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Zachery Ramos is serving as an artist-in-residency at the Children’s Discovery Museum in San Jose, where he is teaching ...
02/19/2025

Zachery Ramos is serving as an artist-in-residency at the Children’s Discovery Museum in San Jose, where he is teaching children the art of Lego design.

Growing up in Gustine, Zachery Ramos always had an affinity for Legos, often building and deconstructing sets to create unique masterpieces.

Bob Hoskins’ contributions in education, marked by an unwavering commitment to his students and community, is what impre...
02/19/2025

Bob Hoskins’ contributions in education, marked by an unwavering commitment to his students and community, is what impressed the engineers council.

A former Turlock High School teacher will be honored this week by the San Joaquin Engineers Council with a Distinguished Service Award.

For many fleeing Michoacán’s bloodshed, escaping wasn’t enough. Once they reached the U.S., they fought to prove their p...
02/19/2025

For many fleeing Michoacán’s bloodshed, escaping wasn’t enough. Once they reached the U.S., they fought to prove their persecution met the strict legal criteria for asylum.

At 19, Dania stood trembling at the border, surrendering to U.S. authorities as cartel violence left her with no choice but to seek asylum.

Cole Martin finished with a game-high 28 points, while Avery Sanchez totaled 21 — neither played much in the fourth quar...
02/19/2025

Cole Martin finished with a game-high 28 points, while Avery Sanchez totaled 21 — neither played much in the fourth quarter — and helped Pitman snap a three-game losing streak.

Junior Cole Martin and senior Avery Sanchez combined for nearly 50 points, leading Pitman High’s boys basketball team to a convincing 72-47 victory over Tokay (Lodi) in a Sac-Joaquin Section Division I play-in game Tuesday.

Hilmar will next host the semifinal match at 3 p.m. Thursday against No. 5 Argonaut.
02/19/2025

Hilmar will next host the semifinal match at 3 p.m. Thursday against No. 5 Argonaut.

No Trans-Valley League title for Hilmar High’s varsity girls soccer team? No problem.

Despite having home-field advantage, Denair’s historic season came to an end following a 4-0 shutout loss to Bradshaw Ch...
02/19/2025

Despite having home-field advantage, Denair’s historic season came to an end following a 4-0 shutout loss to Bradshaw Christian in the quarterfinals of the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division VI on Tuesday.

After being awarded a first-round bye following a regular season where they finished with 16 wins and first place in the Southern League standings, the No.4 Denair High School girls soccer program had their sights set on a deep postseason run.

The No. 15 Bulldogs put in a dominant performance against No. 18 Central Valley of Ceres on Tuesday night, cruising to a...
02/19/2025

The No. 15 Bulldogs put in a dominant performance against No. 18 Central Valley of Ceres on Tuesday night, cruising to a 69-44 victory. The ‘Dogs will now travel to play No. 2 Inderkum (26-1) at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the first official round of the tournament.

Turlock High’s boys varsity basketball team admitted they felt slighted that they were chosen as a play-in team for this year’s CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division I playoffs, the same fate as their crosstown rival Pitman despite sweeping them in the regular season and finishing a spot ahead of the...

Jenni Brannon has owned Lightly Used Books in downtown Turlock since 2020 and decided to close the store at the end of M...
02/19/2025

Jenni Brannon has owned Lightly Used Books in downtown Turlock since 2020 and decided to close the store at the end of March.

After five years as owner of Lightly Used Books in downtown Turlock, Jenni Brannon has made the decision to close the second-hand bookstore.

On Dec. 4, 2017, Shaun Mark Santos and his accomplices targeted Donnelly Park in Turlock, seeking new victims.
02/19/2025

On Dec. 4, 2017, Shaun Mark Santos and his accomplices targeted Donnelly Park in Turlock, seeking new victims.

A Modesto man accused of a violent robbery and killing of a young man in Donnelly Park more than seven years ago has been convicted of murder by a Stanislaus County jury.

Despite recent storms that flooded city streets, more rainfall is needed to hit a historic average precipitation year in...
02/19/2025

Despite recent storms that flooded city streets, more rainfall is needed to hit a historic average precipitation year in the Tuolumne watershed.

Don’t put away the pray for rain signs just yet.

The Groundwater Recharge Technical Assistance Act and the Every Drop Counts Act propose modifications to existing water ...
02/19/2025

The Groundwater Recharge Technical Assistance Act and the Every Drop Counts Act propose modifications to existing water infrastructure laws, expanding eligibility and support for regional projects like the Del Puerto Water District’s Orestimba Creek Recharge and Recovery Project, which enhances local agricultural water supply resilience.

Legislation introduced to the House by Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) aims to secure more federal funding for vital groundwater recharge projects, including significant investments for the westside of Stanislaus County.

The sheriff’s office asks that anyone who may have been a victim of theft in Denair on Feb.16, to contact Detective Gome...
02/19/2025

The sheriff’s office asks that anyone who may have been a victim of theft in Denair on Feb.16, to contact Detective Gomes at (209) 652-0654 or Detective Domingos at (209) 226-5998.

An investigation by the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office was launched after a series of auto burglaries and thefts in Denair.

Pitman boys and girls claim more blue banners
02/19/2025

Pitman boys and girls claim more blue banners

Another week, another pair of CIF Sac-Joaquin Section banners collected by the Pitman High School wrestling program.

It'll be a jam-packed night of high school hoops across the city on Tuesday, as the Turlock and Pitman boys programs wer...
02/16/2025

It'll be a jam-packed night of high school hoops across the city on Tuesday, as the Turlock and Pitman boys programs were each seeded as play-in participants in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division I postseason bracket.

It will be a jam-packed night of high school hoops across the city on Tuesday, as the Turlock and Pitman boys programs were each seeded as play-in participants in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division I postseason bracket.

This year 12 emerging artists are featured in a group exhibition in the Ferrari Gallery in a show themed Growing Talent,...
02/15/2025

This year 12 emerging artists are featured in a group exhibition in the Ferrari Gallery in a show themed Growing Talent, on view now through May 17.

In its annual Valley Focus exhibition, the Carnegie Arts Center has, for more than 10 years, displayed the work of regional artists and explored their relationship to their communities.

The purpose of the City of Turlock’s Community Event & Activities Grant Program is to assist organizations that are comm...
02/15/2025

The purpose of the City of Turlock’s Community Event & Activities Grant Program is to assist organizations that are committed to promoting Turlock through a variety of events and activities that highlight the community, enhance the quality of life for residents and invite guests to visit Turlock, all of which have a positive impact on the local economy.

Those looking to host community events and activities in Turlock have another opportunity to receive funding as the city is once again accepting applications for the Community Events and Activities Grant.

Citizens of Stanislaus County, age 60 or older, may be nominated for their outstanding volunteer work in any of the foll...
02/15/2025

Citizens of Stanislaus County, age 60 or older, may be nominated for their outstanding volunteer work in any of the following areas: community service, dedication/commitment, leadership, volunteer work, being a good neighbor, and role model in the community.

Stanislaus County’s Commission on Aging is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Senior Awards.

Based on the recent seizure, the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office, along with local law enforcement partners...
02/15/2025

Based on the recent seizure, the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office, along with local law enforcement partners and Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, believes that this dangerous chemical may have been mixed into the drug supply in Stanislaus County.

Officials are warning that a chemical used to protect plastic from ultraviolet light has possibly been mixed into the illicit drug supply circulating in Stanislaus County.

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