Archive By Section - Local
Hunger campaign uses facebook votes to choose grant winners
Local communities are in the running to get a part of $2 million in funding to fight domestic hunger.
Family, friends of Brandon Koch start petition to rename skate park in his honor
Skateboarding was not just a pastime for Brandon Koch, it was a major component of his life. That is why Koch's family and friends can think of no better way to honor the memory of the 26-year-old who lost his battle with adrenocortical cancer on April 12, than by renaming the Turlock Skate Park the Brandon Koch Memorial Park.
City, students celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting
Leaf it to Turlock to celebrate Arbor Day with a bang.
Campaign to stop human trafficking comes to area
In California a person convicted of forcing someone into the sex trade or forced labor would face a maximum of eight years in prison. But efforts to toughen up California's laws on human trafficking are ramping up, including a statewide tour in support of the California Against Sexual Exploitation Act that will be making a stop in Modesto on Saturday.
Grant to help socially disadvantaged ag producers
The USDA is accepting grant applications to assist small, socially disadvantaged agricultural producers and cooperatives in rural areas to spur job creation.
2011 CALIFORNIA ALMOND ACREAGE REPORT
California's 2011 almond acreage is estimated at 835,000 acres, up 1 percent from the 2010 acreage of 825,000. Of the total acreage for 2011, 760,000 acres were bearing and 75,000 acres were non-bearing. Preliminary bearing acreage for 2012 is estimated at 780,000 acres.
Kiwanis make a difference
Each year, Kiwanis Clubs around the world join in a day of service. This year it was April 21, and the Kiwanis Club of Turlock along with the Key Clubs from Turlock and Pitman high schools, came together to make a difference in the community. The clubs made over 40 flannel blankets to donate to local organizations. Last year, blankets were donated to the Turlock Police Department to hand out to families in crisis and Verda's House, the Turlock branch of the Children's Crisis Center. The Key Clubs had not yet decided which organizations to donate the blankets ...
Delhi junior to compete in teen pageant
Delhi's Jenise Naranjo will be competing for scholarship funds on Saturday in the 2012 Teen Pageant in Sacramento.
TAC donates children’s books to homeless center
The simple vision of a book in every child's hand has led to a massive book donation, thanks to local teens.
Measure to ban death penalty makes November ballot
The decision to repeal the death penalty and impose life sentences without parole for prisoners will soon be in the hands of California voters.
German students make ‘life-long friends’ in Turlock
Four years ago Bryan and Dorianne Long hosted German exchange students when their son Garrett, then a senior at Turlock High School, told them about the opportunity. In exchange Garrett was able to visit Germany. Since then the family has continued to host students every other year, something Bryan Long called "nothing but a wonderful experience."
Turlockers turn out to support Relay for Life
More than 1,000 people participated in the 2012 Turlock Relay For Life, held Saturday at Dutcher Middle School. Seventy different teams, including participants from local schools, businesses and churches walked with a goal to raise $250,000. The preliminary fundraising tally was $169,017 on Tuesday, but the final numbers won't be in until later this week, according to event organizers. Last year the Turlock Relay For Life raised $237,000.
Mad cow disease discovered in Central California dairy cow
A dairy cow from Central California was confirmed as the nation's fourth case of mad cow disease, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday.
Hundreds of Boy Scouts take over Turlock fairgrounds
An estimated 800 Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venture Scouts and parents called the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds home last weekend during the Boy Scouts of America's Greater Yosemite Council annual Jamboree.
Dollar General Market opens in Hilmar
Hilmar gained about 50 jobs – and one of the California's first Dollar General stores - as the business celebrates its grand opening today.
Articles by Section - Local
Local sorority aims for equality for disabled
The sisters of the Alpha Pi Sigma sorority at California State University, Stanislaus are working to increase awareness and equality for disabled individuals through their newfound partnership with The Society for Disabilities.
Spring into the Easter holiday with family themed events
Spring is in the air and jelly beans are on the shelves of grocery stores across the country which means Easter is fast approaching.
Outlook sunny for Modesto to Los Angeles flights
Nonstop flights between the cities of Modesto and Los Angeles are closer to becoming a reality, says DestinationLAX - a campaign striving to collect $1 million in nonbinding pledges as proof that the local community would support the new air service.
Merced County honors local volunteers
Last week may have been National Volunteer Week but the efforts made by local individuals and organizations in Merced County are lasting contributions that will boost the local community all year long.
FUN RUN
The Turlock Chaplaincy held their fifth annual 5K/10K Fun Run Saturday with more than 100 participants joining in the festivities.
Dry weather has CAL FIRE prepping for busy season
In preparation for what is expected to be a busier than normal fire season the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is adding more fire fighters to their ranks.
Sections:
- NEWS |
- SPORTS |
- OPINION |
- ARTS/LEISURE |
- LIVING IN 209 |
- HOME SCENE |
- SPECIAL SECTIONS |
- MOVIES |
- OBITS |
- REGIONAL NEWS |
- CIRCULARS
Services:
Submit News:
Online:
Contents of this site are © Copyright 2011 The Turlock Journal, CA. All rights reserved.
