In the heart of California’s Central Valley, Turlock is the second largest city in Stanislaus County with a population which has grown steadily from 13,992 in 1970 to over 67,000 today. Home of California State University Stanislaus (CSUS), Turlock provides an unusual opportunity to combine a quality learning environment with relaxed rural living.

Cultural art experiences, sports activities, twelve parks, eight schools, a full range of medical facilities and the attractiveness of the nearby Mother Lode, San Francisco Bay area and the Sierra Nevada add to the pleasure of living in Turlock.

Turlock is a General Law City that operates under the Council / Manager form of government. There are five city departments including Police, Fire, Community Development, Municipal and Administrative Services. Turlock offers a full range of municipal services to the community.