Where to Get a Car Seat Checked in Turlock
Turlock families can call two local offices for a car seat check. Here's what to bring, who can qualify for a replacement seat and what a new county grant covers for young riders. Keep Reading
Turlock News and Local Guides
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Latest Turlock News
Two Nights of Classical Guitar at Stan State’s Guitarraganza
Hear the Córdova and Rodríguez Guitar Duo on Friday, then come back Saturday for the competition final and closing gala. Both concerts start at 7:30 p.m. at Snider Recital Hall, with free parking in Lot 3 and an option to watch from home. Keep Reading
Friday Football Near Turlock: Five Bowl and Playoff Games
All five games kick off at 6 p.m. Friday. Turlock hosts Atwater at Joe Debely Stadium, Pitman travels to El Dorado and three nearby schools play for spots in the section semifinals. Here is where to go and what is at stake. Keep Reading
Turlock eCademy Changes: What Families Can Ask on Nov. 10
Turlock Unified plans to expand home school at Crane through eighth grade and move independent study for grades 7–12 to its comprehensive schools. The district is taking questions Tuesday at 6 p.m. Here is what families can ask about placement, weekly schedules and enrollment. Keep Reading
Turlock Veterans Day 2026: Ceremony, Bus Times and Local Resources
Turlock's Veterans Day ceremony starts Wednesday at 10 a.m. on North Broadway. Here's where to go, which bus gets you there in time and where to find help after the holiday. Keep Reading
Turlock’s $108 Million Animal Health Lab Expands Livestock Testing
Turlock's expanded animal health lab adds livestock testing to its longtime poultry work. Here's what changed, who the building honors and how to submit a sample. Keep Reading
Three Turlock Holiday Markets to Shop This November
Browse more than 80 vendors at the fairgrounds on November 7, shop downtown before the November 27 tree lighting, or visit Pageo Lavender Farm on November 28. Keep Reading
Turlock Election Results: Amy Bublak Leads by 651 Votes
Amy Bublak leads Jim Reape by 651 votes, while Cassandra Abram and Ryan Taylor are separated by just 31. Our election roundup explains the mayoral count, council and school-board races, statewide winners and full-district returns. It also shows why 100% of precincts reporting does not mean every ballot has been counted. Keep Reading
Bowling, Soccer and Saunas: Inside Turlock’s $200,000 Opioid Plan
Turlock approved $200,000 in opioid settlement spending, including youth programs at Westside Ministries, Ten Pin and Turlock Indoor Soccer. The packet explains the separate sauna budget, insurance allowances and conditions for payment. Here's what residents can track next. Keep Reading
Dot-Marie Jones Stars in ‘Breeder,’ a Thriller with Turlock Ties
Dot-Marie Jones grew up in Hilmar. Executive producer Trenton Waterson grew up in Turlock. Their new thriller, Breeder, is playing locally this week. Here's the story behind those connections, an earlier film that brought Trenton home and what to know before buying a ticket. Keep Reading
