Community church members were organized by Ron Visco to advocate alternatives to abortion and promote the “pro-life” perspective. Ron Visco was the coordinator of the gathering. He noted that this was a coalition of various churches in the area.
This year will mark the 25th anniversary of the U.S. Congress establishing the first full week in October as Mental Health Awareness Week. The National Alliance for Mental Illness helped pushed for this week’s recognition, and this year’s dates will fall from October 4 to October 10. The Each Mind Matters Campaign is encouraging people to vocalize their support for mental health awareness and Each Mind Matters Campaign with their county board of supervisors.
California State University, Stanislaus has released its annual Campus Security Report that includes data showing sharp increases in reports of forcible sexual offenses and liquor law violations. The Federal requirements are changing in the way that universities are addressing sexual violence. More groups and resources are being directed toward anti-violence education, and reporting requirements have also seen change.
Although short lived for periods of time, the rain on Thursday was exciting for Turlockers. It has been an unfamiliar site this year for residents to walk outside and see wet streets and lawns. Many people posted to social media regarding the rain. Turlock Irrigation District’s Canal Drive weather station reported that the rain accumulated 0.07 inches of water by early afternoon.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Turlock is going pink! Turlockers along with businesses and organizations around the city are getting involved to support the movement. On Oct. 16, Emanuel Medical Cancer Center will be hosting its own event, Women’s Cancer Awareness Night Out. The night out will be headlined by Good Morning America’s Amy Robach, a breast cancer survivor herself.
Applications are being accepted by The City of Turlock for an electrical mechanical maintenance supervisor position. The City job posting states that the individual hired, under the direction of the supervisor, will plan, assign and review the work of the electrical/mechanical maintenance staff. This person will oversee equipment associated with the wastewater facility, water distribution system, sewer/storm collection pumping stations as well as traffic signals and street lights.
