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The unemployment rate in Stanislaus County rose slightly in the month of October, with manufacturing jobs taking the deepest hit, according to the latest report from the Employment Development Department.
November 18, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
As the holidays quickly approach, Downtown Turlock is preparing for the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season at a time when the heart of the city is thriving. Small businesses along the brick-paved sidewalk of Main Street have flourished, and annual holiday events keep shoppers and sight-seers coming back for more. While the friendly, small town atmosphere of Downtown Turlock remains constant, the area's inner workings and outer appearance are shifting.
November 18, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
The Turlock Police Department is investigating the death of a man struck by a train Friday morning near downtown Turlock.
November 18, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Individuals planning on holiday travel to Latin America, and especially Mexico are being advise to protect against mosquito bites as those areas are experiencing higher incidents of the Zika virus.
November 17, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Type of business: Asian café
November 17, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, Foster Farms is hoping to bring something different to the table this year with their USDA certified organic whole turkeys, which are available at Costco locations throughout California.
November 17, 2016
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Alysson
Aredas
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Local
For the seventh year, Lancaster Painting is hoping to change someone's life with a fresh coat of paint. The painting company's annual Paint it Forward event is approaching quickly, and nominations for the charitable occasion are needed.
November 17, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
The community of Turlock will gather once again to start the holiday season off with the 18th Annual Festival of Lights.
November 17, 2016
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
Veterans Day may have come and passed, but local organizations are continuing to honor those who served.
November 17, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
The urban garden has been popping up in cities nationwide, and soon, community members can test out their green thumbs as the farming trend may be coming to Turlock.
November 17, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
Jessica's House will be hosting an open house for the community on Thursday in recognition of National Children's Grief Awareness Day.
November 15, 2016
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STAFF REPORTS
Turlock Journal
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Local
Turlock seniors will have the opportunity to lower their prescription drug costs as well as receive free health screenings this weekend thanks to a Medicare Health Fair provided by the University of the Pacific.
November 15, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
The generosity of Turlock's community members was in full force once again Tuesday at the Salvation Army Kettle Kickoff luncheon, with the city's residents stuffing dollars by the thousands into the organization's iconic red kettles to kick start their holiday fundraising campaign.
November 15, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
When Emanuel Medical Center unveiled their Justin Ferrari Cardiovascular Operating Suites in 2014, it was billed as a state-of-the-art facility that would usher in a new era of procedures, techniques and possibilities that would change the type of cardiac care in Turlock. Now, it appears that promise is coming to fruition.
November 11, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
The Udder Place owner and former Marine Jerry Powell was presented with a flag certificate and a photo of Corp. Michael Anderson Jr. who was killed Dec. 14, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq. Anderson Jr.'s father Michael Anderson Sr., with the help of Congressman Jeff Denham, had a flag flown in honor of his son above the Pentagon on Thursday. The flag and the photo will go on Powell's Wall of Honor at The Udder Place and be displayed for all to see.
November 11, 2016
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BY CANDY PADILLA
Turlock Journal
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Local