Archive By Author - Alex Cantatore
Lawsuit forces changes in indigent healthcare program
A revision to the county's medically indigent adult healthcare program, forced by a lawsuit, will make free or low-cost healthcare available to more county adults, affect payment schedules for many existing participants, and raise county costs.
Task force to consider supervisor redistricting
A new citizens' advisory task force will help with a mandated redistricting of the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors' districts, following board action Tuesday morning.
Winter showers bring hungry mosquitoes
A mild, wet winter could translate into a buzzy, bitey, mosquito-filled summer.
TID looks at rate increases for 2012
The Turlock Irrigation District may need to raise rates an effective 9 percent for 2012 primarily to meet debt obligations associated with the Tuolumne Wind Project, district Trustees learned in a financial forecasting workshop on Tuesday.
Local legislators lobby for Florida high-speed rail money
Local political leaders are hailing the California High-Speed Rail Authority's unanimous decision on Wednesday to pursue a further $2.43 billion in federal funding recently made available – and urging the federal government to allocate those funds to California.
University hosts César Chávez Day celebration
Cries of "Si, se puede" rang across California State University, Stanislaus Wednesday night as the college hosted its 16th annual César E. Chávez Memorial Celebration.
Local businesses take top awards in Entrepreneur Challenge
When the dust settled on the San Joaquin Entrepreneur Challenge, two groups of Denair-based entrepreneurs stood atop the field of 65 entrants from across the Valley.
Council considers return of bingo at Assyrian American club
After an eight year gap, bingo could return to Turlock – should the City of Turlock and the Assyrian American Civic Club reach common ground on rules and regulations for the game.The Turlock City Council discussed changes the current bingo ordinance on March 23, but didn't come to any solutions which would be mutually agreeable.The Assyrian American Civic Club hosted ...
Northwest growth still an option
Residential growth to the northwest of Highway 99 is still on the table for the City of Turlock, following a split Turlock City Council decision Tuesday night.
Hilmar residents can clean-up for reduced prices
Hilmar will host a clean-up day from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, offering residents the opportunity to dispose of tires, appliances, and other residential waste at a reduced rate.
No comment from public on bus fare increases
A proposed Stanislaus Regional Transit fare increase would raise the cost of most rides by $0.25, to $1.50 for a general fare bus ride. Senior or disabled fixed route bus riders would be exempted from the increase, with a ride remaining flat at $1.
Central Valley Project farmers to receive 55 percent of water allocation
The Federal Bureau of Reclamation announced this week that Central Valley Project water users will receive 100 percent of their annual allocation – except for south of the Delta, where agricultural contractors will receive just 55 percent of their annual allocation, and municipal and industrial users will receive 80 percent of the allocation.
New resolution promotes eating locally grown food
Eating locally isn't just a trendy, healthy way too cook – it's also California's newest strategy to bolster the State budget.
Local funeral directors gather supplies for Japanese colleagues
The earthquake and tsunami which ravaged Japan have now, officially, killed more than 10,000 people, according to the Japanese National Police Agency. As the search through rubble and wreckage continues, that number is likely to double or triple, as more than 17,000 remain listed as missing.
State budget to cut funding to colleges, prisons, welfare
Facing a $26.6 billion deficit, both houses of the California Legislature approved the main budget bill last week, but will not send the legislation to Gov. Jerry Brown until a remaining $12.6 billion deficit can be broached.
Articles By Author - Alex Cantatore
Nonprofits fill the need for seafood at annual crab feeds
Feeling crabby? It's the right time of year.
Merced College to offer Customer Service Academy
Merced College, in partnership with the Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce, will offer a professional development training program through the college's Customer Service Academy. Morning and afternoon workshops will be offered on the last two Thursdays of each month, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Topics will include "Customer Service," "Team Building," "Attitude in the Workplace," "Values and Ethics," "Stress Management," "Time Management," "Conflict Resolution," "Decision ...
CSU Stanislaus professor studies gangs
Hung Gao, a criminology professor at California State University Stanislaus, is beginning research on juvenile gang activity in the Central Valley. It's a shift for Gao, who spent seven years studying drug use among women in China, but local gang activity is a good topic for research, Gao said. Currently, very little research exists on gangs in the Central Valley, despite the location's importance in drug trafficking. "I hope my research on ...
Water troubles back on City Council agenda
After a two-month delay, a study which could result in increased water rates is back before the Turlock City Council.
