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Turlock successes, struggles and plans for the future to top Mayor’s annual address
What was Turlock's biggest accomplishment in 2010? Surviving the economic downturn relatively intact, according to an advance copy of Turlock Mayor John Lazar's State of the City speech, to be delivered at 8 a.m. today at the Turlock Chamber of Commerce Membership Breakfast.
Council to review homeless shelter state requirements
The state-mandated effort to designate an area of Turlock where homeless shelters can be constructed without special approval is back on the Turlock City Council's agenda in a special, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday meeting.
Mapping the future of Turlock
After being forced into a reactionary mode for years, with declining tax revenues and state cuts causing tough budgetary decisions, the Turlock City Council will attempt to become proactive with a new effort to establish a two to four year roadmap for the City of Turlock.
Mayor saves historic church
Turlock's earliest Assyrian church, set for demolition, was saved this week by the efforts of Turlock Mayor John Lazar.
County bus system begins fare changes
Exact fare is no longer required for rides on Stanislaus Regional Transit busses, following the implementation of a new fare system on Monday.
TID prepares for Don Pedro relicensing process
The Turlock Irrigation District on Tuesday officially began the five-plus year project to relicense Don Pedro Reservoir.
Council approves Public Safety Facility bids
By a 4-1 vote, the Turlock City Council awarded construction bids for a new, 57,570 square foot home for Turlock's Police and Fire Departments on Tuesday, despite citizen concerns about funding the project's approximately $33.6 million price tag.
Bulldogs pull out OT victory over visiting Golden Valley, earn share of CCC title
The Turlock High boys basketball team's one Central California Conference loss has been avenged – but it didn't come easy.
Town hall meeting brings elected officials under one roof
Representatives from state and local government, the federal legislature and Turlock school boards alike will gather in Turlock's War Memorial for a first-of-its-kind town hall meeting at 6 p.m. on Feb. 24.
City finds buyer for RDA bond
The City of Turlock's Redevelopment Agency bonds found a willing buyer at a better than expected interest rate, Turlock Senior Accountant Marie Lorenzi said Friday.
Local sixth graders earn accolades for Future City designs
For months, sixth graders from around Turlock spent hours playing the "Sim City" computer game – for school, of course.
Higher RDA bond interest rate approved by council
Turlock City Council members on Tuesday approved a higher interest rate for the redevelopment bond issuance intended to fund the Public Safety Facility, possibly reducing the city's available funding for the project by $2.5 million.
Mayor lobbies legislators for Turlock projects
On Friday, Turlock Mayor John Lazar got up close and personal with a Portuguese Water Dog by the name of Bo.
Convention and Visitors Bureau looks to expand on successful sports concierge program in 2011
Sports are big business – even at the local level – according to Turlock's Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Audit finds Hughson in bad shape
An expected, $64,789 General Fund budget surplus for the City of Hughson is now projected as a $70,923 – or more – deficit, members of the Hughson Finance Committee learned Tuesday.
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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