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Animals, energy and firefighters keep Turlock hopping
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Three-year-old Braden Torres shows Turlock Firefighter Matt Campos that he can stop, drop and roll if caught on fire at the Turlock Fire Department’s open house at Fire Station No. 1 on Sunday. - photo by MAEGAN MARTENS / The Journal
Updated: Oct 6, 2010, 2:03 AM
Published: Oct 6, 2010, 2:17 AM

October started with a bang for area residents, as a plethora of events and activities were held.

Education was the goal of the animal adoption event at Turlock Tractor Supply on Saturday. This year’s adoption event included a petting zoo, face painting, and a horse exhibit. 

An energy fair was held at Walnut Education Center that featured recycling and a variety of green activities.

On Sunday, Turlock Fire Station No. 1 opened their doors and invited the community to participate in safety demonstrations and enjoy a free hotdog and entertainment.

Ladies from the Dazzling Divas Red Hat Society in Newman donated 40 hand-made quilts to St. Francis Assisted Care in Turlock on Monday.

 
Lourenco family remembered at Stanislaus County Fair
Pitman High graduate shares story behind award-winning tribute bench
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Pitman High graduate Chrys Kamesch and school FFA advisor Trenton Kemps pose with the custom bench that Kamesch created in honor of the Lourenco family, a project that won top honors at last week’s Stanislaus County Fair (CHRISTOPHER CORREA/The Journal).
Christopher Correa
Turlock Journal
Published: Jul 23, 2025, 11:54 AM
As thousands took to Turlock over the last two weeks for the 2025 Stanislaus County Fair, the absence of a family that was incredibly dedicated to the community and especially its agricultural activities was heavily felt by several attendees. That included members of the Pitman High School FFA chapter.
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