Quick, what’s the first remedy suggested by people who are fed up with lead-footed drivers? If your answer is speed bumps you’d be right. Cities have good reasons for not wanting to install them when people ask for them. Speed bumps are not preferred because they cause all vehicles to be forced to slow down… Keep Reading
After their Salida facility became the first business in Stanislaus County to earn the recognition in April, the Blue Diamond Growers plant in Turlock followed suit this month when it became Green Business Certified. The plant was honored with the distinction following a comprehensive certification process through the Modesto Chamber of Commerce’s California Green Business… Keep Reading
When Off Center Thrift & Gift first opened its doors to the public in December 2006, the goal was to make enough money to pay the rent and keep the lights on, said founding board member Sylvia Cox of the philanthropic shop. Just one month later, the Off Center Board of Directors was able to… Keep Reading
As life begins a return to normalcy amid the easement of COVID restrictions and vaccine success, parents in Turlock have the opportunity to keep their kids busy this summer with the return of two popular activities. The City of Turlock’s Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities department is once again hosting a summer camp for children… Keep Reading
The Ceres Rotary Club Foundation honored outstanding graduating seniors and first-year college students on May 21 with a first or second of two-year educational scholarships. The club’s scholarship program is unique in that the scholarships are paid over two years with four annual awards at $2,500 or $1,250 a year, and the Lew Family Scholarship,… Keep Reading
While most people were enjoying a long weekend or making plans for a barbecue heading to the lakes, approximately 70 Ceres residents took over an hour on Monday to remember those for whom the day was meant: Those who gave up their lives defending the country in the U.S. Armed Forces. The Memorial Day event,… Keep Reading
Prompted by a host of new state laws, the Ceres City Council took action last week to begin the process of making changes to garbage collection practices in Ceres. Among those changes is that household will be receiving a third garbage waste-wheeler for service starting Jan. 1, 2022. One container will be for household waste,… Keep Reading
Family and friends of Sergio Inostros Jr., 25, Mason Mulgado, 8, and Bennet Inostros, 3, busied themselves Tuesday washing a line of vehicles outside Denair Market and taking donations to help with the funeral expenses for the three. Amber Ortega, the sister of Sergio Inostros, said the family is grateful for all the kindness that… Keep Reading
Name of business: Solar Energy Partners Type of business: Home solar solutions Location: 2925 Niagra St., Suite 9, Turlock; www.solarenergy.partners Contact information: 209-326-2578 Specialty: State-of-the-art solar tech History of business: One of the nation’s fastest-growing solar energy companies has helped thousands across five different states make the switch to solar since it was founded in… Keep Reading
For the first time since 2019, the Turlock community gathered for a Memorial Day service at the city’s cemetery on Monday to honor those who sacrificed their lives while serving their country. The annual event, co-hosted by Turlock’s American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars post, was cancelled due to the pandemic last year, with… Keep Reading
