Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Turlock public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics in public safety
General public comment
State legislation update
Youth opioid prevention
Appreciation to council
Smoke shop ordinance
Public records allegations
E-bike safety and ballot box
E-bike safety
Tobacco retailer ordinance scope
Tobacco prevention introduction
Feral cat management
Code enforcement at 290 North Thor Street
Dog-in-vehicle ordinance
Code enforcement complaint
Building permit appeal and public records
Public records accountability
Rental property mold and code complaint
Transit Center drug activity
Code enforcement and public records
Abandoned fire-damaged property
Closed session / treatment of public commenters
Building permit dispute, 290 North Thor Street
Animal control facility improvements (6.D)
Code enforcement — abandoned vehicle at 290 North Thor Street
Stray and feral cat overpopulation
Feral cats, drainage, council civility, and Golden State construction timing
Legislative update from Assemblymember Juan Alanis
SB 707 remote participation policies
Retaining wall code enforcement on Lexton Place
Police staffing / AB 2561 report
Fire services agreement
Fire services / EMS
Code enforcement / mold complaint follow-up
Mold complaint / code enforcement
Modesto fire services agreement
State legislative update
WeCare shelter conditions
Fire chief contract and pension concerns
Acting fire division chief appointment
Turlock fire chief
Electric motorcycles
Fire chief vote reversal
Fire service agreement with Modesto
Police traffic stop and ICE shooting of Carlos Mendoza
Police department arrests and litigation
Social media post regarding legal representation
Daughter's victimization at Turlock Junior High
Fire ladder truck purchase
Fire ladder truck / housing plan
Fire administrative services agreement
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Turlock from local and regional media.
Police Respond to Underage Party After Reports of Shots Fired
At about 3:39am Saturday, Turlock Police Officer Arroyo heard the sound of shots fired in Downtown Turlock.Arroyo was in the front parking lot of the Turlock Public Safety Facility when he heard four or five...
TurlockCityNews.com
On June 28, City Council approved by 3 to 5 vote the Voluntary Campaign Contribution Pledge which holds candidates to receive $1,000 contributions per person and disclose the every contribution from $1 and up on their Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) 460 forms. Councilman Steven Nascimento, despite signing the pledge, has not held himself to that standard. Recent filings for the FPPC campaign finance 460 form from Councilman Nascimento reveals that $619 was received by the Councilman during the second filing period from July 1 to Sept. 24 was not disclosed as the pledge necessitates.
Two Arrested After Months-Long Investigation Leads to Chop Shop
At about 9am Tuesday, Turlock Police and the Stanislaus County Auto Theft Task Force arrived at a residence in the 0 block of Soderstrom Lane to serve a search warrant.This search was the result of several...
Murder Suspect Arrested Within Hours of Crime Riding Bicycle
At about 12:54pm Tuesday, Turlock Police, Turlock Fire, and American Medical Response responded to an aggravated assault that had just occurred at the Turlock Chamber of Commerce in the 100 block of S. Golden State Boulevard.
Harder Campaign Denies Alleged Slander Against Howze, But There’s a Recording
Harder Campaign Denies Alleged Slander Against Howze, But There’s a Recording
Modesto Bee Launching “Fake News” Attack Against Ted Howze
Modesto Bee Launching “Fake News” Attack Against Ted Howze
Councilman Nascimento Violates Campaign Finance Reform Pledge, Does Not Reveal All Donors
Councilman Nascimento Violates Campaign Finance Reform Pledge, Does Not Reveal All Donors
Turlock Journal
By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. City to host annual job fair The City of Turlock will bring together more than 50 local...
Live updates: Modesto City Council incumbents carry early leads in District 2 and 5 contests
The polls have closed in California, where voters in Tuesday’s general election selected their choice for the state’s next governor, submitted their say on a number of high-profile ballot propositions and decid...
Nov 4, 2026Stanislaus County midterm election results 2026: Live Modesto and Turlock races
Stanislaus County voters are deciding races for mayor, city council, school boards and other local offices in the Nov. 3, 2026, California general election.Among the contests are mayoral elections in Turlock, H...
Nov 3, 2026Child on e-moto seriously injured after being hit by truck in Turlock, police say
A 9-year-old riding an electric motorcycle was seriously injured in Turlock on Oct. 31 after being hit by a truck. Modesto Bee file A 9-year-old riding an electric motorcycle was seriously injured on Friday ev...
Oct 31, 2026Turlock among five California cities sued over state housing law
Turlock among five California cities sued over state housing law ABC10
Jul 17, 2026