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TID to purchase water from MID
Turlock farmers who are looking to finish out their 2013 crops but are worrying about the necessary water to do so, may be in luck.
Hundreds mourn loss of P.E. teacher, track coach with memorial walk
Over 300 community members showed their love and support for the Howze family on Sunday with a mile and a half long candlelit memorial walk in honor of Sharon Howze.
Dominique Germann crowned District 6 Dairy Princess
Dominique Germann of Ceres was selected as the 2013-14 Dairy Princess for the California Milk Advisory Board's District 6. The crowning took place before a crowd of approximately 300 dairy industry members and their families and friends on June 1 at Our Lady of the Assumption Hall in Turlock.
Turlock farm to add seasonal ice skating rink
Wintertime in Turlock will bring with it cold weather, Christmas parades, grandma's hot apple pie and, an ice rink?
Local donut lovers celebrate national holiday
Whether it's glazed, jelly-filled, powdered, or frosted with sprinkles, donuts are one of the country's favorite sweet treats. On Friday, donuts lovers across America - and right here in Turlock - celebrated National Donut Day by partaking of the fried dough treats.
Merced County opens cooling centers
With temperatures expected to reach 107 degrees Saturday, several cooling centers will be open to help Merced County residents cope with the heat. The following locations will be available Saturday to be used as cooling centers if needed:
California dairies expect grim future
While the national economy seems to be on the road to recovery, dairy farmers in California are still on the decline.
Air District offers help with lawn mower trade-ins
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District's well-received electric lawn mower program is back for another round.
TID 'gets serious' about water theft
Those who steal irrigation water will now face harsher fines, after the Turlock Irrigation District Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved a new resolution on unauthorized use of water.
Road Work Report
Caltrans has construction and closures planned for the following areas this week:
Local dentist offers free care on Saturday
A smile is worth a million bucks.
Wanted: Memories of dad
Do you and your dad share a love of classic cars or Adam Sandler movies? Is your dad the best - or worst - cook in your family? Share your favorite memory of dad and a photo in the Turlock Journal's Father's Day edition.
June marks rise in temps
Summer began with the year's first heat wave this week - and it's only going to get hotter as the month goes on.
Witnesses relive shock of freight train derailing
Train service has resumed through Denair and a massive construction effort is quickly picking up the pieces of a multi-car freight train derailment that occurred Sunday evening - however, for witnesses, the event is still emblazoned in their memories.
Articles by Section - Local
Carnegie thrives in revived Turlock arts scene
When Lisa McDermott looks around the Carnegie Arts Center, she can't help but smile and feel slightly justified.
Colors of kindness
While the Lancaster Painting team is well versed in catering to customers' needs year-round, there is one special client each year that the company especially looks forward to: the Paint it Forward winner.
Pesticide manufacturer makes buzz worthy donation to California bees
In the heart of the state that dominates the global production of almonds, the Central Valley is known to welcome an influx of honeybee colonies just in time for almond orchard bloom each year.
Modesto job fair aims to connect unemployed with companies looking to hire
Central Valley residents looking for jobs need not look far as HIREvent will be hosting a job fair in Modesto in March with a host of employers and opportunities available including full-time, part-time, and seasonable positions.
Gospel mission, neighbors talk over concerns
Poet Robert Frost said good fences make good neighbors. For the residents of S. Boardway, First, D and C streets, they would be pleased if people quit urinating and defecating in their yards.
Girl Scouts prepare for cookie season
It's that time of year where local Girl Scout troops across the nation will post up in front of storefronts to sell their most precious products: cookies.
County awarded grant for at-risk youth
Local law enforcement and youth-oriented service groups are getting a major financial boost in keeping kids off drugs and out of gangs, with a newly awarded federal grant.
CALIFORNIA FRUIT & NUT REVIEW
Pruning and shredding were the month's main reported activities, as well as application of pre-emergence herbicides on nut trees, and fumigating for replanting. The export of stored table grapes had mostly ended. Kiwifruit continued to be packed and exported for domestic and foreign markets. Avocados were harvested. Persimmons continued to be harvested and sold at roadside stands. Minimal damage from mid-month cold temperatures was reported in a few isolated spots. The sale of stored nuts continued to be dominated by domestic markets.
Her Royal Highness offers romantic twist on antiques
Name of Business: Her Royal Highness – Vintage Chic
Prodigal Sons and Daughters partners with TUSD, Carnegie for positive projects for youth
Where can local students go when they are suspended for using drugs or alcohol? Now, they can head to the Prodigal Sons and Daughters teen center due to a new partnership with the Turlock Unified School District.
Guest helps battle Turlock motel fire
A fire at a Turlock motel was kept from spreading to adjoining rooms by the quick reactions of a guest and a garden hose.
Despite recent drop, gas prices on the rise
Locals were rushing to the pumps in late January when gas prices began to dwindle to less than two dollars, but now the value of gas is once again on the uptick evident by the 16.5 cents per gallon average increase in Modesto area pumps according to GasBuddy.
Small pouches, big impact
Hilmar Covenant Church associate pastor Dan Johnson believes that it only takes two hours for volunteers to make a huge impact to malnourished children throughout the world.
CALIFORNIA CROP WEATHER
Heat built over the southern portion of the State as high pressure anchored over the area. Weak Santa Ana wind events drove highs into the lower 90s across the Los Angeles basin on multiple days last week. Elsewhere, the State felt the effects of the high, but these were much less pronounced. Temperatures varied considerably in a real sense, but almost none in the temporal sense, as locations saw essentially the same weather every day. Highs in the valley reached the 60s and 70s each day, while the coasts north of San Francisco and the mountains saw 50s. The desert ...
Farm Bill celebrates one year anniversary, achievements
Since its official signing by President Barack Obama one year ago, the Agricultural Act of 2014, more commonly known as the 2014 Farm Bill, has made significant impacts across landscapes throughout the world and regionally.
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