On Tuesday, July 18th, 2023, at 3:40 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to reported fraudulent activity at The Home Depot, 2800 Countryside Dr, Turlock, after it had been discovered that an employee had been taking money out of the cash register. Continue reading on turlockareanews.com Keep Reading
The unemployment rates in Stanislaus and Merced counties rose again during the month of June, according to the latest data provided by the State of California Employee Development Department, making it five out of the last six months in which regional rates have failed to improve. In Stanislaus County, the rate rose from 6.4% in… Keep Reading
For the fifth year, Salon Rouge in downtown Turlock is getting set to host one of the more unique fundraisers of the year on Sunday afternoon. Tabbed as “Salsa and Scissors” the stylists at the salon will once again be donating their time and services for Ramina’s Memorial Corporation, a non-profit organization in honor of… Keep Reading
Back in 2015, California's dry earth was crunching under a fourth year of drought. Then-Governor Jerry Brown ordered an unprecedented 25% reduction in home water use. Farmers, who use the most water, volunteered too to avoid deeper, mandatory cuts. Brown also set a goal for the state to get half its energy from renewable sources,… Keep Reading
To support its efforts to improve nutrition security during the earliest stages of life, Dairy Council of California is thrilled to partner with Community Health Centers of America on a $250,000 grant awarded by the Legacy Health Endowment in Turlock. Through the grant, Dairy Council of California will partner with CHCA and other local organizations to provide… Keep Reading
After an absence of three years, the popular Letters to Santa Charity live event will return on Oct. 21 at the Assyrian American Civic Club, 2618 N. Golden State Blvd., Turlock. To help ensure that the charity event’s return is successful, the Letters to Santa board is seeking sponsors. Continue reading on Turlock Journal Keep Reading
For the first time in two years, the Turlock library will be open on Fridays after the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 Tuesday to expand operating hours for county libraries effective Aug. 5. Since March 2021, sales-tax revenues have come in at or higher than expected, resulting in an increased fund balance for… Keep Reading
Modesto City Schools has paused its move toward high school boundary changes, and staff will recommend the Board of Education defer any adjustments for the time being. The reason: Improvements to be made on high school campuses as the result of the passage of bond Measure L in November could change students’ attendance patterns, district… Keep Reading
An 81-year-old Modesto resident was found dead in his home swimming pool Sunday evening after apparently having been in the water at least a couple of days. Public safety responders went to a home on Sherwood Court, southeast of Sherwood and Bowen avenues, at about 6:15 p.m. after getting a report of a drowning. Continue… Keep Reading
In a shocking accident, a young Californian mom tragically lost her life in Modesto's Beard Brook Park on July 8, 2023. The victim, 27-year-old Christine Chavez, was reportedly lying down in a weed-filled area of the park when a groundskeeper unknowingly ran over her with a lawnmower. Devastatingly, the worker only spotted Chavez's body after the horrific incident.… Keep Reading
