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Marine Corps Pvt. Diana C. Yorba, daughter of Diana A. and Javier Riojas of Hughson, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C.
For 13 weeks, Yorba stayed committed during some of the world's most demanding entry-level military training in order to be transformed from civilian to Marine instilled with pride, discipline and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Training subjects included close-order drill, marksmanship with an M-16A4 rifle, physical fitness, martial arts, swimming, military history, customs and courtesies.
One week prior to graduation, Yorba endured The Crucible, a 54-hour final test of recruits' minds and bodies. Upon completion, recruits are presented the Marine Corps emblem and called Marines for the first time.
Yorba is a 2011 graduate of Hughson High School.

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).
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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