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Shelter opens for the winter
Earlier this year Robert Dean Dooley, a 56 year-old unable to work due to injury, was evicted from his home by his brother. Since then, he's had no choice but to live with friends – or wherever he could. But since Thursday, Dooley's had a place to go: the We Care Foundation homeless shelter, located at 221 S. Broadway. "I could be out there on the streets," Dooley said. "That's the way ...
Missing hikers' remains found in Yosemite
The human remains found Nov. 29 in Yosemite National Park have been positively identified as that of Ninos Yacoub, one of three hikers who were swept over the swift-moving waterfall last summer. Park officials also announced the discovery of another body, which was found in the same area as Yacoub. The body was found Saturday and positively identified as Ramina Badal on Tuesday. Yacoub, a 27-year-old Turlock resident, and Badal, 21, of ...
Electric rates to rise
Turlock Irrigation District's electric rates will increase 4 percent annually in 2012, 2013, and 2014, following Board of Directors action Tuesday morning. The rate increase will amount to about $3 per month for the average TID household in 2012, the district said. By 2014, homes will pay an average of roughly $11 more per month, compared to 2011 rates. The increase will appear on ratepayers' bills as a new, "Environmental Charge," intended ...
Childhood obesity still a problem in California
California is making headway in the fight against childhood obesity, but the progress is largely uneven with some counties registering increases, according to a new study from the California Center for Public Health Advocacy and the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.
Annual Christmas parade returns to downtown
Downtown Turlock was filled with holiday revelers Friday night for the annual parade, which this year focused on "Christmas Around the World." Turlock Downtown Christmas Parade Winners · Best use of theme (Christmas Around the World) - ROCK Church · Equestrian - Miss Grand National Rodeo Queen Ondrea Edwards and Miss Merced Rodeo Queen Kristina Tatom · Youth group - ...
College radio station branches out
"Alternative" radio stations have nothing on KCSS, a radio station based at California State University, Stanislaus. The station plays everything from modern rock to hip hop, bluegrass, and even video game soundtracks. Until recently, the station had a modest listener base and broadcasted only in Turlock and the immediate area. Thanks to a new transmitter and antennae, however, the station will be boosting its signal to broadcast in Modesto, Merced and beyond. KCSS ...
Food, gift program taking applicants
The team of non-profit organizations that comprise Turlock Together are hard at work collecting food and other items for their annual Christmas give-away. More families than ever are in need of assistance with record-setting unemployment rates soaring in Stanislaus County. Families in need of a Christmas meal or toys for the kids can sign up between now and Dec. 9 to receive a basket from Turlock Together. Recipients of Turlock Together food baskets ...
Diamond Foods’ financial practices in question
Several recently filed lawsuits from stockholders have been lodged against Diamond Foods Inc., claiming the firm misled investors and overstated their finances. The lawsuits have put an acquisitions deal by Diamond Foods of the $1.5 billion Pringles brand in question. The lawsuits filed in San Francisco Superior Court and the U.S. District Court in San Francisco accuse Diamond Foods of delaying payments to their walnut growers past the end of their fiscal ...
‘Once-in-a-decade’ winds wreak havoc in Valley, state
The "once-in-a-decade" strong winds event that swept the Central Valley - and state - this week is not over quite yet, according to the National Weather Service. Another wind system is expected to push in early today. While this system will not be as strong as the latest event, according to the NWS, the drying winds in the mountains may still be strong enough to impact weakened trees or structures and pose fire ...
In Service
Motor transport operator Lance Cpl. Chris Sanchez backed up a tactical vehicle aboard USS Pearl Harbor on Nov. 25. Sanchez, a Turlock native, is 20 and serves with Combat Logistics Battalion 11. The battalion is the combat logistics element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit that embarked with the USS Makin Island, USS New Orleans and USS Pearl Harbor in San Diego on a seven-month deployment to the Western Pacific and Middle East regions.
Holiday decorating doesn’t have to break the bank
Given the ongoing uncertainty of the economy, it comes as no surprise that many individuals are planning a pared down holiday budget. Even though the belt is being tightened, it doesn't mean the holidays have to be drabbed. Here are a few options for holiday decorating that stretch the dollar and make your house merry at the same time. - Use Nature's Bounty Instead of doling out the cash for ...
Candy Cane Lane bright as ever, despite foreclosure
Near Michael Way, decking the halls and trimming the trees isn't an option – even for foreclosed homes. Decorating for Christmas is a way of life on Turlock's Candy Cane Lane dating back as far as any residents can remember. "This is Christmas here," said Larry Bosquet, who has lived in the neighborhood for more than 30 years. Shortly after purchasing that home a neighbor stopped ...
