Turlock Journal

While Washington, D.C. remains locked in endless partisan debates over America’s economic future, a quiet crisis is expanding in plain sight: the impending collapse of women’s retirement security. And in rural counties, the lack of local eldercare or affordable childcare is actively accelerating the economic collapse of families, hit hardest by women bearing the brunt of caregiving. As we look toward the horizon of the mid-21st century, the concept of retirement is undergoing a radical shift.

Mayor Amy Bublak’s State of the City address on Thursday was more of a rally for Turlock than a traditional political speech. The mayor touted the city’s success in balancing the budget, expanding road repairs, providing sustainable drinking water and supporting economic development. “In recent years, Turlock has faced difficult tests, but those challenges revealed something enduring about our city. When we choose shared purpose over division, we do more than overcome adversity.

Nearly 100 farmers, elected officials, and representatives of federal agencies and irrigation districts packed Turlock’s War Memorial Building on Thursday for a water and agriculture forum hosted by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-El Dorado Hills).

The Turlock Library will host a variety of events in the month of September aimed at encouraging literacy and expanding knowledge for all ages. The library will kick off September events with a T(w)een Tuesday event on Fauvist animal paintings at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Fauvism featured bold, unnatural colors and simple shapes in its artwork to reflect emotion. Participants will explore this art form by painting colorful Fauvist-style animals. This program is designed for ages 9-18.

The latest green assault on your ability to keep treading water in Costly-fornia is coming to a tire dealer near you. The same people in Sacramento that brought you the high-speed rail project that burns through money at a world-setting pace are now bringing the same green sensibilities and lack of cost controls to your tires.

The Muhammad Ali Center has named former NFL quarterback, civil rights activist, and entrepreneur Colin Kaepernick – a 2006 graduate of Pitman High School – as the recipient of its Humanitarian of the Year award. Kaepernick will receive the honor at the 13th annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards – the Center’s largest annual fundraiser to support the center’s programs and events – on Nov.

The early stages of Friday night’s season-opening festivities at Joe Debely Stadium couldn’t be sustained by the Turlock High varsity football team. The junior varsity squad had just pulled off a last-second, 25-21 comeback win against a visiting Rocklin program. And a ceremonial helicopter flyover during the marching band’s rendition of the national anthem had the paying crowd on its feet.

BY XIMENA LOEZA CV Journalism Collaborative This week the powerful Ninth Circuit federal appeals court temporarily lifted an injunction that many immigration experts say has spared large swaths of California, including the Central Valley, from mass sweeps. The ruling is adding to anxiety about a recent uptick in enforcement across Stanislaus County and the region. On Monday, Aug.

CERES – Pitman High spoiled the debut of Central Valley’s new $24.5 million (when all phases are completed) multi-phase football stadium Friday night with a 29-14 victory over the hosts in the 2026 opener for both schools.

Turning Point Community Programs will host a free community screening of the documentary “No One Cares About Crazy People” on Sunday at the State Theatre in Modesto, followed by a live community conversation about serious mental illness, stigma, recovery and the experiences of individuals and families. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the film begins at 2 p.m. Admission is free, with advance registration requested.