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Kaepernick to host first annual Against All Odds golf tournament

Kaepernick to host first annual Against All Odds golf tournament

From mid-November to early January, Colin Kaepernick revived a storied franchise, energized its loyal fan base, and sent his hometown of Turlock into a frenzy of excitement and pride with his impressive play as San Francisco’s starting quarterback. He gained notoriety within the league and beyond as his name became known around the country and the world. Kaepernick’s success didn’t just impact his personal life or the 49ers’ status in the NFL; it ... Read More

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Posted: may. 10, 2013 11:20 p.m.

	Tony Merafuentes earns his 5th Dan Black Belt A few weeks ago I was surprised with an invitation from Tony Merafuentes to be a guest on the panel for his 5th Dan Black Belt exam. As Master of the Merafuentes Tae Kwon Do Academy of Martial Arts in Turlock, Tony and I had spoken about his students and their accomplishments in the past. He had relayed to me the tenants of tae kwon do and I had formulated a rough understanding of ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: apr. 17, 2013 10:43 a.m.
	Rugby club gaining speed What do you know about Rugby? Its popularity soars in countries like Australia, England, Ireland, and New Zealand but many in the United States are unfamiliar with the sport. A precursor to American football, rugby utilizes a similar ball while following a style of play more like soccer. Players must advance the ball down field as they avoid being tackled by the opposing team for 80 non-stop minutes of action. There are ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: feb. 19, 2013 11:55 p.m.
	Local tennis pro named NorCal Associate Pro of the Year Turlock resident and local tennis pro Bill Weber was honored by the United States Professional Tennis Association at its annual awards banquet with the NorCal Associate Pro of the Year award for 2012. Weber has been involved in tennis for over 40 years and is active with the United States Tennis Association. He is the current area league coordinator of the largest summer junior team program in Northern California and is the newly ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: feb. 12, 2013 10:18 p.m.
	Turlock gets softball Hall of Fame award The City of Turlock was recently awarded the James Farrell Award for its successful hosting of the Girls 16 & 18 and Under Fast Pitch Western Nationals in July 2012—one of the highest rated National Tournaments of the year with a score of 99 out of 100. The award was presented in front of 175 people at the 2013 Greater San Joaquin Hall of Fame Ceremony at the Grape Festival Grounds in Lodi. ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: jan. 29, 2013 9:58 p.m.
	County Regulators looking to save their season Last year Joey Henley and Doug Kitchens were in the early stages of creating a local semi-pro football team to compete in the San Joaquin Valley Football League. They dubbed the squad The County Regulators and invited players from all around the Valley to try out. Former gridiron prospects from the Valley grasped at the opportunity for a second chance to play the game, but with the beginning of the SJVFL drawing closer ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: jan. 22, 2013 11:01 p.m.
	Anglers win big at Motherlode tourney Mother Nature was kind to competitors at the Anglers Choice WRL Motherlode tournament held Dec. 1 on Lake McClure. Forty-seven teams competed under overcast skies and in 60 degree temperatures. All brought out their foul weather gear thinking the worst but there was no rain in sight for at least five or six hours. Blast-off was about 6:45 a.m. and by 7 a.m. all boats were skimming across the lake with just ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: dec. 11, 2012 9:03 p.m.
	Turlock Cycling Team aims to build excitement for sport Turlockers got the chance to meet their first cycling team during the Festival of Lights in downtown Turlock on Friday. Armed with water bottles, Christmas cookies, and posters, the members of Bell Real Estate Cycling helped spread the word about the newest edition to Turlock’s athletic scene. After six months of planning, Robert Bell and 14 other cyclists from the area officially formed BRE Cycling in September, just in time for the 2012-13 ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: nov. 23, 2012 8:56 p.m.
	Football players seek another chance with the County Regulators High school athletics provides young athletes with the opportunity to compete and perform in front of their peers as well as form bonds with their coaches and teammates, but what happens after graduation? Some athletes go on to play at the collegiate level but many don’t get that opportunity and even if they do, that time is limited. So what happens when your playing days are over but the passion for competition still ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: jul. 31, 2012 9:35 p.m.
	Turlock hosts Western National Championship Tournament Thirty-six teams from Southern to Northern California, Oregon and even Hawaii gathered at Pedretti Field on Tuesday to kick of the 2012 Western National Championship Softball Tournament. Teams from two divisions, 16 and under and 18 and under, competed in the first of two pool games, the second of which will be played today, to determine tournament seeding and get a feel for their opponents. This year marks the second time the Western ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: jul. 31, 2012 9:32 p.m.
	Fair motorsports end in the mud The Stanislaus County Fair asked visitors to “imagine the fun” this year but many opted to experience the fun instead, and nowhere was that more evident than in the Food Maxx Arena. During the fair’s 10-day run spectators witnessed two destruction derbies, monster trucks, freestyle motocross and flat track events — but the concluding night of motor sports was arguably the most fun. On Sunday, the Mudbog and Lawn Mower races marked the ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: jul. 24, 2012 10:37 p.m.
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