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County supervisors grant extension to West Park developer
By a split, 3-2 vote, the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors approved continuing work on a new, smaller version of the oft-maligned West Park inland port development.
State troubles prompt city to make RDA changes
On the same day area mayors gathered in Modesto to lobby Gov. Jerry Brown to forego his planned elimination of all redevelopment agencies statewide, the City of Turlock took steps to ensure its own redevelopment money is committed before the state potentially seizes uncommitted RDA funds across the state.
Gas prices on the rise
California gasoline prices have risen by 32 cents per gallon in the last 14 days and 15.5 cents per gallon in the past week alone, averaging $3.87 per gallon – 82.8 cents higher than a year ago – according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
College students march to protest cuts in programs
About 70 Modesto Junior College students walked out of class and marched from campus to Modesto's Tenth Street Plaza to protest planned budget cuts on Tuesday.
Local mayors support ‘My Vote Counts’ campaign
Mayors from Turlock, Hughson, Ceres, Modesto, Riverbank, Patterson, Newman and Waterford – and around the state – united on Tuesday to oppose Gov. Jerry Brown's plan to eliminate redevelopment agencies and enterprise zones in the coming state budget.
University students, faculty adjust to changes in academic calendar
In the first year of California State University, Stanislaus' new, self-supported winter session, 235 fewer classes were available to students, at approximately four-times the price of the state-funded winter term of 2010, but the university says the session offered other benefits to students.
Irrigation season pushed back due to rain
Due to changing weather conditions the start of irrigation season for Turlock Irrigation District customers has been pushed back seven days, from Thursday to March 17, the district announced at its annual pre-season growers meeting Wednesday night.
10 programs, 55 positions on MJC chopping block
The effort to shed $8 million from Modesto Junior College's budget would eliminate 55 employees and entire programs from the college – including mass communications, culinary arts, dental assisting, architecture, engineering, communication graphics, industrial technology, French, German and Italian – according to a report released by MJC President Gaither Loewenstein on Monday.
Council approves revisiting big box ban in future
Want to build a big box discount superstore in the City of Turlock? Check back around 2020, a split Turlock City Council said Tuesday night.
48-inch allotment, no cap for 2011 irrigation season
A wet winter will mean a wet summer for local farmers.
County lays off 16 more workers
Stanislaus County's workforce will be growing smaller – again – following Board of Supervisors action on Tuesday.
Turlockers get face time with elected officials
The first ever Turlock Government Night drew elected officials from federal, state and local government to the same place at the same time to offer frank answers about budgets, projects and priorities.
MJC president answers protestors’ questions about cuts
Modesto Junior College administrators informed faculty members on Thursday that jobs may be cut – and that the communications department could be eliminated entirely – as the college attempts to shed $8 million from its budget in response to declining state contributions.
New low for scammers
On Saturday morning, I received an e-mail from my cousin, informing me that he – while on a family trip to London – had been mugged and effectively left for dead.
BMX park work day
After a rainy winter, it's almost time to shape up Turlock's BMX Bike Park.
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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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