Jingles has a long calico coat, and distinguishable thumbs, she's a loved family cat but has no collar or chip. She went missing over Christmas

While many homes around Turlock are decorated for the holidays, this vehicle is decorated with a festive Christmas carousel. The Ford Mustang, located on the corner of F and Ninth streets, may be the vehicle to give Santa’s sleigh a run for its money.

With a little extra trash from the mountains of ripped up wrapping paper, Turlock residents need not worry if their normal trash collection day falls on Christmas this year. Turlock Scavenger will be closed on Christmas Day and will not be collecting trash that day, but residents who normally have their trash collected on Thursday will have their trash picked up on Friday, Dec. 26.

A cold winter night couldn’t stop a group of motorcyclists from taking a ride through Turlock. The group of around 10 motorcyclists were seen riding down Geer Road Tuesday night, with some decked out with Christmas decorations.

Christmas comes hand-in-hand with throngs of last-minute shoppers as well as anyone and everyone who still needs to run errands this time of year. Fortunately for all involved in the Christmas mayhem, a smattering of local retailers are posting a few hours for the two busiest days of the year. In terms of grocery stores, Safeway (Countryside Drive) will be open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. They do not have hours available on Christmas Day, but have offered their Modesto store on McHenry Avenue as a substitute, which will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Costco (Tegner Road) will also be open Christmas Eve from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Turlock resident Stephanie Valgos spent more than an average work week, 40 hours, decorating her house in Christmas lights and she easily admits she suffers from a bit of “Christmas craziness.” “I didn’t think my Christmas craziness was that big of a deal until many individuals spoke of the joy and happiness it brought to their hearts,” Valgos said. “I love peeking out my window and seeing people taking pictures with their children throughout my wonderland.”