California school districts change board elections to avoid lawsuits

26 January 2012, 10:53 pm

In recent years, the rural Esparto Unified School District has eliminated teaching jobs and classes as it struggled to absorb state funding cuts.... Read More »

Vehicle fires snarl traffic on Highway 99 near Turlock

26 January 2012, 9:01 pm

Traffic along Highway 99 through Turlock was blocked for about an hour Thursday night when two vehicles collided, one pulling a horse trailer, and caught fire, according to the California Highway Patrol.... Read More »

Turlock's options for radio all pricey

24 January 2012, 10:04 pm

The of Turlock city has several options when it comes to its public safety radio system, but none of them is cheap.... Read More »

Prep Rewind: Central California Conference boys' race tightens

24 January 2012, 11:04 am

It's going to be a few weeks before any team in the Central California Conference boys' basketball race can start feeling comfortable in first place. Turlock, Merced and Atwater schools are close.... Read More »

'Best of Turlock' recipients named

20 January 2012, 11:04 pm

The Turlock Chamber of Commerce handed out its annual "Best of Turlock" awards Friday nigh... Read More »

Thursdsay's Modesto-area high school results

19 January 2012, 11:31 pm

Girls Basketball Central California Conference Turlock 63, Buhach Colony 32 Buhach 9 8 5 10... Read More »

Buhach victory shakes up CCC standings

14 January 2012, 4:12 am

The Central California boys' basketball race became a crowded affair Friday, as Buhach Colony High surprised Pitman and Turlock was throttled on the other side of town. BC trailed by five points at halftime, but dominated the second half for a 58-47 upset of third-ranked Pitman — the Pride'... Read More »

Prep Basketball: Defense carries Golden Valley past Turlock

14 January 2012, 1:41 am

Golden Valley coach Keith Hunter called it one of the best individual defensive efforts he's seen. Golden Valley senior Mark Durbin was assigned the tough task of guarding Turlock's Alek Carlson.... Read More »

Web Exclusive: Turlock girls defeat Atwater 55-36

11 January 2012, 12:20 pm

It’s been five years since someone other than Turlock High won the Central California Confere... Read More »

Lofty goal: $1 million for Turlock schools

3 January 2012, 10:32 pm

The new Turlock Unified Education Foundation aimed at raising private money for public schools in Turlock has set an ambitious goal: bringing in $1 million in five years.... Read More »