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CSU system faces drastic cuts in enrollment, employees
The California State University system will likely enroll at least 10,000 fewer students and cut employees to meet a $550 million funding gap, according to a report delivered to the CSU Board of Trustees Tuesday.
Public Safety Facility funding ‘on track,’ says Wasden at groundbreaking
After years spent planning, meeting and navigating bond markets, the City of Turlock broke ground on the new, 57,570 square foot home for Turlock's police and fire departments on Tuesday.
City budget process begins
The Turlock City Council on Tuesday began the process of adopting the 2010-2011 budget – a process they hope to complete on May 10 – by accepting all preliminary non-general fund budgets. The unanimous motion adopted those budgets, which primarily deal with rate-based services such as sewer, water, and street lighting. <p style="margin: 0in ...
TID managers assume permanent roles
Turlock Irrigation District General Manager Casey Hashimoto on Tuesday appointed three interim assistant general managers to assume permanent posts.
Local entrepreneurs pitch business ideas
From more than 65 hopeful entrepreneurs, just eight remain in the semifinals of an American Idol style business plan competition which will award $20,000 in cash and professional services to two winners.
Credit union doubles Merced College kids scholarships
Educational Employees Credit Union announced Thursday it will match scholarship contributions to Merced College's College for Kids program dollar-for-dollar up to $7,500.
Council preview
On Tuesday, Turlock City Council is scheduled to:
Water group looks to build synergy
Local agencies are banding together to form a regional water management group in Stanislaus County – one of California's only populated areas not to have such a group – in hopes of obtaining millions in state water funds for local projects.
City to be ‘lean, but effective’ in future
For the last three years, the Turlock City Council has been in a reactionary mode – by members' own admission.
Hashimoto takes helm at TID
After a six-month, international search for a new Turlock Irrigation District general manager, the Board of Directors decided the best candidate already had the job.
Nuclear power is the only realistic future energy source
The earthquake and subsequent tsunami which ravaged Japan last week were unqualified tragedies.
MJC students succeed in California Agriculture Leaders competition
Modesto Junior College students earned a first place team win in the College Bowl and numerous individual awards at the March 4 California Agriculture Leaders competition.
Stanislaus students to be honored by journalism society for uncovering Palin speaking documents
Two California State University, Stanislaus students will be awarded the James Madison Citizen Award from the Society of Professional Journalists next week for their efforts to uncover a draft version of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's contract to speak at the University Foundation's 50th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser.
City invests in Regional Recycled Water Project
The groundbreaking North Valley Regional Recycled Water Project took a step toward reality Tuesday night, when the Turlock City Council unanimously voted to apply for a grant to help fund a needed feasibility study.
MJC students, faculty cry foul with cuts
After four hours of passionate public comment, with hundreds of students, faculty and community leaders pleading for programs to be saved, the Yosemite Community College District Board of Trustees on Wednesday unanimously voted to send pink slips to 55 employees and eliminate entire programs from Modesto Junior College.
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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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