A welcomed storm hit Turlock and the West Coast on Monday, providing much-needed precipitation in the region’s watershed and providing reinforcements to the state’s depleted snowpack. Turlock Irrigation District hydrologist Olivia Cramer provided good news to the water agency’s Board of Directors during their meeting Tuesday, following a stormy start to the week which left… Keep Reading
One driver was killed and another suffered major injuries in a three-vehicle crash outside of Riverbank on Tuesday morning, the California Highway Patrol reported. Three children also were hurt. The collision was reported at 9:43 a.m. at Highway 108/Patterson Road and Skittone Road. The location is just east of the McHenry Avenue intersection with Ladd… Keep Reading
Turlock city staff on Tuesday are scheduled to ask the City Council for permission to request a contract proposal for fire administration services from Modesto. Staff plan to compare the costs for Modesto to manage the Turlock Fire Department vs. the city maintaining its own fire administration, Interim Fire Chief Michael Botto wrote in a… Keep Reading
A man facing rape charges in several counties will be tried in Stanislaus County because it is where the majority of the alleged crimes happened. Joseph Frank Pineda Pimentel, 37, is facing seven counts of rape by force or fear and one count each of sexual penetration by force, attempted rape by force, sexual battery… Keep Reading
A lot of families have a tradition of going out and getting an authentic Christmas tree every holiday season. But the festive trees were victim to rising prices, similar to a lot of other items this year, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to let up. According to Ron Macedo of Turlock’s RAM Farms, the price… Keep Reading
TURLOCK (CBS13) — “Leave no person hungry,” is the mission of a group of teens in Turlock who set out to end hunger in their city. A successful kitchen moves smoothly, like a dance, and that’s exactly what this group has created at their kitchen in Turlock. A community of high schoolers and chefs alike,… Keep Reading
The City of Turlock is seeking local residents interested in serving on either of its two public commissions, for which a total of five seats are currently vacant. Following former Parks, Arts & Recreation Commissioner Randy Icelow’s announcement that Wednesday’s meeting would be his last, there are now three open seats on the commission which… Keep Reading
The holidays are meant to be filled with joy, but they can also be stressful and challenging for those battling mental illness. A study conducted by the National Alliance of Mental Illness found that 64 percent of people with mental illness report holidays make their conditions worse. “For many people the holiday season is not… Keep Reading
A Turlock man was charged with a multitude of offenses after breaking into an apartment Sunday night and then barricading himself inside it with a knife. The suspect was identified as Seth Mitchell, 28. The incident began at 3:48 p.m. Sunday at an apartment in the 3500 block of Crowell Road. Continue Reading on Turlock… Keep Reading
Name of business: Grumpy Grams by Turlock’s Ranch of Horror Type of business: Hand-delivered messages and gifts Location: Turlock Hours: Grams can be booked for Dec. 10 through 12 and Dec. 17 through 19 Contact information: Call or text 209-947-8999 or message Ranch of Horror on Facebook to book Specialty: Christmas entertainment with a twist… Keep Reading
