Turlock Journal

During a presentation to the city council on Tuesday, Turlock Downtown Property Owners director Travis Regalo credited the organization’s partnerships for its ability to provide better services for the downtown business owners and events for the community at large.

Downtown Turlock thriving thanks to partnerships, says director Turlock Downtown Property Owners director Travis Regalo credited the organization’s partnerships for its ability to provide better services for the downtown business owners and events for the community at large during a presentation to the Turlock City Council on Tuesday.

With ocean temperatures surging and forecasters warning that this fall could bring one of the strongest El Niño events ever recorded, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday declared a statewide state of emergency — a move aimed at accelerating preparations before winter storms intensify.

Newsom declares state of emergency as historic El Niño looms SACRAMENTO — With ocean temperatures surging and forecasters warning that this fall could bring one of the strongest El Niño events ever recorded, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday declared a statewide state of emergency — a move aimed at accelerating preparations before winter storms intensify.

Turlock High School’s varsity cross country teams opened the CCAL slate with a sweep last Wednesday at Tuolumne River Regional Park, winning both team competitions backed by strong individual performances.

Bulldogs win first CCAL cross country competitions of year MODESTO — Turlock High School’s varsity cross country teams opened the Central California Athletic League season with a sweep last Wednesday at Tuolumne River Regional Park, winning both team competitions with low scores.

Pitman High School is celebrating its 2026 homecoming this week, which will culminate Friday with a parade through campus before the Pride’s football team takes on Atwater at Joe Debely Stadium.

PITMAN HOMECOMING COURT CANDIDATES 2026 Pitman High School is celebrating its 2026 homecoming this week, which will culminate with a parade on Friday afternoon before the Pride’s football team takes on Atwater at Joe Debely Stadium Friday night.

he THS 50+ reunion to celebrate those who graduated from the high school 50 or more years ago. Additionally, this year’s event will mark the 50th anniversary of the annual reunion.

50 years of 50-plus celebrations Turlock High School alumni are invited to celebrate the golden anniversary of golden celebrations.

Downtown Turlock was alive this weekend with community members and visitors celebrating the town’s agricultural past at the 3rd annual Turlock Melon Carnival.

‘Way Down in Turlock Where the Watermelons Grow’

Turlock Dental Care is hosting its 10th annual "Care From The Heart" event on Sept. 26, offering a full day of free dental services to local residents in need.

A decade of dental care with heart

Turlock city leaders recently took the step of responding to rumors spread on social media. No data center operates in the county’s second-largest city, the post said, and Turlock “has not received any applications or permit requests for a data center, nor has the city engaged in any discussions or negotiations,” the notice read.

‘Data centers’ – two toxic words that frighten Stanislaus leaders. Are they an existential threat or unique opportunity? Eager to draw jobs and boost the local economy, cities and counties might trip over themselves to compete in granting companies permission to do business.

The Turlock Police Department received 1,124 total calls, 853 calls for service and reported 279 officer-initiated calls from Sept. 11-17, 2026.

TURLOCK POLICE BLOTTER, Sept. 11-17, 2026