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The 2025 Stanislaus County Fair in Turlock kicks off Friday, July 11. Be sure to read 209 Magazine's annual fair preview tab for information on tickets, entertainment, food, exhibits and all that's new! Check it out now at turlockjournal.com/special-pubs/f… @209Magazine • @StanCoFair

This year’s Stanislaus County Fair is the first in which John Gardner and his team at Farm Truck Catering will be feeding concert talent backstage of the Modelo Variety Free Stage. turlockjournal.com/news/local/loc…
It’s been seven months since a car crash took the lives of four members of the Lourenco family. As part of the healing process was the creation of a bench by Pitman FFA member Chrys Kamesch, a project that took a top prize at the Stanislaus County Fair. turlockjournal.com/news/local/lou…
"It's pretty special." Over 50 family and friends descended on West Sacramento's Sutter Health Park on Tuesday to watch 2020 Pitman High grad and current #Athletics prospect Kade Morris make his first professional appearance in California. turlockjournal.com/sports/pro-spo…
The Turlock City Council heard a 15-minute presentation from City Attorney George Petrulakis on Tuesday about the pros and cons of becoming a charter city. turlockjournal.com/news/governmen…
The Turlock City Council will consider on Tuesday extending a program with Fresno State to offer Parent University virtual classes at no cost to local residents. turlockjournal.com/news/governmen…
Two mysterious billboards have popped up along South Golden State Boulevard, offering confidential legal help for any victims of assault by former Turlock Unified School District employees. turlockjournal.com/news/local/law…
Following four straight months of decreasing unemployment rates in Stanislaus and Merced counties, June saw a significant turn of events. turlockjournal.com/news/local/aft…
There is still time to grab a corn dog, view the hundreds of exhibits submitted by local residents, enjoy a concert or take in arena events at the 2025 Stanislaus County Fair. turlockjournal.com/news/local/fai…
Turlock American Little League has seen four teams win District 73 titles this summer, including their Senior and 11s All-Stars who have gone on to win Section 6 banners. turlockjournal.com/sports/youth/l…
Taking the field at the 95th MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta on Tuesday night were a few familiar faces — Stanislaus State alumnus Joe Ryan of the Minnesota Twins and former Modesto Nuts standouts Cal Raleigh and Bryan Woo of the Seattle Mariners. turlockjournal.com/sports/pro-spo…
After spending a month swimming solo in the dark confines of a storage unit, a betta fish named Cherry Bomb is finally living the tank life — thanks to a local aquarist Maddy Haflich, who adopted Cherry Bomb on Tuesday and shared the good news online. turlockjournal.com/news/local/che…
A 25-year-old Turlock man was stopped by the California Highway Patrol on Tuesday morning after allegedly riding his Kawasaki motorcycle at extreme speeds on Highway 99. turlockjournal.com/news/crime/chp…
Turlock native Ash Ruder performed in front of hundreds of family, friends and fans on Saturday at the Stanislaus County Fair, her first-ever headlining performance. turlockjournal.com/news/local/ash…
Bobby Rutledge of Dixon pulled off a surprising victory in the 49th Annual Stanislaus County Fair Demolition Derby inside the FoodMaxx Arena on Monday night. turlockjournal.com/sports/communi…
David Torres Garcia, 34, of Turlock was killed Monday morning in a collision involving a tractor-trailer at a rural Stanislaus County intersection, authorities said. turlockjournal.com/news/crime/tur…
BEAM Circular has secured $9.8 million in public funding for the development of the California Bioeconomy Innovation Campus—a facility that'll transform agricultural waste, food byproducts and forestry residues into renewable fuels and sustainable goods. turlockjournal.com/news/local/98-…
The City of Turlock will be hosting another workshop for local business owners and entrepreneurs with the "Business Plan & Model Bootcamp" on Aug. 7. turlockjournal.com/news/local/cit…