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The holiday food boxes are in high demand this year, said Turlock Together coordinator Linda Murphy-Julien.
12/13/2025

The holiday food boxes are in high demand this year, said Turlock Together coordinator Linda Murphy-Julien.

The warehouse at the Turlock Fruit Company has been bustling with activity every night this week and will continue to be all of next week leading up to the annual Turlock Together food box giveaway on Dec. 20.

Jurors and members of the gallery could be seen wiping away tears. One juror sat motionless, her palms pressed together ...
12/13/2025

Jurors and members of the gallery could be seen wiping away tears. One juror sat motionless, her palms pressed together prayer-like with her forefingers resting against her lips.

MODESTO — Jurors in the murder trial of Kelle Anne Brassart let out an audible gasp as they watched video footage Thursday of the defendant’s unattended 2-year-old daughter jump into a swimming pool — a leap that would result in the child’s death.

Overall, crime is down in Turlock, said Chief Hedden, something he attributes to the investment in technology the depart...
12/13/2025

Overall, crime is down in Turlock, said Chief Hedden, something he attributes to the investment in technology the department has done over the past few years.

The Turlock Journal recently sat down with Turlock Police Chief Jason Hedden to talk about overall crime statistics throughout the city, new technology, staffing, recruitment, the use of social media, and more.

A quarter of residents surveyed in a new Merced County poll said they avoided going to a grocery store due to rising inf...
12/13/2025

A quarter of residents surveyed in a new Merced County poll said they avoided going to a grocery store due to rising inflation and the overall cost of living.

Families across Merced County are struggling under the weight of inflation and soaring living costs, forcing many to make painful choices this holiday season, according to a poll conducted by J. Wallin Opinion Research.

The report, to be publicly presented at next week’s MID Board meeting, does not name Byrd or conclude that he is guilty ...
12/13/2025

The report, to be publicly presented at next week’s MID Board meeting, does not name Byrd or conclude that he is guilty of any wrongdoing. Nor do district staff have recommendations on what the board should do with the investigation findings.

Modesto Irrigation District Director Larry Byrd apparently misused MID canal water outside district boundaries, an independent investigation found.

The grant will provide additional programs and resources, including:• DUI checkpoints and patrols focused on stopping su...
12/13/2025

The grant will provide additional programs and resources, including:
• DUI checkpoints and patrols focused on stopping suspected impaired drivers and
• High-visibility distracted driving enforcement operations targeting drivers in
violation of California’s hands-free cell phone law, among others.

The Turlock Police Department announced that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads.

Many regional football standouts are also playing major roles as the postseason gets underway.
12/13/2025

Many regional football standouts are also playing major roles as the postseason gets underway.

As the end of the fall sports season nears at colleges across the nation, awards are beginning to pour in, with several local athletes being honored this week.

Stanislaus State Athletics’ 2026 Hall of Fame Class includes former Director of Athletics Milt Richards.
12/13/2025

Stanislaus State Athletics’ 2026 Hall of Fame Class includes former Director of Athletics Milt Richards.

Stanislaus State Athletics is proud to announce the 2026 Hall of Fame Class, which will be celebrated at the Hall of Fame Brunch Awards Ceremony on Jan. 24, 2026, at the Stanislaus State Event Center on the Stan State campus.

Mark Santos was named the next head coach for the Hilmar High School varsity football team on Tuesday. He will take over...
12/13/2025

Mark Santos was named the next head coach for the Hilmar High School varsity football team on Tuesday. He will take over for Frank Marques, who wrapped up his legendary 23-year career last month.

The Hilmar High School football program began a new chapter this week with the hiring of a new head coach to succeed Frank Marques, who wrapped up his legendary, 23-year career last month.

Christmas Tree Lane remains open to visitors on Tuesday night. Residents thought they may have had to shut it down this ...
12/10/2025

Christmas Tree Lane remains open to visitors on Tuesday night. Residents thought they may have had to shut it down this year due to unexpected construction work, but a public outcry ended in underground work being delayed until the new year.

Good news for Turlockers — the Grinch didn’t steal Christmas Tree Lane.

When the city of Turlock decided to contract for fire services with Modesto in 2022, Wise became Turlock’s fire chief.
12/10/2025

When the city of Turlock decided to contract for fire services with Modesto in 2022, Wise became Turlock’s fire chief.

Kevin Wise officially hanged up a career in fire service on Dec. 1, leaving behind a distinguished 26 years of making safer the communities he served.

The Carnegie Arts Center will host an evening of holiday jazz featuring Stan State Jazz Studies Program Big Band and Com...
12/10/2025

The Carnegie Arts Center will host an evening of holiday jazz featuring Stan State Jazz Studies Program Big Band and Combos from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.

There are a number of fun activities planned for the upcoming weekend around the region.

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