One question about Valley Cinemas brought movie memories back to the Local Turlock Facebook page. An old campus newspaper ad fills in the prices, while the theater record explains its four-screen years, the arrival of the Main Street multiplex and what happened to the Geer Road building. Keep Reading
Turlock has approved $100,000 to fill empty panels on existing signs beside Highway 99. The tourism-funded project could reach three pylons and 16 city panels, but prices, repairs and property agreements will decide the final scope. Here is what residents are paying for, how the sign space would be shared with businesses and what needs to happen before installation. Keep Reading
Paint a pumpkin at the Carnegie, hear Stan State’s fall choir, visit Patterson’s floating pumpkin patch or take the kids downtown for Sunday trunk-or-treat. Our October 16–18 roundup has times, admission costs, directions and organizer links—plus a Monday jazz concert. Friday’s two events overlap, so here’s what to know before choosing your plans. Keep Reading
Hummus Heaven's latest vendor spotlight is a good excuse to revisit the Saturday market. Find the current Main Street location and hours, learn what Certified means, see how EBT tokens work and trace the move from Friday mornings on Broadway to Saturdays downtown. Keep Reading
La Mo's latest ordering reminder points to two different experiences at the same Main Street address: coffee from the cafe and breakfast or lunch from the courtyard restaurant. Here's what separates the two, what is on the menu and how a family business grew into a downtown gathering place. Keep Reading
TID, Sutter Health, United States Cold Storage and Stan State are among the employers named for Turlock's free November 4 job fair. Find the hours, directions and application resources, plus practical questions to ask before leaving a recruiter's table. Keep Reading
Two free evenings are coming to Turlock’s Carnegie Arts Center: meet the artists behind Our Sierra on Thursday, October 15, then paint pumpkins at Family Friday on October 16. Here are the times, the pumpkin-supply details, parking and admission information, and three more free October programs to put on your calendar. Keep Reading
The name on this new Turlock park belongs to a former congressional page who spent 22 years at City Hall. See the park, learn about John's life and the park's funding, and get the details for the free October 27 ribbon cutting. Keep Reading
Who is on Turlock’s November 3 ballot, and what would your vote actually change? Our 2026 voter guide compares Amy Bublak, Jim Reape and Kelley Coelho for mayor, the council and school-board races, both congressional districts covering Turlock, and California’s statewide candidates. We explain all 14 propositions in plain English, including what Yes and No mean, the main arguments on each side and the costs. Local reporting adds context on roads, fire administration and City Hall. You’ll also find registration deadlines, vote centers, ballot drop boxes and directions—and a link to check which contests appear on your own ballot. Keep Reading
Never ridden a bus in Turlock? Start here. This practical guide explains all seven Turlock Transit routes, the $2 all-day pass, planning a return trip, boarding, transfers and the difference between fixed routes, On-Demand and paratransit. Keep Reading
