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‘Relay for Life’ set for John Thurman Field

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With a 2023 fundraising goal of $150,000 and the “Relay for Life” of Greater Stanislaus County coming up this weekend, teams are making a final push for the event.

Staged at John Thurman Field in Modesto, the American Cancer Society signature event brings together teams from throughout Stanislaus County as well as some from San Joaquin County as well. 

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New California festival to bring tamales, margaritas — and a job fair — to Stanislaus County

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Who doesn’t love a good tamale, or making money? Stanislaus County residents can get their fair share of the Mesoamerican treat at the inaugural California Tamale Festival in the fall — and maybe even get a job in the process.

Riverbank resident Armando Duldulao is putting on the event, which will take place Oct. 15 between noon and 7 p.m. at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock. Aside from a host of activities and entertainment (and plenty of shopping), visitors can attend a job fair that will be held during the event.

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Fall fun starts this weekend at Fantozzi Farms

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Autumn has officially arrived which means it's time for pumpkins and scarecrows and corn mazes. It also means Fantozzi Farms is getting ready to open.

Operators Paul and Denise Fantozzi and their crew have been putting the finishing touches on the popular westside fall attraction in preparation for Saturday's opening. Fantozzi Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch opens at 10 a.m. Sept. 30 in Patterson.

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15 Free Things to Do in Turlock, CA

Turlock is a bustling city in Stanislaus County in northeastern California’s Central Valley Region. It’s one of the most densely populated cities in

Two badly burned in cave fire along the bank of Tuolumne River in Modesto

in Accident/Community/News

A man and a woman suffered second- and third-degree burns Sunday afternoon when a fire ignited in a cave dug into a steep embankment along the Tuolumne River in south Modesto.

Deputy Fire Chief Darin Jesberg said the man and woman appeared to be in their 30s and the burns were on their faces, hands and arms. One also had burns to the backside, and Jesberg did not know whether that was the man or the woman.

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Winning SuperLotto Plus lottery tickets sold in Modesto

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 There were no tickets sold with all six winning numbers in Saturday evening’s SuperLotto Plus drawing.

The numbers drawn Saturday night were 12, 27, 29, 44, 45 and the Mega number was 3.

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Turlock’s Triple Treat: 3 Sandwiches That Will Win Your Heart

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In this article, we're going to explore three must-try sandwiches in Turlock. Have you had the pleasure of tasting any of these yet? If yes, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

1. Carnivore's BBQ Sandwich Shop

  • Address: 2685 Geer Rd, Turlock, CA 95382
  • Phone: (209) 250-1175
  • Desc: Barbeque, Sandwiches

**Pros:**

· The store is known for its cleanliness and professional staff.

· The tri tip sandwich is consistently praised, with specific mention of the spicy bbq sauce and the bread used.

· The store provides a variety of options, including Keto-friendly choices and large portion sizes.

**Area for Improvement:**

· The sandwiches could benefit from a more generous serving of meat.

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Stanislaus County Deputies Arrest and Shoot Crime Spree Suspect; Condition Now Stable

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43-year-old Jason Dingler, from Merced County, was shot in a high-speed pursuit with police from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office. His condition is now stable.

Prior to the chase, Dingler committed multiple crimes including a home invasion, carjacking, stealing a firearm, and liquor theft.

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Congressman Josh Harder Delivers Over $1.6 Million for Stanislaus State in Turlock to Expand its Social Work Education Program

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Last Friday, Representative Josh Harder (CA-9), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, announced he secured over $1.6 million to expand Stanislaus State’s social work education program. This funding will address critical shortages of mental health providers by increasing the number of students in Stanislaus State’s social work program. Specifically, the funding will increase the number of supervising social workers in area facilities as well as provide student stipends and paid internships. Stan State’s Master of Social Work program operates at both the Turlock and Stockton campuses.

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West Nile Virus activity on the rise locally

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A mosquito bite this time of year could bring something far more serious than an irritating itch.

The Stanislaus County Health Services Agency is reporting a “significant increase in West Nile Virus (WNV) cases for the 2023 year compared with recent previous years.”

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Dropping balls for good causes

in Community/Events/News

Usually, the phrase “dropping the ball” has a negative connotation, but that’s not the case for the Ball Drop for Turlock.

The fourth annual event, rebranded this year as the Ball Drop for Turlock, will be held Oct. 21 at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds.

Money is raised for local charities — Adult & Teen Challenge, Turlock Gospel Mission, the Salvation Army and the Police Activities League — by selling individual golf balls for $25 apiece. Essentially, it’s a round, dimpled lottery ticket.

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