Joe Cortez
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Turlock mayoral candidates to face off in public debate (opens the original)
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A Turlock mayoral debate will be held between the city’s three candidates on Oct. 7 at the Stanislaus State Event Center – less than four weeks before Election Day. The face-off between incumbent Mayor Amy Bublak and challengers Jim Reape and Kelley Coelho is a joint venture of the Turlock Journal and the Modesto Focus, in partnership with CSUS. The event is open to the public and there is no admission charge. “Stan State is pleased to serve as a nonpartisan convener of conversations for the may
Nick brings the Greek to Turlock (opens the original)
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Greek literature was all the rage this summer after the box-office blockbuster “The Odyssey” – based on Homer’s epic poem – opened across the globe. Not only did moviegoers flock to theaters to see the three-hour adventure, but Homer’s 2,800-year-old work also found new life, flying off of bookstore shelves. And now, Turlock has a new fast-casual Greek restaurant. Yes, Greece is the word with the opening of Nick the Greek, located at 2870 W. Monte Vista Ave., in the Monte Vista Crossings shoppin
Downtown Turlock to welcome ghosts, witches at spooky events (opens the original)
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The Halloween season gets underway in Turlock on Oct. 3 with the fourth annual Sip and Stroll in downtown Turlock, revamped this year to include a witch walk. “A lot of people had been asking about the witch walk up in Murphys,” said event organizer Marissa Miranda, who owns the Little Red Door boutique downtown. “So, this is the first year we’ve incorporated the Halloween theme and have people dress up.” The adults-only social event begins with a 2 p.m. check-in at the Little Red Door, 340 E. M
Sheriff Dirkse shares number of local detainees released to federal ICE agents (opens the original)
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Stanislaus County Sheriff Jeff Dirkse reported to the Board of Supervisors on Sept. 1 that 39 individuals in the county jail were released to Immigration and Customs Enforcement during 2025, a slight uptick from previous years. Dirkse’s presentation was part of the yearly TransparenIUCt Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds (TRUTH) Act. “It’s probably not surprising,” said Dirkse. “In 2025 a new administration was sworn in with a new president and a different direction, and the numbers have gone
Mayoral, city council, state senate candidates face off in local debates (opens the original)
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Candidates for local and state offices took to debate stages in Ceres and Modesto this week to let voters know where they stand on the issues with less than eight weeks until Election Day. Latest Kissing, touching and lewd joke accusations land Hughson mayor in hot water – once again Senate District 4 candidates to face off in public debate Hughson mayor responds to latest investigation into alleged lewd behavior LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: Alvarado-Gil urges Newsom to sign AB 2129
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