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Turlock’s HR manager takes helm as Acting City Manager

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The City of Turlock’s current Human Resource Manager Sarah Eddy was appointed as Acting City Manager on Friday, becoming the fifth person to assume the role in the last two years.

Eddy has worked for the City since 1988 and earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Stanislaus State in Turlock. The City Council unanimously appointed her to the position during a Special Meeting on Friday afternoon. She will take the place of Gary Hampton, whose last day is Thursday, as the retired public employee’s time as City Manager was only temporary. 

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Pitman basketball star excels in Turlock and beyond

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When it comes to Pitman High School basketball standout Abbie DiGrazia, it’s clear there are several factors responsible for her success in the sport so far: hard work, a positive attitude and an excellent support system behind her. 

It was DiGrazia’s grandfather who first put a basketball in her hands, she said, inspiring her to follow in the footsteps of her mother and aunt, who both played college basketball at Chico State, as well as her father, a former collegiate basketball player who also played professionally in the Philippines. The sport is definitely a family affair for DiGrazia, and after her grandpa signed her up for a basketball league in elementary school, the rest was history.

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Academica wins first game with goal in final minutes

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Semi-professional soccer returned to Turlock last weekend as Academica SC defeated FC Davis by a score of 2-1 in what was the team’s first match in over a year.

Academica’s return to their home field last Saturday night was a fan affair, with about 300 eager fans making their way out to the pitch to watch the team play for the first time since the coronavirus put a premature end to the 2020 season. It was well worth the wait, as Academica secured the exciting victory in the final minutes of the game. 

The team has developed a friendly rivalry with Davis and as the winner of the game, Academica earned the annual contest's Milk Can Trophy, which looks exactly like it sounds. 

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CNA training program returns to TUSD

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Turlock Unified School District is constantly expanding and improving its Career Technical Education offerings for students, and grant funding secured this year made it possible to once again offer an invaluable program for those looking to jumpstart their healthcare careers.

TUSD high school seniors enrolled in the district’s Nursing Assistant Training Program (NATP) went to their final lab at Turlock High School on Friday — one final step before taking their California Nursing Assistant exam to become certified. According to Director of CTE and Program Equity Tami Truax, grant money allowed TUSD to provide CNA training for students for the first time since the 2017-18 school year. 

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Firefighters rescue dogs in vegetation, structure fire

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A Turlock firefighter sustained a first degree burn and a dog bite while responding to a vegetation fire Tuesday afternoon.

The fire was reported to the Turlock Fire Department at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the 1200 block of Fifth Street.

The first firefighters to arrive at the scene found flames had raced across about two acres of vegetation and spread to a residential structure, said Turlock Fire spokesman Capt. Jason Bernard.

There were no occupants inside the residence, however, three dogs were located inside the home and removed to safety.

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Turlock man breaks weightlifting world record

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Turlock resident Ryan Clay has put in plenty of hard work over the years to go from what he described as a “skinny” kid in his youth to now holding a world record for heaviest deadlift in adulthood. 

As a powerlifter competing in the World Association of Bench Pressers and Dead Lifters, Clay broke the 242-pound class deadlift world record in the men’s RAW division (drug tested with no equipment) after completing a 706-pound lift on May 15. The prior record was held by Cephas McTizic of Arkansas at 705.2 pounds, which was achieved in February 2020. 

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Ceres celebrates trees

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Ceres city officials celebrated Arbor Day with a special tree planting ceremony at Smyrna Park on Tuesday, May 11.

The city Recreation Department staff and Public Work employees presided over the planting of an ornamental pear tree at the Presidents Grove along a Smyrna Park walkway in tribute of the nation’s new president, Joseph R. Biden Jr.

The “Let Freedom Ring” presidential grove was dedicated in June 2012. 

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Recent signing ceremonies showcase Pitman’s athletic success

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Students at Pitman High School are no stranger to excelling both academically and athletically, a winning trait of the Pride which resulted in a myriad of athletes committing to play their respective sports at the college level this year — five of whom signed their National Letters of Intent this past week. 

Boys soccer player Xavier Barajas (University of California, Merced) and pole vaulter Jarod Moren (Pacific University) both signed with the respective colleges last week, while basketball standouts Josiah Frank (Willamette University), Gurbir Grewal (Pacific University) and Jessica Smith (Bryn Mawr College) put ink to paper on Monday. 

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Hilmar native opens downtown boutique

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Name of business: California Couture

Type of business: Women’s clothing boutique

Location: 115 W. Main St. in Turlock; www.californiacoutureboutique.com

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday

Contact information: 209-250-2880; info.calicouture@gmail.com

Specialty: Work to weekend wear

History of business: 

What started as a small website in her dad’s garage has now grown into a full-blown storefront for Hilmar native Stephanie Torres, who recently opened the first brick-and-mortar location for her boutique California Couture in downtown Turlock.

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Turlock firefighter injured while battling grass fire

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TURLOCK, Calif. — A Turlock firefighter was both burned and bitten by a dog while battling a grass fire. 

According to a press release from the Turlock Fire Department, a grass fire was reported around 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, along the 1200 block of Fifth Street, near a home. 

While there was nobody in the home, three dogs were found inside and removed. While rescuing one of the dogs, a firefighter was bitten. That same firefighter also sustained "a first-degree thermal burn due to radiant heat." 

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