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Farmers market provides scholarship for local student

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Denair High senior Dakota Rutherford is the 2023 recipient of the Jeani Ferrari Scholarship, provided by the Turlock Certified Farmers Market.

Rutherford, who has been active in FFA throughout her high school career, plans to attend Modesto Junior College in the fall.

“I think my FFA experiences helped me a lot with scholarships and applications,” said Rutherford, who has held an FFA leadership position for the past five years. “I’ve learned all sorts of skills, across the board.”

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Turlock welcomes third cannabis retail shop

in business/Health/News

With a grand-opening ceremony on Friday, Natural Healing Center Dispensary became the third cannabis retailer to officially open its doors in Turlock.

The store, located at 3401 W Monte Vista Ave., opened for business at 10 a.m. and already there was a line that stretched into the 50-slot parking lot.

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Student grapples Teacher after dispute at Golden Valley High School

in News/School/Students

An eyebrow raising viral video has been making rounds on social media showing a student engaging in a physical conflict with a teacher at Golden Valley High School in Merced, California. The incident occurred during 5th period on a Friday, and has raised concerns about student and staff safety in the school district.

According to the Merced Union High School District, the scrap started as an argument between a substitute teacher and a student but quickly turned physical.

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Turlock senior to graduate high school with three AA degrees

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At 18 years old, Hayden Elliott is no stranger to caps and gowns.

“I already graduated from Merced Junior College (with) an associate degree, an Associate of Science for Psychology — that was my third degree," said Elliott. "I already have the Associate of Science for Administration of Criminal Justice as well as Associate of Arts for Social Behavioral Science.”

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More weekend shopping awaits downtown at ‘The Market’

in Agriculture/business/News

If you thought that life in downtown Turlock slowed down on Sundays, two local business owners want you to think again.

On May 7, Main Street between First and Broadway was blocked off to drivers and filled with nearly 50 vendors as part of The Market, a brand new makers’ market in the heart of Turlock. The minds behind the project are Stephanie Torres and Adrina Silveira.

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These 3 common scams target older adults in Modesto. Here’s how to avoid and report them

in Community/crime/News

Scams are on the rise across the U.S. — and as the country faces this growing trend, older adults in Modesto have lost thousands of dollars.

Data from the Federal Trade Commission shows a more than 30% increase in money lost due to fraud between 2021 and 2022 nationwide, with a total loss of almost $8.8 billion.

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No injuries reported after empty home catches fire in Turlock

in Accident/Community/News

Firefighters say a house is set to be demolished after it caught fire Tuesday morning in Turlock.

Turlock Fire Department said their crews responded around 9:25 a.m. and arrived to find a fire along the 1600 block of Geer Road that had extended from the first floor to the second.

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Man seriously injured and a child is flown to hospital after McHenry Avenue crash

in Accident/Community/News

A man suffered major injuries and a child was airlifted to a hospital following a crash Friday at McHenry and Claratina avenues.

The man was driving a 1949 Dodge Coupe north on McHenry about 11 a.m. when it collided with a Honda Civic going south on McHenry, making an eastbound turn onto Claratina, Modesto police Lt. Martha Delgado said.

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Man beaten by group with bars and bats after altercation at house party early Friday morning

in Community/crime/News

On Friday, May 12th, 2023, at 12:50 am, the Turlock Police Department, Turlock Fire Department, and American Medical Response were dispatched to a reported aggravated assault that had just occurred in the alleyway behind a residence in the 300 block of S Broadway, Turlock.

When crews arrived on scene, they found a 33-year-old man who had been beaten with bars and bats by a group of several subjects who had all fled the scene.

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Start your engines for the annual 4th of July parade & car show

in Community/Events/News

Modesto may be the place to be for car enthusiasts in the month of June, but come July downtown Turlock is a beacon of classic chrome for the annual 4th of July Parade and Car Show.

Applications are now being accepted for entries into the parade and car show, set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 1.

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