Community Corner
🌱 Why a Turlock native says Kirby Smart is fed up with NIL
Be sure to catch Stan State Thursday on the Turlock Patch calendar

Hi Turlock! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Turlock native says Kirby Smart is fed up with NIL
Also on today's calendar: Volunteering Opportunity! GARDENING IN OUR COMMUNITY and 2 more events.
Find out what's happening in Turlockfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Turlockfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Showers late in the afternoon, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.
- Wednesday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 60, low: 53.
- Thursday: Rain; windy in the morning, with a high of 60 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Georgia's Kirby Smart Delivers College Football's Best Quote on Monday (athlonsports.com) — A Turlock native, Kevin Borba, is behind this look at Georgia coach Kirby Smart’s sharp criticism of players chasing transfers and NIL money instead of development. He highlights Smart’s focus on culture and physicality as Georgia prepares for its Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff matchup with Ole Miss on Jan. 1.
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📸 Around Turlock
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Turlock
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★ Featured events ★
- Stan State Thursday
California State University, Stanislaus, 1 University Cir, Turlock
6:00 pm
Thursday December 25
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Other local events
- Christmas Holiday
City Hall - Ceres CA 95307 - Volunteering Opportunity! GARDENING IN OUR COMMUNITY
Turlock Community Gardens , 4105 Crowell Rd , Turlock
9:00 am - Saturday Studio
Carnegie Arts Center , 250 N Broadway , Turlock
11:00 am - New Years Holiday
City Hall - Ceres CA 95307
Wednesday December 24
Saturday December 27
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
State Theatre of Modesto Inc , 1307 J St , Modesto
12:30 pm - Central Valley Hawks vs River Islands
Central Valley High school , 4033 Central Ave , Ceres
1:30 pm - The Muppet Christmas Carol
State Theatre of Modesto Inc , 1307 J St , Modesto
3:30 pm - Multi Purpose - DEXL
El Capitan Elementary Delhi, CA 95315
4:00 pm - James C. Enochs Eagles vs Grace M Davis Spartans
James C. Enochs High School , 3201 Sylvan Ave , Modesto
4:30 pm - Tuesday night car show
Pioneer Market , 12138 Yosemite Blvd , Waterford
5:30 pm - 5am Sunrise Flow
642 Lampley Rd , Hickman
1:00 pm
Tuesday December 23
Thursday December 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good afternoon, Karin's husband Gerry here.
Well, we are going to be empty nesters this year on Christmas Day. Any good restaurants going to be open in Stanislaus county for dinner on Christmas? (Nextdoor Northeast Turlock) - Silver SUV pulled up just after 10pm and a man chucked their half eaten Jack in the Box and full milk shake at our front door, not once but twice (first throw wasn’t good enough I guess).
Nothing like cleaning up milkshake off your kids hand made wreath just before Christmas. Unfortunately the Ring did not pick up the greatest images… (Nextdoor Peacock Ranch Estates)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Turlock. Apply here.
- Ross Stores, Inc posted a job opening for Retail Associate in Turlock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Turlock here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hughson
- Basketball Recap: Delhi Comes Up Short (maxpreps.com)
Livingston
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