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🌱 What a major fentanyl conviction means for safety in Turlock
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In today's newsletter:
- What a major fentanyl conviction means for safety in Turlock
- Turlock dairy supplier earns national recognition for worker safety
Also on today's calendar: California State University at Stanislaus State Soccer Men and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 55.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Modesto man found guilty of dealing fentanyl pills (sjvsun.com) — Federal prosecutors say a Modesto man has been convicted for two large fentanyl and firearms deals carried out in a Turlock shopping center parking lot in 2023, tied to a wider Stanislaus County trafficking probe. The case, part of Operation Blue Death, involved tens of thousands of pills and multiple weapons, with sentencing set for January 2027. 
• IDFA announces Safety Recognition Award winners (dairyfoods.com) — A Turlock facility operated by Nelson-Jameson has been honored with a national worker-safety award from the International Dairy Foods Association, recognizing strong safety culture and low injury rates. The program spotlights dairy plants and trucking operations nationwide that excel at protecting employees, putting Turlock's operation among a select group of 2024 award winners.
📸 Around Turlock
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Turlock
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★ Featured events ★
- Turlock at Pitman →
John H. Pitman High School, 2525 W Christoffersen Pkwy, Turlock
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- California State Grange 151st Annual Session →
Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 North Broadway, Turlock
12:00 pm - Water Polo vs Turlock
John H. Pitman High School (Turlock, California, United States)
4:30 pm - Girls Volleyball vs Turlock
John H. Pitman High School (Turlock, California, United States)
4:30 pm - California State University at Stanislaus State Soccer Men →
Warrior Stadium, 1 University Circle, Turlock
4:00 pm - 14th Annual MoSt Poetry Festival Featuring Juan Luzuriaga →
Carnegie Arts Center, 250 North Broadway, Turlock - 14th Annual MoSt Poetry Festival - Come to the Table! A Bilingual Poetry Workshop with Juan Luzuriaga →
Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock
9:30 am - TLAY California All Breeds Bull Sale →
10430 N Lander Ave, Turlock
12:00 pm - Witch Walk Sip & Stroll ~ Downtown Turlock →
Little Red Door, 340 East Main Street, Turlock
2:00 pm - Western Bound at Ten Pin Fun Center →
Ten Pin Fun Center, 3700 Countryside Dr, Turlock
7:00 pm - Sip & Paint →
TaZa, 112 Bonita Avenue, Turlock - Turlock Unity Day Planning Meeting →
Salvation Army Salt Room, 893 Lander Ave, Turlock
11:00 am
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- St Francis Episcopal Church and Light of Christ Lutheran Church will be giving away free groceries today, Sunday Sep.
27 from noon to 1pm. We are located at 915 E Main St, Turlock. All are welcome. Hope to see you there. (Nextdoor North Park Village) - Our golden rent missing yesterday off faith home rd.
Please let me know if he is seen. Very friendly! (Nextdoor Clayton Road)
- Del Taco posted a job opening for Team Member in Turlock. Apply here.
- Plug Power, Inc. posted a job opening for Field Service Technician-Amazon MCE1- Turlock, CA in Turlock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Turlock here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Make your own cheesy ravioli plus easy peasy French butter sauce (modbee.com)
- Taylor Swift sets all-time VMAs record. What awards did she win in 2026? (modbee.com)
Ok Turlock! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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