By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
New health center opening met with applause, protest
Denhams appearance draws local opposition groups
health center protest pic1
Congressman Jeff Denham joins Golden Valley Health Center Chief Executive Officer Tony Weber for the grand opening of the Turlock centers expansion on Wednesday. - photo by ANGELINA MARTIN/The Journal
The grand opening of Turlock’s expanded Golden Valley Health Center on West Main Street was a cause for celebration Wednesday, but as community members, legislators and City representatives gathered for the ceremony, protestors also arrived in opposition to Congressman Jeff Denham. GVHC has operated in Turlock for about eight years, said Chief Executive Officer Tony Weber, but the recent renovations to the center will help provide medical access to the community that was not available before. The expansion brought the total number of medical exam rooms at GVHC from six to 12, and six dental rooms were also added, bringing essential dental services that were not there in the past.
Keep reading for free
Enter your email address to continue reading.
Drake Milligan rocks, tractor pulling roars and temps rise as 114th Stanislaus County Fair starts
fair 1
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.
Keep reading for free
Enter your email address to continue reading.