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Only 4 percent of all Boy Scouts attain the Eagle rank, and Turlock teen Ryan Burns can proudly count himself among those elite. A member of Turlock Troop #451, Burns earned Eagle Scout status after obtaining 27 merit badges and successfully completing a community service project. “It’s a great feeling to be recognized for all of my hard work and efforts over the years,” said Burns. The Distinguished Eagle Scout Award ... Read More
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Air Force Airman Jose I. Medina graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Medina is the son of ... Read More
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The Portuguese culture was alive on Monday night as 100 students from the Jorge de Sena School performed traditional Portuguese songs for their end of the year presentation at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Jorge de Sena is an after school program language class that originated in 1985 by a group of parents who wanted their kids to learn the language and culture of Portugal. Today, Jorge de Sena School houses over ... Read More
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More than 57,000 drivers were ticketed for handheld cell phone talking or texting during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety and the California Highway Patrol. The citations written by CHP officers, as well as over 250 local law enforcement agencies across the state, match the number handed to drivers in last year’s April campaign. The monthly number of cell phone tickets outside of this special ... Read More
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Raley’s customers can now support disaster relief efforts in the tornado-struck town of Moore during their stop at the local grocery store. Raley’s announced that it is designating all donations to Food for Families collection boxes at its checkstands in its 128 Raley’s, Bel Air, Nob Hill Foods and Food Source stores to Moore, Okla. tornado disaster relief, now through June 24. Raley’s will absorb all administrative costs to ensure that all ... Read More
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Although the technique of dry farming is centuries old, area farmers are reviving the seldom used practice in preparation for irrigation shortfalls. The idea of dry farming is simple. Farmers rely on rainwater instead of irrigation to water the crops. The pros? Not having to pump out groundwater and yielding better tasting fruits. The cons? A possible risk of no rain, which can prove to be a financial disaster. The technique, which ... Read More
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The Carnegie Arts Foundation's bankroll could get a bit of a boost come Tuesday if the Turlock City Council agrees to return the majority of their performance security deposit. Read More
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Despite signs of a gradual economic recovery, uncertainty still lingers for Californians who are expected to be cautious in their travel spending this upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. AAA’s travel survey projects that just over 4.0 million Californians plan on traveling 50 miles or more this Memorial Day holiday weekend. This represents a slight decrease of -2.1 percent from last year. “Despite the diminished tailwind for travel plans among Californians this Memorial ... Read More
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Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Turlock will lead a Congressional subcommittee hearing on Tuesday on the accountability of funds provided to the state's high speed rail project. Denham, who leads the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials will be inviting half a dozen witnesses to the hearing. Dan Richard, CEO of California High Speed Rail Authority, is set to testify in front of the committee. Denham will be questioning ... Read More
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The California State University Board of Trustees has decided to look no further for top leadership at Turlock's CSU Stanislaus campus. The trustees appointed Joseph F. Sheley the permanent president of California State University, Stanislaus; Sheley has held the position as interim since June 2012. After spending nearly a year getting to know the campus and people, Sheley has big plans for Cal State Stanislaus. He promises to create a more engaged community ... Read More
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As California’s number one export, tourism generated over $102.3 billion in direct spending in 2011 alone. Out of that sum, only $2.9 billion was spent in the Central Valley. Fortunately, there are a group of people right here in the Valley who would like to change that number. Farmers, agritourism professionals, and marketing experts all came together Wednesday at the San Joaquin River Valley Travel and Tourism Summit ... Read More
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When the girls of Walnut Elementary announced they’d be chopping their long hair into short bobs, they touched off a movement of sorts at the school. On Wednesday, 41 brave students gathered during a special opening ceremony and cut at least 10 inches of their hair to be donated to Locks of Love. “It never ceases to amaze me how selfless and compassionate the students at Walnut are,” said 6th grade teacher Jamie ... Read More
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A lone gunman robbed a Turlock grocery store and escaped on a bicycle into a nearby neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, the Turlock Police Department reported. No injuries were reported in Wednesday’s robbery and the suspect remains at large. The robbery occurred just before 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Cost Less Market at 255 W. Main Street. The suspect pulled out a handgun and took an undisclosed amount of cash from the store, said ... Read More
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The weather was perfect for selling lemonade on Saturday, and helping local youth understand the importance of giving back while learning business principles. Among the dozens of young entrepreneurs who set up shop at locations around Turlock and the county for National Lemonade Day on Saturday, were Samantha Robison and Norah Frank. Frank and Robison, both first graders at Medeiros Elementary School, offered traditional lemonade and berry-flavored at their booth at Paramount ... Read More
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With the peak of summer just around the corner, the threat of West Nile virus in Turlock could become a serious reality, experts say. Although there hasn't been a reported case this year, there is a “definite chance” of possible incidents this summer, said Monica Patterson, vector biologist at the Turlock Mosquito Abatement District. WNV is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito, and can infect people, horses, many types of ... Read More
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Although many classroom seats will be empty for Turlock schools this summer, stomachs will not. Beginning on June 6 and ending July 19, the Turlock Unified School District will be taking part in the “Seamless Summer Program,” in an attempt to provide food for those low-income students who go hungry during the summer. The summer program will offer breakfast and lunch on weekdays. Scott Soiseth, TUSD director of child nutrition, said that ... Read More
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Caltrans has construction and closures planned for the following areas this week: Read More
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Name of business: Winton-Ireland Strom & Green Read More
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Emanuel Cancer Center will be celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day on May 30 with a day-long ice cream social for cancer survivors. “More people than ever before are surviving the disease as a result of advances in prevention, early detection, treatment and follow-up care,” said Michael Iltis, executive director of Emanuel Cancer Center. “In America alone, there are nearly 14 million people living with a history of cancer, and we want to celebrate that.” ... Read More
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The Garborg and Solheim lodges of the Sons of Norway held their annual Syttende Mai (May 17) celebration on Saturday at Donnelly Park in honor of the Norwegian Constitution Day. The two Central Valley lodges marked the National Day by flying the Norwegian flag, eating traditional dishes like lefse (a flatbread made of potato, cream and flour) and playing kubb. "Kubb is an old viking game that goes back 1,000 years. It's ... Read More
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Described as “the most stable fiscal footing in well over a decade,” by Governor Jerry Brown, the May revision of the state’s 2013-14 budget has been released, maintaining a $1.1 billion reserve. Since Brown first introduced his proposed spending plan in January, revenues have exceeded projections about $4.5 billion. “The governor did recognize those new revenues during the May revise,” said Turlock Unified School District’s Assistant Superintendent of Financial Services Lori Decker. ... Read More
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Hilmar resident Jamie Carmona was one of the hundreds of parents who left the 3rd annual Safety Saturday event feeling a little more secure about the safety of her children. “This event is very important because it gives parents the essential tools in safety and child protection,” said Carmona. “I learned how to properly install seat belts for my two younger children. I definitely plan on attending next year.” Over 800 people ... Read More
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An unattended toaster is to blame for a house fire that caused an estimated $10,000 in damage, according to the Turlock Fire Department. The TFD said the fire could have been much worse if not for the quick actions of a neighbor. The fire was reported around 12:30 p.m. Friday in the 4600 block of McKenna Drive. The fire department said the toaster sparked a fire that set the counter and ... Read More
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