Archive By Section - Local
As an elected official Stanislaus County Supervisor Vito Chiesa is a pro at turning out the vote. It turns out he's pretty good at stumping for votes for his dancing as well.
September 22, 2015
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
The need for a strong and impactful El Niño is more crucial than ever as the Tuolumne River Watershed concluded the 2015 precipitation year with only 20.92 inches of rainfall, a total that comes in as little more than half of the historical average of 36.03 inches.
September 22, 2015
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Alysson
Aredas
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Local
They may not have years of experience in the kitchen, but that didn't stop some young foodies and budding chefs from turning out some restaurant worthy dishes in the first ever Iron Chef Jr. competition from the Turlock Downtown property Owners Association.
September 22, 2015
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
A 27-year-old Turlock man was killed Sunday when his motorcycle crashed on a city street.
September 22, 2015
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Kenley Montes, 11, typically prefers the color pink, but for this week she's definitely showing a preference for the color green.
September 22, 2015
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
The paving in the newly installed water line trench in East Main Street is not good, and the City knows. The contractor has finished installing a new water main along East Main between Canal Drive and Bonita and the new lines have been tested and charged. The trenches have been filled and compacted and topped with some temporary asphalt, which makes for a bumpy roadway. The next step in this process is to grind the street surface and then repave the entire lane of the street.
September 18, 2015
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STAFF REPORTS
Turlock Journal
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Local
The Friends of the Turlock Public Library have found a new home for their revenue generating Book Bin, but are still seeking a storage space for the collection sold during their annual book sale.
September 18, 2015
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
It is early morning when the truck turns onto the quiet road. As the denizens doze the truck emits out a fine mist targeting the smallest of an enemy that carries a huge potential for danger.
September 18, 2015
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
The unemployment rate in Stanislaus County saw a decline in August and continues to fall below the 10 percent mark, according to the latest numbers from the Employment Development Department.
September 18, 2015
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
As the city's longest running homeless shelter operator, We Care Program Turlock will soon be able to offer four newly-renovated apartment units for low-income families looking for a long-term and affordable housing solution.
September 18, 2015
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Alysson
Aredas
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Local
When the call went out to help the thousands of people who have lost their homes to wildfires in the past week, Central Valley residents responded in force.
September 18, 2015
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
The Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center will celebrate their 31st anniversary on Saturday with their annual Day with Wildlife event.
September 17, 2015
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Tractor Supply Co. is hosting their annual Pet Appreciation Week through Sunday, complete with pet adoptions, demonstrations on pet nutrition, and drawings for gift cards and giveaways while supplies last.
September 17, 2015
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Natalie
Winters
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Local
The Turlock Police Department welcomed their newest employees as Officers Alex Jimenez, Jonathan Yerzy, and Marco Diaz were greeted by Turlock Police Chief Rob Jackson at a reception on Monday. The three officers completed a 20-week program from the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Regional Training Division that focused on active scenario training. The three officers were sworn in on Friday and were among 21 graduates to complete the program, which had been a causality of the recession and closed in 2010.
September 17, 2015
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Local
Officials issued a consumer alert Thursday that some businesses, in particular hotels, in the state are price gouging during the wildfires and California's Attorney General Kamala D. Harris warned violators would be prosecuted.
September 17, 2015
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Local
