Turlock Unified School District Candidate Profiles

Felica Renshaw I am one of the incumbents, and I have served for twelve years. Six of those years were spent on the Turlock Joint Elementary School Board and the last six have been on the Turlock Unified School Board. I believe that I have valuable experience, training, and perspective into the needs and challenges of each of our schools that make me uniquely qualified in this race. I have truly enjoyed the opportunity to ...

Turlock Irrigation District Area 5 Candidate Profiles

Pamela Sweeten I would make a good Turlock Irrigation District director because officials must be familiar with local conditions and priorities and be able to make decisions which balance the goals of price, quality and reliability. Our state is facing an extreme water shortage. We need experienced local leadership to maintain and protect the farms and homes utilizing the power and water provided by the Turlock Irrigation District. I am prepared to work hard to ...

Body found in Summerfaire Park

The body of a dead woman was discovered Tuesday morning in Summerfaire Park in the playground area. Police said the investigation is in its earliest stage and have not determined if foul play was involved. More details to follow as they become available.

Toy train show delivers Christmas spirit

After the tree is trimmed, the lights strewn, and the ornaments hung, a Christmas tree just isn't complete. At least, not if you ask Bill McLimands, a member of the non-profit San Joaquin Valley Toy Train Operators. "A train around a Christmas tree, that's what says Christmas," McLimands said. For many SJVTTO members, childhood Christmases were marked by ogling the intricate toy train displays at department stores. That intimate connection ...

Batten down the hatches

A strong Pacific frontal system pushed heavy rains and gusty winds into much of Northern California, prompting flood warnings and wind advisories for much of the area. A reprieve from the wind and rain isn't expected until Monday, with the third and potentially largest storm hitting tonight and continuing into Sunday. The third storm is expected to drop 10 to 14 inches of rain in the north end of the state and ...

State snubs healthcare meeting

A briefing intended to collect testimony and share information on healthcare challenges in rural California was overshadowed by the absence of state representatives. The meeting, helmed by Assemblymember Kristin Olsen (R – Modesto), who chairs the California Legislative Rural Caucus, welcomed speakers from non-profits, health clinics, and hospitals – but not the State of California. "The state decided not to show up," Olsen said. Representatives from the State Department of Health ...

Kaepernick jerseys prove to be an elusive gift

The hottest gift in Turlock this Christmas season could be a San Francisco 49ers Colin Kaepernick jersey, but finding a store that carries them could be the tricky part. Kaepernick, a Turlock native and Pitman High School graduate, has been garnering national attention for his prowess on the field and has earned his third start at quarterback for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Ram's. With the holidays approaching, merchandise with Kaepernick's ...

Woman killed on Golden State Boulevard

A female pedestrian was struck and killed early this morning on Golden State Boulevard, just south of Turlock. The woman has not been identified pending next of kin notification. The incident was reported just before 2:30 a.m. Wednesday on the southbound lanes of Golden State Boulevard, south of Griffith Avenue. The driver of the 2005 Mazda 3 that struck the woman was identified by the California Highway Patrol as Carlos Desousa, ...

Police pursuit ends with shootout

Mother charged in death of special needs child

TUSD faces grim budget decisions

The Turlock Unified School District's Budget Advisory Committee is scheduled to present a list of five budget reduction recommendations to the Board of Trustees at Tuesday's regular meeting.

Local runners find fulfillment in crossing the finish line

Shelley Francesconi has been a runner most of her adult life. The Turlock resident put on a pair of running shoes at the age of 21 as a way to tone her body and build muscle. Thirty-five years later, she's still hitting the pavement three days a week.

A father’s sacrifice

Turlock parents Les and Cindy Crutcher received some of the scariest news a parent could ever hear last May.

Youth football financial theft case continues

The embezzlement case against a former president of the Turlock Youth Football League was issued another continuance after his defense attorney said new information about the case had come to his attention.

Blue Diamond a ‘game changer,’ mayor says

Blue Diamond Growers broke ground on their massive new Turlock almond processing facility Thursday, but are remaining quiet about the development's costs or the number of laborers it will employ.

Gunman kills deputy, locksmith

A grim reminder about the dangers law enforcement face on a daily basis was served to the Stanislaus County community Thursday when a sheriff's deputy and a locksmith were shot to death while serving an eviction notice in Modesto.

New city median to use artificial turf

The City of Turlock's going green - and saving green - by turning away from traditional green grass in a new city median.

Teen birth rate reaches new low in California

The efforts to reduce the teen birth rate in California continue to show success with the state recording a new low for the last year analyzed.