Bike Works owner shares passion for BMX
One man's lifelong love for bicycles has led to a Best of Turlock-winning business. Bike Works has been named Readers' Choice for Bike Shop in Turlock for 2012, the first time the business has claimed the award. But becoming Best in Turlock almost seemed fated for owner Matt Nascimento, a man for whom bikes aren't just a business – they're a way of life. Nascimento grew up riding BMX bikes. Then, ...
A unique women's clothing store
Name of business: Cindy's DooDads Type of business: A unique ladies boutique Location: 115 W. Main St. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Contact info: 664-1367 History of business: Cindy's DooDads has been a downtown Turlock mainstay for 20 years, occupying three different storefronts during that time. The women's boutique first opened in Scandia Village, when owner Cindy Sprinkel decided to turn her ...
Steven Ames new Alliance VP of Economic Development
Steven Ames, a marketing and economic development expert from Iowa, has been named the new Senior Vice President and Director of Economic Development at the Stanislaus Economic and Workforce Alliance. "The Alliance has been known as the best kept secret in Stanislaus County for over 10 years but is now becoming the go to organization for business assistance in the county," said Alliance CEO/ President Bill Bassitt. "Ames' experience, leadership, and track record ...
International grocery store best kept café secret
Name of business: Blansh International Wholesale Foods Type of business: Grocery store / café Location: 2340 W. Monte Vista Ave. Hours of operation: Grocery from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays. Café open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Contact info: 250-1237, www.blanshfoods.com History of business: Originally just a small grocery store, ...
Warriors seek to fill holiday seats with free tickets
California State University, Stanislaus students may be on winter break, but the University's basketball teams don't get a Christmas vacation. This year, CSU Stanislaus is looking to keep Fitzpatrick Arena full even through the holidays – with a little help from the Turlock community. "We're just trying to get the community to come out and support," CSU Stanislaus Director of Athletics Mike Matoso said. Rather than have the Warriors play before ...
New TID sprinkler district 'historic'
The decision was touted as nothing less than "historic" by Turlock Irrigation District Director Michael Frantz. Earlier this month, the TID Board of Directors authorized the formation of the first pressurized improvement district in the TID service area. The Miller-Muller Micro-Sprinkler District will convert almost 200 acres of land near Denair from flood irrigation to micro-sprinklers and drip irrigation. "We've been talking about a pressurized improvement district on my side of the ...
Footers adds 'Kap Dog' to menu in honor of local NFL star
Just five starts into his National Football League career, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is already making his mark on professional football. And soon, the Turlock-bred Kaepernick will make his mark on a local menu. Main Street Footers, the Turlock landmark hot dog restaurant, announced this week it will honor Kaepernick with his own 'dog – the Kap Dog. The Kap Dog was the brainchild of Footers owner Glenn Newsum, ...
New UC Merced Provost talks vision
Tom Peterson has been in his new post of University of California, Merced Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for less than a month, but already has a plan laid out for the college. Peterson, a former head of the Directorate for Engineering at the National Science Foundation and past dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Arizona, says priority number one is to build a strong relationship with the faculty. ...
Turlockers pay tribute to victims of Conn. school shooting
A group of Turlockers gathered Friday to cry, and to mourn those lost in the tragic mass shooting in Newtown, Conn. The vigil and memorial was organized by Turlocker Maggie Moralez. The day of the tragedy, Dec. 14, Moralez said it took a while for what had happened to sink in. But as she went to tuck in her 10 year-old son that evening, thinking about those who will never be able ...
TID, linemen continue contract talks
The ongoing labor dispute between the Turlock Irrigation District and a union representing electric lineworkers escalated Tuesday, with no end in sight. In closed session on Tuesday, TID directors voted unanimously to deny a compensation grievance filed by the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers. No details were made available about the grievance, as district staff was unsure if disclosure would violate attorney-client privilege. Closed session items are typically exempt from disclosure requirements ...
Putting the bling into everything
Name of business: Simply Bling Type of business: Custom bracelet design and clothing Location: 202 W. Main St. #199, above Dust Bowl Tap Room in the Mercantile Building Hours of operation: 12 noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday Contact info: 678-2628, 678-5284, on Facebook at Simply Bling History of business: Roughly 30 months ago, style maven Rosa Borba-Lopes came across a hot new style she couldn't get enough ...
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