Turlock Journal

The Turlock Journal is a newspaper located in Turlock, California. It is owned by Morris Multimedia, based in Savannah, Georgia. Originally a daily publication, the Journal changed its frequency to twice a week in 2004. It has a paid circulation of around 4,000 copies. Kristina Hacker serves as the managing editor, while Hank Vander Veen holds the position of general manager.

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Suicide is among the leading causes of death in the San Joaquin Valley. What are the signs? What’s being done about it?

3 days ago | turlockjournal.com | Tim Sheehan

BY TIM SHEEHAN CV Journalism Collaborative Over the last seven years, the suicide rate in the San Joaquin Valley has been significantly higher than the statewide rate, according to a review of state and federal data. Across Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tulare counties, the overall suicide rate in the region was 10.8 per 100,000 residents – a rate about 15% higher than the statewide suicide rate of 9.4 per 100,000 residents – from 2018 through 2024.
Denair summer meal program feeds hundreds each day

1 week ago | turlockjournal.com | Joe Cortez

Kim Fuentez sat in a shady spot of the Denair High School lunch area, taking a break from a full day of feeding her community. All around her, people exited the DHS cafeteria with a barbecued chicken dinner, and headed for a table where they could enjoy their meal. “Friday is always a good day for a barbecue,” said Fuentes, who, just a few hours earlier, oversaw the distribution of barbecued hamburgers for lunch at nearby Denair Middle School.
Gray bill would create rapid response standard for wildfires

1 week ago | turlockjournal.com | Joe Cortez

WASHINGTON — Rep. Adam Gray (D-Merced) and Rep. Young Kim (R-Anaheim Hills) introduced this week the Wildfire Response and Preparedness (WRAP) Act to establish a 30-minute national-standard response time to wildfire emergencies on federal lands. The bill would aid national fire suppression efforts by implementing a rapid response standard to quickly engage fire conditions as they emerge.
MLB All-Star Game voting: Where Tyler Soderstrom stands after first ballot update

1 week ago | turlockjournal.com | Christopher Correa

Though a handful of Tyler Soderstrom’s offensive statistics rank near the top among American League outfielders, the Turlock native and Athletics star has lots of votes to make up as he vows to be named an All-Star for the first time in his career. On Monday morning, Major League Baseball released their first update of Phase 1 fan voting for the 2025 All-Star Game in Atlanta on July 15.
Turlockers take part in protests against ICE, Trump

1 week ago | turlockjournal.com | Joe Cortez

Hundreds of protesters took part Saturday in Turlock’s “No Kings” rally — a protest focused on the policies of President Donald Trump — at the intersection of Monte Vista Avenue and Countryside Drive. “The turnout surpassed all our expectations,” said Daniel Miller, president of the Turlock Democratic Club. “I always base my expectations on what has happened in the past, and our previous protest, which was on Geer and Monte Vista, drew about 60 people.
Pitman’s Cervantes clutch in thrilling Rotary All-Star Game

1 week ago | turlockjournal.com | Christopher Correa

MODESTO — On one of the biggest stages most had ever stepped foot on, high school baseball stars from across Stanislaus County put on performances to remember Saturday afternoon. At the 33rd annual Modesto Sunrise Rotary All-Star Game at John Thurman Field, home of the Modesto Nuts, the Blue squad staged a thunderous comeback to down the Gold team by a 9-8 score.
Local stars cherish opportunities at Merced County All-Star Football Classic

1 week ago | turlockjournal.com | Christopher Correa

MERCED — A handful of local football players donned helmets and pads for the final time as members of their respective high schools on Saturday at the second annual Merced County All-Star Football Classic at Golden Valley High School. Though the North team that featured players from Turlock and Pitman fell by a 19-13 score, each had uniquely impressive individual performances as they showcased their talents to a new, Merced-heavy audience in the grandstands.
Local flag football stars help North earn win second-ever All-Star Game

1 week ago | turlockjournal.com | Christopher Correa

MERCED — Gracious for their invitation to the Girls Flag Football All-Star Game at Golden Valley High School in Merced on Saturday despite not being from Merced County, senior players from Turlock and Pitman made their presence known to the rest of the region. Defensively, Turlock’s Kealani Solis-Coelho and Karley Wool and Pitman’s Elexi Pulido helped the North team defeat the South by a 35-30 score. Serving as head coach for the North squad was Bulldogs head coach Aaron King.
Council, once again, votes not to support We Care shelter

2 weeks ago | turlockjournal.com | Joe Cortez

A routine disbursement of grant funds turned into yet another discussion about the future of a homeless shelter during Tuesday’s city council meeting. Mulling the distribution of $70,000 in Community Development Block Grant money, the council was set to vote on giving $10,000 awards to seven different programs, including the cash-strapped We Care men’s homeless shelter. However, Mayor Amy Bublak resisted the idea of awarding money to We Care, claiming the shelter’s future is in doubt.
City councilwoman earns pro bodybuilding title

2 weeks ago | turlockjournal.com | Joe Cortez

City councilmember and businesswoman Erika Phillips, who somehow manages to find the time for a career as a bodybuilder, captured her first professional title last week at the Toronto Pro Supershow. The victory provided Phillips, who earned International Federation of Bodybuilding pro status with a 2021 victory in Pittsburgh, a berth in the Masters Olympia in Tokyo Aug. 9-10.