81-year-old driver struck, killed by train in Turlock

TURLOCK, Calif. — An 81-year-old man died after the car he was driving was hit by a train in Turlock Monday afternoon. According to the Turlock Police Department, the deadly crash happened at the Monte Vista and Golden State railroad crossing just after 1:45 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a blue Subaru which had… Keep Reading

Merced College to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics

Merced County will host community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics next week at Merced College, with the possibility of more the following week. Dignity Health-Mercy Medical Center, University of California Health, UC Merced, Merced College and other health practitioners and volunteers are partnering with the County to facilitate these clinics. These vaccine doses were made available through… Keep Reading

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Air filters installed in Turlock buses in Califronia

The city of Turlock will become the first in California to install air cleaning devices across its entire operational bus fleet, as it looks to protect its drivers from the risk of airborne transmission of coronavirus. Turlock Transit, the city’s transit agency, plans to install 20 AirLabs AirBubbl air cleaning devices in the driver cabins… Keep Reading

Stanislaus State Launches Innovative Near-Peer Coaching Initiative to Boost Student Success

TURLOCK, Calif. -- California State University-Stanislaus (Stanislaus State), a Hispanic-serving institution that serves more than 8,600 students in California's Central Valley, today announced a major new initiative designed to improve student retention, particularly among low-income and first-generation students at its Stockton campus. Through a partnership with College Possible, a national nonprofit that connects high school and college students with near-peer… Keep Reading

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Seahawks compile 1-1 record

The 209 Seahawks Football Club had one team compete at an undisclosed location in Northern California this past month. The 14-and-under squad won one of its two games. Ceres earned a hard-fought 14-6 win over the Bay Area 300 Legacy on Jan. 24. Jeremiah Stine accounted for both of the Seahawks’ touchdowns. He had rushing… Keep Reading

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Record Breaking Apartment Sale in Turlock by The Mogharebi Group

TURLOCK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Mogharebi Group, (“TMG”) has completed the sale of Arbor Manor Senior Cottage Homes, a 49-unit senior community located at 140 West Minnesota Avenue in Turlock, California. The property sold with multiple offers for a record-setting sales price of $7.2 million or $147,000 per unit. “Due to strong in-place cash flow and desirable central location, Arbor… Keep Reading

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Turlock High grad honors late daughter through candle business

Denair resident and Turlock High School alumna Kaylee Shipman is helping those stuck inside during the pandemic fill their homes with a little bit of warmth — and some sensational aromas — all while celebrating the memory of her late daughter.  Shipman first started her business, MC Candles, in October 2019 and has since amassed… Keep Reading

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Rental scams reported in Turlock

The Turlock Police Department has issued a warning for residents about a rental scam that has been making the rounds online in January. Over the course of the month the police department took five reports of rental fraud that were eventually linked by an investigator to one individual, who lives outside the United States. The… Keep Reading

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