Civilization has always depended on the belief or agreement of a majority of three fictional creations: money, politics and religion. Wars happen when those in power lose control of one or more of the fictional creations that serve to allow the manipulation of the rest of us. We are now in a situation where two… Keep Reading
A vehicle collision at the intersection of Monte Vista Ave and Countryside Dr on Thursday, March 21, left one person injured. Around 9:34 p.m., Turlock Police and Fire responded to the scene. Initially, reports indicated an unconscious individual. However, upon arrival, officers confirmed the accident involved two vehicles and one injured but conscious person. Emergency… Keep Reading
Two individuals were arrested on various charges after initially being pulled over for expired registration in Turlock. According to a press release by the Turlock Police Department, an officer stopped a vehicle on northbound South Golden State Boulevard for expired registration. The officer made contact with the driver, identified as Valintina Guerra, 33, of Modesto… Keep Reading
At about 4:05pm Tuesday, Turlock Police, Turlock Fire, and American Medical Response responded to an overdose at W. Main Street and S. First Street. The caller reported there was a man possibly overdosing on fentanyl near the intersection. Continue reading on TurlockCityNews.com Keep Reading
Turlock and Hughson high schools took top honors at the Stanislaus County Office of Education’s 38th Occupational Olympics and Career Exposition, held Thursday at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. Turlock took first place overall in the large-school division, while Hughson High was tops in the small-school category. Continue reading on Ceres Courier Keep Reading
On April 8, the skies above Stanislaus County will offer a rare celestial spectacle: a total solar eclipse. So, be sure to mark your calendars, because If you miss this one, scientists at NASA say there won’t be another visible from the contiguous United States until Aug. 23, 2044. Continue reading on Turlock Journal Keep Reading
Officers from the Turlock Police Department, in support of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), visited seven ABC licensed businesses on Monday, conducting IMPACT inspections designed to address violations before problems occur. Officers noted at least one administrative violation at each establishment. A follow-up inspection will be conducted at a later date, giving… Keep Reading
It was a scary situation in Ceres on Monday when a motorcycle caught fire right next to a gas pump. Crews from several fire departments responded to the Shell gas station on 4th Street a little before noon. Continue reading on NewsBreak Keep Reading
Over a quarter of homeless individuals in California are Black, almost four times higher than the state’s Black population, according to a report by the University of California, San Francisco, Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative . In Stanislaus County, the difference is a little lower — about 3.5 times. The February report “Toward Equity: Understanding Black Californians’ Experiences… Keep Reading
Efforts are under way to transform a stretch of South Ninth Street in south Modesto, and planners want to hear ideas from the public. Stanislaus County is working on a land use and transportation plan for the long-neglected corridor, defined as a 1.25-mile stretch of South Ninth from the Tuolumne River bridge south to Hatch Road. The… Keep Reading
