Public Safety · Turlock, CA
A 14-year-old Turlock High freshman, Jameson Hendrix, was killed around 5:30 p.m. Saturday in a collision between his electric motorcycle and a vehicle at Tokay Avenue and Old Vineyard Road in east Turlock. Turlock Police officers performed CPR before fire personnel arrived, but the teen was pronounced dead at the scene. The vehicle driver cooperated with investigators, who do not believe drugs or alcohol were factors. The Major Accident Investigation Team has taken over, and witnesses are asked to contact Officer Allison at (209) 664-7398. Police issued a reminder about California's e-bike and e-moto safety regulations for riders under 18.
Local Politics · Turlock, CA
The Turlock City Council voted Tuesday to allocate $100,000 from the city's tourism fund for a Highway 99 Community Promotion Project that will fill vacant panels on existing pylon signs visible along the corridor. Economic Development Director Anthony Sims said the initiative supports the council's March Economic Development Strategic Plan by increasing visibility of Turlock's opportunity sites to approximately 108,000 daily vehicles. City-funded panels would be placed under memorandums of understanding with property owners, avoiding ongoing rental charges, and preliminary estimates suggest roughly three pylon signs and 16 city-funded panels could be installed. California State University Stanislaus and other community partners have expressed interest in purchasing additional panels.
Social Events · Turlock, CA
Turlock's Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 640 N. Minaret Ave. will host its annual nonprofit Holiday Craft Faire Nov. 12-14 in the church social hall, offering hand-made quilts, baked goods, wreaths, wood crafts, and other items. The event runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12-13 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, with free admission, free parking, complimentary coffee/tea, and low-cost lunch options from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. all proceeds benefit local charities; last year the group wrote $500 checks to 10 organizations including United Samaritans Daily Bread, Salvation Army, Turlock Gospel Mission, and We Care Men's Shelter. The 25-year-old volunteer group meets Thursdays and Fridays from 2-4 p.m. and welcomes newcomers regardless of sewing experience.
