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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Turlock public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
General public comment
State legislation update
Youth opioid prevention
Smoke shop ordinance
Appreciation to council
Public records allegations
E-bike safety and ballot box
E-bike safety
Tobacco retailer ordinance scope
Tobacco prevention introduction
Feral cat management
Dog-in-vehicle ordinance
Code enforcement at 290 North Thor Street
Building permit appeal and public records
Code enforcement complaint
Public records accountability
Rental property mold and code complaint
Closed session / treatment of public commenters
Abandoned fire-damaged property
Code enforcement and public records
Transit Center drug activity
Animal control facility improvements (6.D)
Building permit dispute, 290 North Thor Street
Code enforcement — abandoned vehicle at 290 North Thor Street
Feral cats, drainage, council civility, and Golden State construction timing
Stray and feral cat overpopulation
Legislative update from Assemblymember Juan Alanis
Retaining wall code enforcement on Lexton Place
SB 707 remote participation policies
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
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
Child 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, 2026California sues Turlock, 4 other cities over housing plan requirements
California sues Turlock, 4 other cities over housing plan requirements ABC10
Jul 16, 2026California attorney general sues Turlock over multi-year housing delay
California attorney general sues Turlock over multi-year housing delay Modesto Bee
Jul 16, 2026California sues five cities, including Turlock, over alleged housing plan violations
California sues five cities, including Turlock, over alleged housing plan violations ABC10
Jul 16, 2026