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Turlock to commemorate 15th anniversary of 9-11
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Runners participate in Cory Smiths annual Red, White and Blue Run in 2015. The event happens in commemoration of 9-11 and raises funds for various veteran organizations. Registration for this year's event will begin at 8 a.m. Sunday at Donnelly Park. - photo by Journal file photo
As the nation prepares to honor those who tragically lost their lives 15 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001 this Sunday, the Turlock community is invited to pay tribute locally with a patriotic run and remembrance ceremony. United States Army Veteran Cory Smith started the 9-11 Red, White and Blue Run back in 2011 with a fellow Marine veteran. Once Smith posted the event on Facebook, the two-man endeavor evolved into a community event that attracted about 500 runners during the run’s fifth year last year.
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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).
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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