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Experts, families of overdose victims to talk fentanyl at free Turlock meeting this week

in Community/Health/News

A town hall meeting titled “Fentanyl in Our Community” will be held in Turlock on Thursday to provide education on the deadly drug, community resources and Narcan training, according to two of the presenting organizations: the Turlock Unified School District and Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS).

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine, according to information on the TUSD website.

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Our View: State legislative seats will be filled in Nov. 8 election

in Community/Government/News

The election in November to fill the 35th Assembly District seat is among California’s most interesting. The two competing candidates are both Democrats — Kern County Supervisor Leticia Perez and local family physician Jasmeet Bains.

Surprising political observers and the two candidates themselves, Perez, who has been an elected supervisor for nearly a decade, barely finished in first place in the June primary ahead of political newcomer Bains. Perez had 50.5 percent of the vote to Bains’ 49.5.

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Letter: Support Measure D – Ambulance assessment

in Community/Health/News

Measure D on your November ballot deserves your support. This Measure preserves public safety and ensures essential ambulance services (West Side Community Health Care District) within our communities.

I have always supported our ambulance service since its beginning; the men and women working for us are dedicated, caring, effective and accessible. And this is the only emergency service that will transport us to hospitals in Modesto, Turlock and other communities.

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Local roundup: Lodi golf third in DI, moves on to Masters

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The Lodi High girls golf team placed third at the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I Tournament on Tuesday at Timber Creek Golf Course in Roseville, securing a place at the section Masters tournament next Monday at The Reserve at Spanos Park.

Pleasant Grove won the team standings with a 379, followed by Granite Bay in second with a 387. The Masters takes the top six teams from Division I, and Oak Ridge (396), Folsom (428) and St. Francis (450) filled out those positions.

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Merced County animal shelter reducing adoption fees through November

in Animals/Community/News

The Merced County Sheriff's Animal Services Bureau in Atwater is reducing the cost to adopt through the end of November.

Dogs and puppies will only be $20. Cats and kittens are just $15.

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15 Fun & Best Things to Do in Turlock, California

in Community/Fun/News

Turlock, California, is the second largest city in Stanislaus County and is located in the heart of California’s Central Valley region. Nearby cities in this corner of California include Modesto, Livingston, and Ceres.

It is believed the name “Turlock” originated from the Gaelic word “Turlough,” the name of a village in Ireland as found in James Payn’s story, “Bred in the Bone.” The city was founded in 1871 and was largely known for its grain farming and ranching.

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Volleyball notebook: Beyer one of many teams hunting playoff success after league title

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The Beyer High volleyball team has made its presence known against Western Athletic Conference opponents.

In the past two seasons, the Patriots have a combined 29-0 league record.

The program has gone through a transition in recent years and when head coach Melinda Freeman took over last season, she knew the team could be special.

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At Modesto protest of ‘comply or die’ policing, loved ones of those killed seek justice

in Community/crime/News

About two dozen family members, friends and advocates of police reform gathered early Saturday afternoon at one of Modesto’s busiest intersections to repeat their call for justice in the July 14 fatal shooting of Paul Chavez by a police officer.

The demonstrators gathered at the northwest corner of Briggsmore and McHenry avenues by the Briggsmore Square Shopping Center.

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