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Turlock, California

Located in Stanislaus County, California, Turlock was established in 1871. Turlock has a large Assyrian Christian community. Central Valley dairy and agricultural powerhouse.
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Founded 1871 | Population 76,000 | Peak 76,000 (2024) | County Stanislaus County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Turlock, California

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1871 Railroad Town: Central Pacific stop.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Turlock's character and economy.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Turlock's identity and economy.
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1957 CSU Stanislaus: University established.
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2000 Dairy Capital: Major dairy and ag region.
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Latest News in Turlock

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Misses Out On $61,000 Over This Tough Puzzle
A Wheel of Fortune contestant saw $61,000 slip away in the Bonus Round last week, leaving fans stunned over what many called one o…
Jan 1, 1970
Dead or Missing Scientists Pose “National Security Threat,” Top House Republican Warns as Oversight Committee Launches Probe
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has declared a series of deaths and disappearances involving at least 11 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump’s Psychedelic Pivot: Executive Order Accelerates Review of Mind-Altering Drugs for Mental Health Crisis
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday directing federal agencies to fast-track the review and potential app…
Jan 1, 1970
White House Signals Review of Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances Among U.S. Scientists in Sensitive Fields
The Trump administration has indicated it will examine a cluster of unexplained deaths and disappearances involving at least 10 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
California’s “Stop Nick Shirley Act”: Privacy Measure or Assault on Investigative Journalism?
California lawmakers advanced a controversial bill Monday that critics have dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” raising sharp …
Jan 1, 1970
Sexual Assault Probe and Staff Revolt Threaten to End Congressman’s California Gubernatorial Bid
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s once-promising campaign for California governor has unraveled with breathtaking speed. In little more than …

Complete Historical Timeline

1871 Transport
Railroad Town
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1942 Government
Military Presence
1957 Culture
CSU Stanislaus
2000 Business
Dairy Capital

Did You Know?

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Turlock has a large Assyrian Christian community.
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Central Valley dairy and agricultural powerhouse.
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Swedish settlers were among the earliest residents.
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Turlock is located in Stanislaus County, California.
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Turlock was founded in 1871.

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