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A library champion's lasting legacy
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Pat Portwood’s husband Ron touches the plaque unveiled by Supervisor Vito Chiesa in her honor outside the Turlock Library on April 2 (SABRA STAFFORD/The Journal).
Sabra Stafford
Turlock Journal
Published: Apr 9, 2025, 8:24 PM
In a heartfelt tribute at the Turlock Public Library, community leaders, friends and family celebrated the life and contributions of Pat Portwood, a dedicated library advocate who transformed local literacy efforts.
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Drake Milligan rocks, tractor pulling roars and temps rise as 114th Stanislaus County Fair starts
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StanCoFair influencers Jocelyn McKay and Kristina Cornejo and their kids enjoy the opening day of the fair (CANDY PADILLA/The Journal).
Christopher Correa
Turlock Journal
Updated: Jul 12, 2025, 10:20 AM
Published: Jul 12, 2025, 10:17 AM
A recurring theme at the opening night of the 2025 Stanislaus County Fair in Turlock — the 107th edition of the annual event — was the heat. Sure, it's not 108 degrees like last year, but 102 on Friday afternoon wasn't too far off.
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