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For the love of mac and cheese

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Just over a year after the “I Heart Mac and Cheese” signs were installed at the shopping center at 1205 W. Monte Vista Ave. in Turlock, the fast-growing national chain officially opened their doors to the public on Monday as part of a special ribbon-cutting event alongside the Turlock Chamber of Commerce.

“It’s amazing to finally open and see all these people,” said Ben Bazar, who opened the franchise location alongside his wife, Tracy. “It’s really a dream come true. It’s turning out better than I thought.

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Local wildlife center called on to help in avian botulism outbreak

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A makeshift triage center is being set up Friday afternoon on the grounds of the Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center, just a few hundred feet from the Tuolumne River.

Executive director Donna Burt and her team, working under a pop-up canopy to fight the glaring sun, are waiting for California Department of Fish and Wildlife personnel to deliver birds from Kings County that are afflicted with avian botulism.

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Man arrested in Turlock on suspicion of poisoning ex-girlfriend

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Turlock police on Thursday arrested a man on suspicion of poisoning his ex-girlfriend.

The victim called police around 1 a.m. to report that a man she’d dated for about a year and recently broke up with had put rat poisoning in her food, makeup and marijuana, according to Turlock Police Department spokeswoman Dominique Sanchez.

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Turlock police investigating ‘antisemitic messages’ left on residents’ lawns

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 Antisemitic messages found on Turlock residents' lawns are now being investigated, according to officials.

The Turlock Police Department says the messages were found at "various households" in the northeast part of the city and cases similar to this have happened throughout California.

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Red Cross to permanently close Sonora blood bank next month

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The Sonora Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center at Greenley and Sanguinetti roads will close effective Sept. 23 because it’s “among the top high-cost Red Cross Donation Centers in the country,” the nonprofit American Red Cross recently told donors in Tuolumne County.

In an email sent to donors earlier this month, the national organization said the Sonora blood bank “has struggled to collect blood products despite the best efforts of staff and dedicated donors.”

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Modesto water bills will rise nearly 25% by 2027. Here are 8 ways customers can save money

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The Modesto City Council voted Tuesday evening to boost water rates nearly 25% by 2027.

The average residential bill will go from $67.13 a month now to $83.66 in 2027, a staff report said. Actual charges are much higher in the dry months and lower in other times.

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‘Clear the Shelter’ aim of free pet adoption event

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Stanislaus Animal Services Agency will be participating in the nationwide "Clear the Shelters" event on Friday and Saturday. This special event will offer a unique opportunity for animal enthusiasts to find their furry companions without any adoption fees.

As SASA finds itself facing unprecedented overcrowding with over 260 animals in its care, the "Clear the Shelters" event couldn't come at a more opportune time, according to shelter staff. To alleviate the situation and create room for more dogs in need, SASA is waiving all adoption fees for all dogs and cats during these two days.

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Assyrian Festival returns to Turlock

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The local Assyrian community will celebrate its rich traditions at the ninth annual Assyrian Festival on Sept. 16-17 at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. 

Admission and parking are free.

“We really want to showcase the culture, food and dancing of the Assyrian people,” said festival co-chair Sweeny Youmaran. “But this festival is for the entire community, not just Assyrians. We want to be able to open up the festival to entire community and welcome them with open arms, and invite them to take part in all we have to offer.”

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Local unemployment rates bounce back in July

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For the first time in 2023, both Stanislaus and Merced counties saw their unemployment rates drop in the same month.

According to the latest data from the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD), Stanislaus County’s unemployment rate dropped from 6.8 percent in June to 6.5 percent in July, adding roughly 800 jobs. Similarly, Merced County’s unemployment went from 9.4 percent in June to 8.6 percent in July, adding 900 jobs.

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