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Young scientists shine at Regional Science Olympiad
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (162+ words) Budding young scientists from throughout the region participated in the 41st Annual Stanislaus County Regional Science Olympiad on March 14 at Modesto Junior College. Turlock High School took 4th place overall in the high school division, with five fist place finishes in Anatomy…...
Student artists shine through Healthy Air Living calendar
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (310+ words) Now in its 29th year, a free calendar provided through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District features vibrant artwork created by Valley students. The creativity of 14 student artists from across the San Joaquin Valley is featured in the 2026 edition…...
Here comes Santa Claus: Fire Truck Santa program continues its decades-long tradition
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (229+ words) Turlockers don't have to wait until Christmas Eve to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus, as the jolly old elf will be making his way to neighborhoods around town this month on the top of a vintage firetruck. Since 1983, Turlock…...
The Daycare Dilemma: Rising costs hurt families and undermine the American Dream
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (443+ words) BY JEFFREY LEWIS AND DR. ALICE TANG Special to the Journal For generations, middle-income Americans have been the backbone of our nation's prosperity. They work hard, raise their kids, pay taxes, and contribute to their communities. But today, they're being…...
Responding to fears by creating more fear: Why walking to school & the world seem scarier today
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (1177+ words) My mom didn't know it but she was raising a free-range kid. In the summers after I turned 5, I was allowed to roam the neighborhoods until dark. I was able to go down to Dry Creek with my older brothers…...
Campus Cares keeps Stan State students warm and fed
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (540+ words) Stanislaus State students who might be struggling to make ends meet can get a helping hand thanks to the California Faculty Association Campus Cares Funds. The CFA created the funds to help support the Warrior Food Pantry, the Warrior Clothes…...
A privacy-first path to protecting our most vulnerable youth online
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (180+ words) This year, lawmakers across the country are rightly sounding the alarm on the risks social media poses to children and teenagers. From concerns over mental health to exposure to harmful content, the evidence is clear: our kids need protection. But…...
2025 DAIRY PRINCESS CROWNED
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (265+ words) Karley Rocha of Los Banos has been selected as the 2025 District 4 Dairy Princess. The contest was held on June 19, in Turlock. Karley Rocha of Los Banos has been selected as the 2025 District 4 Dairy Princess. The contest was held on June…...
Back-to-school safety tips for families
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (93+ words) As students across the Turlock area return to school, families are encouraged to take a few extra steps to ensure a safe and smooth start to the academic year. Whether children walk, bike, ride the bus, or get dropped off…...
Valley foster care agencies are facing an insurance crisis and possible closure
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (1172+ words) The nonprofit agencies that serve some of the Central Valley's most vulnerable youth have found themselves stuck between the proverbial rock and the hardest of decisions." After the largest insurer of nonprofit"foster care"agencies across California announced it was…...