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The Turlock Guide: Local Favorites & Life Around Town

Aerial view of Turlock with neighborhoods and surrounding agricultural land.
Turlock from above, September 2014. Photo: formulanone / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped.

LOCAL TURLOCK COMMUNITY GUIDE Saturday mornings bring the farmers market to Main Street. Downtown also has restaurants and a community theatre, and the Santa Truck returns during the holidays. A First Visit to TurlockBuild a first outing around downtown, then choose one additional stop that fits the time you have.Start on Main Street: use the downtown guide to connect a meal, Central Park, the museum or a gallery. A seasonal farmers-market Saturday and a weekday… Keep Reading

Community Protests Molesters Being Released in the County

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Stanislaus County District Attorney Jeff Laugero said Friday that he’s confident the decision to release two sexually violent predators into the rural Turlock community will be reversed when the issue comes before a judge next month.

Laugero, along with Turlock Police Chief Jason Hedden, state Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil (D-Jackson), Sheriff’s Detective Raj Singh, County Supervisor Vito Chiesa, and others, were on hand for a joint press conference in Turlock to address the potential release of sexually violent predators Kevin Scott Gray, 72, and former Ceres resident Timothy Roger Weathers, 61.

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How to Aid Family During ‘Unimaginable Difficult Time’ After Mom Died on San Joaquin River

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A GoFundMe appeal has launched for the family of Brenda Duran, who died after trying to rescue her daughter on the San Joaquin River.

The online site seeks $10,000 in donations for funeral costs and for living expenses for Duran’s husband and three children.

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Living in Modesto Changed Singer’s Life, and His Song Tells Why. Who, How to See Video

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Modesto is neither boring nor bologna.

That’s the word from Pedro the Lion, aka David Bazan, an indie singer-songwriter who spent such an impactful time in the city that he penned a song about it.

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Modesto Just Got Millions in Federal Funds for a New 911 Call Center. But Will It Happen?

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The Modesto Police Department recently announced that $3.53 million in federal funds had been secured for its 911 Call Center Project. However, a dedicated Modesto 911 call center might not even come to exist, according to officials.

For a decade, MPD and the city of Modesto advocated for the creation of a new 911 dispatch center dedicated to taking calls specifically for Modesto.

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Turlock Religious Leader: Homophobia in Any Space, Including Church, Is Sacrilegious | Opinion

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Civilization has always depended on the belief or agreement of a majority of three fictional creations: money, politics and religion. Wars happen when those in power lose control of one or more of the fictional creations that serve to allow the manipulation of the rest of us.

We are now in a situation where two or three of the fictions are in conflict on a world-wide level. The U.S. and Israel may not survive unless we start to adjust to new situations instead of implementing our will by means of force.

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Puppies in Need: Could Your Home Be Their New Home in Modesto, CA?

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Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of modesto.

Animal shelters and pet rescue groups work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes.

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Petco Love Invests $60K in Stanislaus Animal Services Agency

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Stanislaus Animal Services Agency received a game-changing investment from Petco Love, a national nonprofit that empowers animal welfare programs.

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New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Puppies up for Adoption in Modesto, CA

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Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around modesto..

Animal shelters and pet rescue groups work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes.

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