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Around Turlock – June 2

Since all permit work for the Monte Vista Crossings expansion was completed in early-May, the buildings that will house Dick’s Sporting Goods and Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store are starting to take shape. Turlock Assistant to the City Manager for Housing and Economic Development Maryn Pitt has now confirmed that the two anchor stores are expected to open in October. That’s a more firm date than the “before Christmas” timeframe earlier announced.

June 4, 2014 No Comments

Life & Social

Brett Nichols Releases “Smooth Criminal” Video, “Billie Jean” Performed at Age 11

Less than two weeks after Pitman High School junior Brett Nichols became a household name, the man with moves like Michael Jackson has released his second video. Nichols dances to the King of Pop’s “Smooth Criminal” in the new video, filmed in San Francisco on Saturday and posted online Monday afternoon.

June 3, 2014 1 Comment

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Around Turlock – June 1

Turlock got a visit from a couple of Oakland-based rappers this weekend. The large tour bus of Destro & Slowe Burna pulled into the Walmart Neighborhood Market parking lot and spent the day taking pictures with Turlockers.

June 3, 2014 1 Comment

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Around Turlock – May 31

With summer nearing and the weather warming, corn stalks are growing. This corn, hugging Taylor Road near Berkeley Avenue, glows green in the sunset. As an international agricultural capital, the Central Valley turns out dozens and dozens of crops over summer. What's your favorite produce to enjoy during the 100-degree days to come?

June 2, 2014 No Comments

Life & Social

Nichols Gets Publicist, Acting Role Offers, To Release New Dances on YouTube

Pitman High School junior Brett Nichols now has a celebrity publicist, an official YouTube channel, and is considering acting offers. What a difference a week makes for Nichols, who was just an average high school student before last Wednesday. It was then that a video of Nichols dancing like the King of Pop Michael Jackson hit reddit and went viral, earning worldwide acclaim. More than 15 million people have now seen Nichols’ first-place performance to “Billie Jean” in the Pitman High School Talent Rally. He has been interviewed by CNN, MTV, and other national news agencies.

May 31, 2014 1 Comment

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Around Turlock – May 29

Despite a hot Memorial Day reaching well into the 90s, Turlockers found a way to keep cool. Blain Cooper, 5, and Annie Cooper, 2, enjoyed the water feature at Columbia Park, located at 595 High St. The Columbia Park water feature is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The Columbia Park community pool opens July 14.

May 31, 2014 No Comments