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U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera will be giving a special poetry reading and lecture at the Carnegie Arts Center in Turlock in September.
June 30, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Lawrence and Vera Cahill have travelled all around the globe, from Japan to Germany and almost everywhere in between. This Independence Day, however, the couple will take a trip close to home, travelling down Main Street in Turlock as co-Grand Marshals in the Fourth of July Downtown Parade.
June 28, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
Local supporters of the Brady Campaign protested outside Congressman Jeff Denham's office in Modesto on Monday. The Brady Campaign's goal is to create a safer America by, in part, imposing stricter background checks for gun sales that supporters say will lead to a dramatic reduction in gun related deaths and injuries. The organization was started by Sarah and Jim Brady. Jim served as Press Secretary for Ronald Reagan during which he was shot in the head, leaving him paralyzed for life, during an assassination attempt on President Reagan on March 30, 1981.
June 28, 2016
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Ryan
McLaughlin
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Local
It's so hot that Turlock is expected to break its record high temperature of 103 degrees on Wednesday, set in 1999, by three degrees. Temperatures are also expected to stay above the century mark on Thursday before dropping to 97 degrees on Friday.
June 28, 2016
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
The community is rallying around a Keyes family whose 11-year-old son drowned during a Modesto Reservoir camp outing with $9,820 raised for his burial through GoFundMe as of Tuesday afternoon.
June 28, 2016
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BY JEFF BENZIGER
Turlock Journal
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Local
Considered by many to be the leading authority on color, decorative paint and DIY makeovers, Annie Sloan is the woman who started the painted furniture revolution. This summer, Old French Trading Company owner Lauren Camarata will be travelling to England to train one-on-one with the painting expert, learning new and unique techniques from Sloan's very own book of tricks.
June 24, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
When it comes to small business friendliness, California is among the worst states in the country according to a recent survey by Thumbtack, which gave the Golden State a grade of F. In the fifth annual survey, more than 12,000 U.S. small businesses participated in the study, collectively grading each state on the government policies that affect their businesses.
June 24, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
A large vegetation fire at a property between Hilmar and Turlock drew out multiple fire agencies Thursday night as crews tried to stop the flames from devouring numerous outbuildings, vehicles and even a home across the street.
June 24, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
A Turlock family is starting on a long road of recovery after their minivan was hit from behind by a distracted driver, according to the California Highway Patrol.
June 24, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Visitors at the Stanislaus County Fair can learn to help save a life or just grab a few precious minutes of relaxation with their children and babies at venues sponsored jointly by Doctors Medical Center and Emanuel Medical Center.
June 23, 2016
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Local
The Stanislaus County Fair is offering a chance to extend the fun with a trip to Disneyland for four.
June 23, 2016
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Local
Type of business: Salon
June 23, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
Myanmar, a Southeast Asian nation of more than 100 ethnic groups, consists of many disaster-torn communities and poverty-stricken residents. Without help from non-profit organizations like Miles 4 Myanmar, many would otherwise starve to death.
June 23, 2016
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Angelina
Martin
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Local
For over three decades the community of Hilmar has gathered at the end of June to pay homage to the community's agricultural lifeblood - dairy farming.
June 23, 2016
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
The California Highway patrol is investigating a collision where a Waterford teenager was killed when a Turlock man ran a red light.
June 23, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
