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Monkey Business is a local support group — the program gets its name from the stuffed toy monkey that each child receive...
10/08/2025

Monkey Business is a local support group — the program gets its name from the stuffed toy monkey that each child receives to bond with — run through Emanuel Medical Center. It helps children who have a family member being treated for a chronic illness, or who are undergoing treatment themselves.

Monkey Business can sometimes be a serious matter. Thankfully, the opposite is also true: serious matters can be Monkey Business.

The Stanislaus Sheriff’s air support helicopter will once again be dropping golf balls to benefit the Faith Home Adult T...
10/08/2025

The Stanislaus Sheriff’s air support helicopter will once again be dropping golf balls to benefit the Faith Home Adult Teen Challenge on Nov. 15 at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds.

Get the “drop” on everybody else in town by buying as many golf balls as you can for the sixth annual Ball Drop for Hope fundraiser.

In Stanislaus County, the Turlock Mosquito Abatement District reported the first detection of the virus in mosquito samp...
10/08/2025

In Stanislaus County, the Turlock Mosquito Abatement District reported the first detection of the virus in mosquito samples on June 17. As of late September, at least two human cases have been confirmed, according to county health officials. No fatalities have been reported.

West Nile virus activity has been confirmed in both Stanislaus and Merced counties in 2025, prompting increased mosquito control efforts and public health advisories.

Rios-Ellis began her tenure on July 1, 2024. The Investiture, a longstanding academic tradition, formally celebrates her...
10/08/2025

Rios-Ellis began her tenure on July 1, 2024. The Investiture, a longstanding academic tradition, formally celebrates her leadership and the University’s shared vision for the future.

Stanislaus State marked a historic moment with the investiture of Britt Rios-Ellis, Ph.D., as the university’s 13th president during a ceremony on Friday at Ed and Bertha Fitzpatrick Arena.

"Johnny Big-Ears, the Feel-Good Friend," takes center stage with McGruff the Crime Dog and Turlock author John Paul Padi...
10/08/2025

"Johnny Big-Ears, the Feel-Good Friend," takes center stage with McGruff the Crime Dog and Turlock author John Paul Padilla in a colorful show of support for kindness and safety. Padilla will appear at Scrawl, Scribble & Smirch Books in Gustine on Oct. 25, for a bilingual reading and signing during the Halloween-themed Cocoa with a Cop event—part of National Anti-Bullying Month and a celebration of community care.

GUSTINE — A beloved west side bookstore is brewing up more than just hot chocolate this month. On Oct. 25, Scrawl, Scribble & Smirch Books in Gustine will host a festive and family-friendly event aimed at promoting safety, kindness, and community connection.

A comedy trailblazer, Quinn Dale, will bring his unparalleled wit and daring humor to the Turlock Community Theatre for ...
10/08/2025

A comedy trailblazer, Quinn Dale, will bring his unparalleled wit and daring humor to the Turlock Community Theatre for a show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

A number of fun activities for the whole family are scheduled around the region for the upcoming weekend.

The election will feature a single statewide proposition—Proposition 50—and local officials are urging residents to make...
10/08/2025

The election will feature a single statewide proposition—Proposition 50—and local officials are urging residents to make a plan to vote early, whether by mail, drop box, or in person.

Voters in Stanislaus and Merced counties have until Oct. 20 to register and receive a vote-by-mail ballot for California’s upcoming Statewide Special Election on Nov. 4.

On Monday night from the Pitman football field, the Jaguars held off a late Pride comeback to secure a 21-13 win, creati...
10/08/2025

On Monday night from the Pitman football field, the Jaguars held off a late Pride comeback to secure a 21-13 win, creating a three-way tie atop the standings. The Jaguars, Pride and Bulldogs each have 8-2 records in league play.

In last year’s inaugural flag football season in the Central California Athletic League, it was a constant back-and-forth between crosstown rivals Turlock and Pitman high schools. This year, the Gregori program has entered the chat as a contender for the conference crown.

From Wildcat Ranch in Sonora on Sept. 24, the Hughson High varsity program once again swept the varsity team competition...
10/08/2025

From Wildcat Ranch in Sonora on Sept. 24, the Hughson High varsity program once again swept the varsity team competitions to clinch league titles.

The Trans-Valley League cross country season transitioned to California’s Gold Country last week with the second of three conference meets of the season.

The Warriors, who held the No. 2 national ranking for the past three weeks, remain in the Top 20 for the fifth straight ...
10/08/2025

The Warriors, who held the No. 2 national ranking for the past three weeks, remain in the Top 20 for the fifth straight week and continue to lead the West Region for the fourth consecutive week, as announced Tuesday.

The Stanislaus State men's soccer team is off to the best start in program history and continues to make waves on the national stage, ranking No. 3 in the latest United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II poll.

Pitman High students showed their homecoming 'Pride' before the varsity football team defeated Modesto High on the gridi...
10/04/2025

Pitman High students showed their homecoming 'Pride' before the varsity football team defeated Modesto High on the gridiron.

Pitman High celebrated its fall homecoming with week-long activities including Hocochella dress-up days, a parade on Friday, the crowning of the 2025 Homecoming Court and, of course, the Pride football team took on the Modesto Panthers at Joe Debely Stadium.

ProteinHouse Turlock — 1858 Countryside Drive — provides another option to health-conscious eaters. It’s now open daily ...
10/04/2025

ProteinHouse Turlock — 1858 Countryside Drive — provides another option to health-conscious eaters. It’s now open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Finding time to visit the gym and work out regularly can be difficult, and it often requires eating on the go to make everything fit your schedule.

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