A report about marijuana being sold illegally at a smoke shop on Lander Avenue turned into a multi-agency compliance check of smoke shops across Turlock on Tuesday. A total of 10 businesses were visited, resulting in seven seizures, six citations issued (four civil and two criminal). Black-market marijuana, flavored inhalants, and flavored tobacco products were… Keep Reading
History of business: It’s been more than eight months since Sukhraaj Singh shared his vision of opening an international grocery store in Turlock, and now the doors at Shah Groceries on 2353 W. Main St. have officially opened. The new, locally owned and operated grocer will offer products from all parts of India, the Middle… Keep Reading
Stanislaus State has received $210,000 from HealthForce Partners Northern San Joaquin to award scholarships up to $5,000 to graduate students preparing for careers in social work, clinical counseling and marriage and family therapy. The scholarships are aimed at addressing the shortage of mental health care providers in the northern San Joaquin Valley and are an… Keep Reading
Turlock might rescind a controversial plan for 50 apartments made from shipping containers on the west side of town. The City Council voted 3-2 in April for this approach to helping homeless people. It could reverse the action Tuesday evening due to the terms of the $9.95 million state grant sought for the project. Continue… Keep Reading
Last month, Ralph and Wallean Biederman welcomed family and friends into their Turlock home for what they thought was a regular gathering. Little did they know that it was a surprise party, kept under wraps with the help of the Veterans Of Foreign Wars Turlock Post 5059, to present Ralph with a unique gift. It was… Keep Reading
Monday marks 22 years since the devastating attack on the World Trade Center in New York. Nearly 3,000 people were killed as a result of the attack while another 25,000 were injured. Cities across Northern California are honoring and remembering the lives lost and those who survived with different events throughout the day. Continue reading on… Keep Reading
A veterinary clinic that has spayed and neutered about 20,000 cats and dogs — frequently at a deep discount for the owners — in the last five years while operating out of the Stanislaus Animal Services Agency has been given more time to find a new home. Valley Pet Care initially posted on social media… Keep Reading
The third and final suspect in a Modesto robbery on Monday was identified and arrested Tuesday afternoon, police reported. Leland Lennear, 26, of Modesto faces charges of robbery, hit-an-run and criminal conspiracy, Modesto Police Department spokeswoman Sharon Bear said. Continue reading on Modesto Bee Keep Reading
Recent wildfires in the Oregon and Northern California regions have caused smoke to drift south, prompting Campus Safety and Risk Management to issue a warning about the current local air quality. “The University is currently monitoring the air quality due to smoke from regional wildfires in our area. The campus receives and monitors air quality… Keep Reading
Local law enforcement is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing Turlock teenager last seen with a suspected sexual predator. The California Highway Patrol issued an Emergency Missing Advisory on Tuesday afternoon for 16-year-old Monica Ascensio. The advisory was issued out of concern for her safety. Continue reading on Turlock Journal Keep Reading
