People around the world may not know where Turlock, California is, but “American Idol” viewers now have heard the city’s name at least twice as another Central Valley native has heard “yes” from enough judges to make it on the show. Pitman High graduate Sarah Snyder, 27, impressed pop star Katy Perry, singer-songwriter Lionel Richie and country… Keep Reading
During the pandemic, dog owners became lax about renewing their dogs’ licenses and the Stanislaus County Animal Services Agency became lax about enforcement. Now, an estimated two-thirds of the county’s dog population is unlicensed, the agency’s executive director, Vaughn Maurice, said. Continue reading on Modesto Bee Keep Reading
A Hughson woman riding a motorcycle north on highway 99 died in a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was shortly before 8 a.m. and just north of the Keyes Road on-ramp. Continue reading on Newsbreak Keep Reading
Turlock hopes that a new ordinance is going to help quash a growing problem with sideshows in the city. "It is a faction where they start in one area, and they move down or up 99," said Mayor Amy Bublak. "And we get caught in the middle, and they're like, 'Hey, let's stop in Turlock and do… Keep Reading
Two dominant pitching performances carried Central Washington softball to a sweep on its first day at the Tournament of Champions in California. Ashlee Laver threw a complete game shutout and Allie Thiessen's two-run double provided all the offense the Wildcats needed in a 2-1 win over Hawaii Pacific. Continue reading on Yakima Herald Keep Reading
A construction worker was standing above a 30-foot trench in west Modesto where a sewer system is being installed when the earth beneath him gave way Friday morning. The man, who is in his 60s, fell nearly 30 feet and several feet of dirt piled on top of him, said Modesto Fire Department Battalion Chief… Keep Reading
If you're hunting for some cool, vintage items, going to your local flea market is the best way to go! You never know what kind of amazing deals and great items you'll find when you go. In the great state of California, there are many great flea markets, but this one is a must-visit. It's… Keep Reading
On Sunday, March 26th, 2023, at 11:58 am, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported disturbance at a residence in the 900 block of South Ave, Turlock, after a man who had recently been released from jail would leave his ex-girlfriend alone. Continue reading on turlockareanews.com Keep Reading
A suspect in Patterson resident Romeo Xavier Portillo’s homicide case was arrested last week in Georgia, the Turlock Police Department announced in a news release Thursday. Portillo’s mother, Sharon Threadgill, said the suspect was a friend and came to her home multiple times after the shooting. Gary Harold Jackson Jr., 22, was arrested in Georgia… Keep Reading
On Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023, at 11:28 am, a Turlock Police officer near 99 Cents Only Stores, 701 N Golden State Blvd, Turlock, observed a driver violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on her. The officer made contact with and asked the vehicle’s two occupants, driver Reyna Saldivar, 28, of… Keep Reading
