children's books who often uses pigeons in his work.
Community Challenge to collect food, money for local kids
Local Visalus distributor Shaun Larsen is partnering with the United Samaritans Foundation to collect canned food and raise money to help feed children in need.
Turlock’s bus service sees decline in ridership
As part of the City of Turlock's Go Green week, citizens could catch a ride with the city's public transportation services free of charge. By cutting the usual fares, city staff believed Turlock residents would be encouraged to utilize the city's bus service, therefore cutting back on vehicle gas emissions.
Low water levels prompt Don Pedro marina move request
The Turlock Irrigation District Board of Directors will consider approving a waiver for the Moccasin Point Marina concession lease agreement that would see the marina move from its current location at the Don Pedro Lake due to insufficient water levels.
Dry winter brought about more wood-burning curtailments for county residents
The number of burn prohibitions in Stanislaus County almost doubled this past season as the abnormally dry winter kept air pollution levels high.
Dental office offers pain-free fieldtrip for local kids
Local children from preschool through kindergarten, and some daycare groups, brushed up on oral hygiene basics at First Step Dental on Friday during educational field trips to celebrate Dental Health Month.
Flu deaths continue upward climb
State health officials have announced another increase in influenza-related deaths, but reported the rate of hospitalizations is at or below normal for this time of year, suggesting the peak may have passed.
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