Kristina Hacker

The Stanislaus County Health Services Agency confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus for the 2026 season. The health agency did not release any details about the person infected or their condition.

The Merced County Department of Public Health has issued a Health Alert urging residents in the area of a large tire fire in Ballico to take precautions to reduce their exposure to potentially unhealthy air.

Mayor Amy Bublak’s State of the City address on Thursday was more of a rally for Turlock than a traditional political speech.

The Turlock Library will host a variety of events in the month of September aimed at encouraging literacy and expanding knowledge for all ages.

There are a number of fun activities planned around the region for the upcoming weekend.

There’s still two weeks until the 3rd annual Turlock Melon Carnival, but the participants in the 2026 Miss Melon pageant put on a pre-carnival talent show on Friday at the Carnegie Arts Center.

A number of fun activities are planned around the region for the upcoming weekend.

Two Turlock athletes are competing on an international stage this week as part of the Team USA Futsal squad at the AMF U15 (C15) Boys Futsal World Cup in Carmen del Paraná, Paraguay.

As the nation prepares to honor those who tragically lost their lives 25 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001 this Friday, the Turlock community is invited to pay tribute locally with a ceremony at Turlock Fire Station 31, followed by a series of remembrance runs at the Turlock Sports Complex.

The Gustine City Council is expected to consider a series of local facility requests, service agreements, and policy updates during its regular meeting on Tuesday.