Spa owner to blanket the homeless
The staff at A Beautiful Reflection Day Spa is hoping to make the holidays a little warmer for Turlock's homeless with their second annual Blanketing the Homeless drive. They are collecting new, wrapped blankets to be distributed as Christmas gifts to residents of two homeless shelters in town. This is the second year that Kerry Strickland and the staff of A Beautiful Reflection have collected blankets for homeless Turlockers. "It really seems like ...
Toy trains fascinate young, old alike
Oscar Huerta grew up in his native El Salvador and remembers seeing a miniature train setup in the window of a local lumber yard each Christmas. A child of about 10 years old from a poor family, he'd press his face against the window only dreaming of owning such a display. Those dreams have long since been realized – he came to America in 1947 – with half of his Hughson garage dominated ...
Valley economy not so bad, states business report
The San Joaquin Valley economy is gradually recovering in 2011, with indicators pointing to a stronger-yet 2012, according to the first-ever Business Forecast Report from California State University, Stanislaus. "The good news is opposed to the general perception that the Valley counties' economy is really terrible or bad, that's not the case," said CSU Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani. "The data says that they're doing reasonably okay." Though some segments of the Valley ...
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Local craftsman makes furniture for local stores
Name: Ernie Threet Location: Woods Furniture, 4918 Taylor Court; Just Cause Consignment, 100 N. Palm Contact: (209) 604-9233 Hours of Operation: Woods Furniture 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; Just Cause Consignment 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. History of Business: After years of working as a general contractor, Turlock resident Ernie Threet ...
Turlock Police Department offering citizens’ academy
The Turlock Police Department will be hosting a Citizens' Police Academy starting Jan. 16, 2014. The program is designed to provide citizens with information and resources, mutual learning, critical analysis of issues, and an exchange of ideas and perspectives within the police department and the criminal justice system. The program consists of a series of 12 classes and discussions held once a week, on Thursday evenings typically from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ...
Men’s breakfast to bring faith, food and fellowship
Every month, men of all ages from around the community gather at Monte Vista Chapel for the Sharpen Breakfast - a gathering held on the first Saturday each month to help bring men together to discuss their faith while enjoying a hearty breakfast and coffee. "It is a chance for men of all ages to gather, to share a meal and to enter into conversations regarding their faith in God and how that ...
Lacey Chabert takes star role in Turlock film
Lacey Chabert, the brunette beauty whose first brush with fame started with a leading role on "Party of Five" and then a memorable turn in "Mean Girls" is the leading lady in Corbin Bernsen's movie filming in Turlock. Chabert was seen in downtown Turlock prior to filming Tuesday and spent most of Wednesday filming at Lisa's Cookie Jar on Broadway. Bernsen's movie is about a woman who turns to a faith-based dating ...
Hilmar Forest offers authentic Christmas experience
Most people look forward to a certain moment when they know it's officially the Christmas season, such as hearing Christmas music in the grocery store or bringing down decorations from the attic. But for some locals, the holiday season has only begun once they have made their way out to Hilmar to cut down their Christmas tree from Hilmar Forest. Jan and Sam Minturn of Hilmar have owned and operated Hilmar Forest since ...
SANTA'S COMING TO TOWN
Every December members of Turlock Fire Incorporated and their families volunteer to drive Santa around town on a vintage 1955 fire engine spreading holiday cheer through the neighborhoods of Turlock. This year, Santa and his elves will be on the streets through Dec. 20. Keep an ear out for the sirens and Christmas music to catch of glimpse of Santa and his elves. To find out when Santa will be ...
Turlock gun shop to expand next year
The long lines that snaked out of Alquist Arms during the past busy shopping weekend were nothing out of the ordinary for Turlock's downtown gun shop, as they've experienced a boom in business that has been spurred in part by impending gun laws. The increased interest in bearing arms by locals has prompted the store to expand its operations in the coming year. Alquist's plans include a new store location at 1400 Frettas ...
Dollar General to open Saturday
The old Hollywood Video storefront on Geer Road will no longer be vacant following the grand opening of a new Dollar General store this Saturday. With free prizes and special deals, the grand opening of Dollar General is sure to draw in scores of community members looking for great giveaways. According to the company, the first 50 adult shoppers at the store will receive $10 Dollar General gift cards while the first 200 ...
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