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Off Center Thrift & Gift announced it gave back $100,000 in 2025 to nonprofit organizations serving Stanislaus County an...
01/03/2026

Off Center Thrift & Gift announced it gave back $100,000 in 2025 to nonprofit organizations serving Stanislaus County and parts of Merced County.

For two decades, Off Center Thrift & Gift hasn’t only helped families stay to their budget by offering gently-used clothes, accessories and housewares for low prices, but also made a large impact on local nonprofits.

A look inside the new Nation’s Giant Hamburgers location in Turlock, Smash Bros Burgers set to begin hiring this weekend...
01/03/2026

A look inside the new Nation’s Giant Hamburgers location in Turlock, Smash Bros Burgers set to begin hiring this weekend.

Nearly two months after the opening of the social media favorite Dave’s Hot Chicken in the Monte Vista Crossings Shopping Center, another trendy fast food establishment recently opened its doors just down Countryside Drive.

The embattled We Care men’s homeless shelter in Turlock is hopeful a new year brings a new outlook.
01/03/2026

The embattled We Care men’s homeless shelter in Turlock is hopeful a new year brings a new outlook.

The We Care men’s homeless shelter endured several hardships in 2025, but the embattled nonprofit is hopeful a new year brings a new outlook.

This historic win marks the first time in nearly 80 years that Cal Poly has earned the Sweepstakes Award, an achievement...
01/03/2026

This historic win marks the first time in nearly 80 years that Cal Poly has earned the Sweepstakes Award, an achievement typically dominated by large, commercially built floats and major organizations.

Cal Poly’s student-built Rose Float, Jungle Jumpstart, has been named the Sweepstakes Award winner at the 137th Rose Parade – the parade’s highest honor, recognizing the most beautiful float overall.

According to city Human Resources Director Jessie Dhami, there are four candidates at this time, but more candidates cou...
01/03/2026

According to city Human Resources Director Jessie Dhami, there are four candidates at this time, but more candidates could still materialize.

Interviews for a new city attorney will begin this morning during a special meeting of the Turlock City Council.

Joined by family and friends and flanked by four World Series trophies, Turlock native Tyler Soderstrom and the Athletic...
01/02/2026

Joined by family and friends and flanked by four World Series trophies, Turlock native Tyler Soderstrom and the Athletics made a record seven-year, $86 million contract extension official Tuesday during a special press conference at UnCommons in Las Vegas.

Turlock native Tyler Soderstrom officially signed a seven-year, $86 million extension during a ceremony and press conference at the A’s Experience Center at UnCommons in Las Vegas on Tuesday, making him the proud new owner of the largest guaranteed contract in franchise history.

Below is a review of a few of the good, the bad, the ugly (with a few tasty eats thrown in) that graced the pages of the...
12/31/2025

Below is a review of a few of the good, the bad, the ugly (with a few tasty eats thrown in) that graced the pages of the Turlock Journal over the past 12 months.

Before the final hours of 2025 run out, the Journal took a look back at the year’s top stories.

The new store will be located at 2693 Countryside Dr. — the former Forever 21 location — in the Monte Vista Crossing sho...
12/31/2025

The new store will be located at 2693 Countryside Dr. — the former Forever 21 location — in the Monte Vista Crossing shopping center.

A Barnes & Noble bookstore is slated to open in Turlock in May of 2026, filling a vacancy for city bibliophiles that has existed since Lightly Used Books closed its doors in March.

Seven years later, Corporal Ronil Singh’s legacy lives on
12/31/2025

Seven years later, Corporal Ronil Singh’s legacy lives on

NEWMAN — On a quiet stretch of Merced Street, where the air often carries the stillness of a small town, a crowd gathered on Dec. 26. They came with heavy hearts but steadfast spirits to mark a somber milestone: seven years since Corporal Ronil Singh was taken from this community during a routine ...

Residents from throughout the area are being invited to kick off 2026 with a “splash” – Riverbank Parks and Recreation D...
12/31/2025

Residents from throughout the area are being invited to kick off 2026 with a “splash” – Riverbank Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its second annual Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday.

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

The Turlock Library will host both adult and children craft sessions on making paper lanterns for the new year.
12/31/2025

The Turlock Library will host both adult and children craft sessions on making paper lanterns for the new year.

January library events will help readers of all ages start the new year with fun activities aimed at encouraging literacy and community connection.

Over the past two election cycles, the 13th has been the most competitive district in the nation. Gray defeated Republic...
12/31/2025

Over the past two election cycles, the 13th has been the most competitive district in the nation. Gray defeated Republican John Duarte for the seat by just 187 votes in 2024, after losing to Duarte by 564 votes in 2022.

Rep. Adam Gray’s campaign responded Tuesday to last week’s endorsement by President Donald Trump for one his opponents for the 13th Congressional District seat next year.

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