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Also on today's calendar: 14th Annual MoSt Poetry Festival Featuring Juan Luzuriaga and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Spider webs, pumpkins and fall landscape creations highlight October library events (turlockjournal.com) — Turlock families can look forward to a full month of hands-on fun at the Turlock Library, from monster art projects and LEGO stop-motion to pumpkin parties, chess, and video game days. With activities tailored for toddlers through adults and clear dates, times, and age ranges, it's an easy way to plug into free, creative programs right in town this October.
2. Reigning U.S. Amateur champ Asterisk Talley wins Yellowjacket Invitational (turlockjournal.com) — A major girls golf invitational at Turlock Golf & Country Club saw national standout Asterisk Talley dominate the field, while Turlock High and Pitman golfers battled tough conditions on their home-area course. Local players like Brianna Cuenca and Clarissa Vallejo posted solid rounds as Turlock finished 11th and Pitman eighth, offering a clear snapshot of how both programs stack up midseason.
3. West Nile virus death reported in Stanislaus County (turlockjournal.com) — Stanislaus County has recorded its first West Nile virus-related death of 2026, and local officials are urging residents, including those in Turlock, to step up mosquito precautions. With elevated virus activity across the region, you're encouraged to use repellent, eliminate standing water, report dead birds, and call the Turlock Mosquito Abatement District if you notice mosquito problems in your neighborhood.
4. Why are data centers controversial? Valley experts explain water, power and jobs (fresnobee.com) — Data centers are becoming a hot topic in Central Valley politics, including Turlock's election discussions, as residents weigh potential jobs against big demands for water and electricity. Local experts explain what questions Turlock leaders should ask about infrastructure costs, environmental impacts, and long-term employment before saying yes or no to any proposal that might land near your neighborhood.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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