TPD Open House Sgt. Neil Cervenka and Reece Haile show off their skills on the department’s motorcycles. - photo by SABRA STAFFORD / The Journal The Turlock Police Department held their annual open house and safety fair on Saturday and the event drew in lots of community members. Latest Merced County confirms its first fatal case of West Nile Virus this year Board games and gardening tips highlight September library events Pears hit fresh market as cannery resets Late summer heat wave on its way