A Turlock property was one of over 60 outdoor and indoor illegal marijuana grows raided by the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office last week as part of “Operation Green Day,” which saw nearly 20 different agencies come together for the department’s largest illicit cannabis eradication effort yet. The major, week-long operation was spearheaded largely by the… Keep Reading
Ceres High’s girls soccer team ended the 2020-21 season on a positive note. The Bulldogs cruised to a 9-1 win against host Los Banos on May 26. “I’m proud of everything we accomplished,” said Jackie Ruiz, who contributed at goalkeeper and forward during her final season at Ceres High. “I think we did a pretty… Keep Reading
Turlock residents can take a free ride throughout the month of July on both Turlock Transit buses and Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority lines. All rides on all fixed route buses will be free for passengers during July as part of a joint, free ride promotion. This includes MAX to BART Commuter Express, MAX to ACE… Keep Reading
Name of business: Valley Vibes Type of business: Silent disco fitness Location: Turlock; www.valley-vibes.com Contact information: 626-421-8304; info@valley-vibes.com; @_valley__vibes_ on Instagram Specialty: Yoga and full body workouts History of business: In March, husband and wife duo Aaron and Kate Unruh set out to create a new culture in Turlock — one that would get the community… Keep Reading
Quick, what’s the first remedy suggested by people who are fed up with lead-footed drivers? If your answer is speed bumps you’d be right. Cities have good reasons for not wanting to install them when people ask for them. Speed bumps are not preferred because they cause all vehicles to be forced to slow down… Keep Reading
After their Salida facility became the first business in Stanislaus County to earn the recognition in April, the Blue Diamond Growers plant in Turlock followed suit this month when it became Green Business Certified. The plant was honored with the distinction following a comprehensive certification process through the Modesto Chamber of Commerce’s California Green Business… Keep Reading
When Off Center Thrift & Gift first opened its doors to the public in December 2006, the goal was to make enough money to pay the rent and keep the lights on, said founding board member Sylvia Cox of the philanthropic shop. Just one month later, the Off Center Board of Directors was able to… Keep Reading
As life begins a return to normalcy amid the easement of COVID restrictions and vaccine success, parents in Turlock have the opportunity to keep their kids busy this summer with the return of two popular activities. The City of Turlock’s Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities department is once again hosting a summer camp for children… Keep Reading
The Ceres Rotary Club Foundation honored outstanding graduating seniors and first-year college students on May 21 with a first or second of two-year educational scholarships. The club’s scholarship program is unique in that the scholarships are paid over two years with four annual awards at $2,500 or $1,250 a year, and the Lew Family Scholarship,… Keep Reading
While most people were enjoying a long weekend or making plans for a barbecue heading to the lakes, approximately 70 Ceres residents took over an hour on Monday to remember those for whom the day was meant: Those who gave up their lives defending the country in the U.S. Armed Forces. The Memorial Day event,… Keep Reading
