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Fans flock to fair for ‘metal mayhem’
This is a truth about humanity that no one can seem to deny: Whenever there's a car accident, nearby drivers and passengers can't help but break their necks to see what had happened.This is also true for demolition derby.But in this particular setting, there's no guilt involved for the spectators. Just a lot of cheering and hollering, ...
Fair Arena Sports Results
Tuff TrucksFridayAt FoodMaxx Arena1. Ace Rocha, Waterford; 2. Herk Usrey, Modesto; 3. Jared Scott, Denair; 4. Vincent Alamo, Oakdale; 5. Jason Boudreaux, Turlock; 6. Bryant Desaire, Hilmar; 7. Jerry Williamson, Oakdale; 8. Ace Rocha (58-White); 9. Aspen Desaire, Hilmar; 10. ...
Modesto Babe Ruth survives tournament
MODESTO - Before the Central California State Tournament, Bobby Swedberg and his 16-to-18-year-old Modesto Babe Ruth baseball team had reasons to believe that they were going to easily skip past this round of action.
Locals impress at junior volleyball nationals
At the prestigious USA Volleyball National tournaments in Reno, Nev., which finished on July 1, six Turlock-area players - who qualified through Rage Volleyball in Ripon - made their marks, as one of the representatives went home with an individual recognition.
Denair grad looks to shine in Babe Ruth baseball
MODESTO - For Dylan Werner, it hasn't been easy. It started back at Denair High, where he said he was part of a talented roster that never made the playoffs during his three years of playing. And the Coyotes did have legendary Ron Cornell, the retired coach whose name is now synonymous with the school's baseball field. "We had a disappointing year, considering the talent we had on the team," Werner said ...
Fishing by moonlight
School is finally out and this is the time of year when night fishing can be the best choice for anglers looking to beat the crowds and the heat.
No secrets in pro fishing
This past week the FLW Nation Guard Western Division Series Tournament was held on the Delta. The tournament was eventually won by Discovery Bay's Don Davis. Davis was fishing a little known area south of Mossdale that has been closed up for years by beaver dams and low water levels. I've fished there myself several years ago and can only imagine how good it must have been for him; nobody ...
Summer fishing has arrived
Summer has officially started for me and I have several friends that I promised to take fishing. It's been a crazy spring; I had one trip that was postponed three times due to the weather and another that has been postponed twice. Never before have I had to worry about the weather being a factor once getting past the month of April. I have a brother-in-law who lives in England, while he was over ...
Community Scoreboard
LOCAL GOLF Turlock Tee-Birds First flight: 1. Emily Gomes 35, 2. Ruth Fortado 37, 3. Peggy Jenkin 40.Second flight: 1. Marlene Hendrickson 37, 2. Elaine Garcia 38, 3. Joyce Patrias 41.Captain's Trophy: Emily Gomes.
Stanislaus County residents shine at Special Olympics
Turlocker Ryan Gosik looks forward to the Stanislaus County Special Olympics every year. He doesn't just have one favorite event; all of the events are his favorite.
Fair makes changes for motocross event
Every year hundreds of motocross riders and fans pack the FoodMaxx Arena during the Stanislaus County Fair. The motocross event is a popular attraction at the fair and draws a large number of riders, making each event a long affair, often going into the wee hours of the morning. The 38th District Agricultural Association Board of Directors decided to make a change that will, hopefully, give motocross riders and their fans a little bit more ...
Community Scoreboard
LOCAL GOLF Turlock Tee-Birds First flight • 1. Alyson McCandless, 2. Ruth Sperry 40, 3. Emily Gomes 41 Second flight • 1. Diane Arakelian 38, 2. Joyce Patrias 40, 3. Marlene Hendrickson 41
Former coach wins national track title
Longtime Turlock teacher and retired coach James Hollister won the indoor title at the National Masters Pentathlon Championship at Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Boston in the 65-age group last weekend. Hollister amassed 4,011 points, 443 shy of the world record.
Pitman senior to play soccer against world’s best
For years, Donya Oliveira's soccer skills have taken her to various places all across the country to compete with the best players around. She's been taking the sport seriously since age 8.
Fishing after a storm can be hit or miss
Fishing after a storm sometimes can turn the bite on. I remember one year when we had three storms in a row. Parts of I-5 were actually closed due to flooding but that didn't stop us from fishing Lake Amador. When we got there, the water was all muddied up and had risen several feet. Not really sure how to approach those conditions, we tossed out our plastic worms and proceeded to have one of ...
Articles by Section - Community
Local swim program goes back to roots
While Kim Corgiat was explaining the "rebranding" of Turlock Aquatic Club, the coach kept an eye on her swimmers, who were in the middle of a friendly competition toward the end of practice at the Pitman High pool. In this instance, swimming was not a task. It was a fun activity, and that's how Corgiat and her program want others to see it. "We're trying to have a lot more fun out here," ...
Area swimmer launches disabilities awareness campaign
Turlock native Harry Boucher is using his love of swimming to spread the message that people with disabilities deserve to Live Without Limits. Boucher was inspired by his 7-year-old son, Max, to reach out to the public with his Live Without Limits campaign. Max was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was 2-years-old and uses a wheelchair and a walker to get around.
Stanislaus cowgirl ranked 16th in CCPRA standings
For Stanislaus County cowgirl Bailey Castello, 21, rodeo is in her blood. Her signature event is team roping and it's something that comes naturally for her. The Castello family has run a beef cattle ranch in Livermore for decades and as a child she learned the family business in the saddle with a rope in her hand.
Destruction Derby II Metal Mayhem Results
Stanislaus County Fair, July 19
Demo derby brings the action, despite fewer cars
With the drop of the official's green flag "Traditional Turmoil," the first of two Turlock Lion's Club Annual Demolition Derbies, roared to life on Monday night in front of the packed to capacity grandstands in the Food Maxx Arena.
Traditional Turmoil Demolition Derby Results
Stanislaus County Fair, July 18
Quad drag racers, motorcycle freestylers highlight weekend events
Sunday night's crowd at FoodMaxx Arena at the Stanislaus County Fair experienced two unique motorsports. One did damage on the ground, the other did it in the air.
Kickoff Carnival to involve Stanislaus soccer, Turlock community
The Cal State Stanislaus men's and women's soccer programs and the Turlock Youth Soccer Association are once again hosting a fun-filled community event to kick off the 2011 season.
Past Turlock footballers meet for breakfast, reminiscing
The old men who walked into Latif's Restaurant on Friday morning were part of a standout bunch.
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