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
Holiday travel on the rise
The roads and skies will be busier than ever this Christmas. This holiday season is projected to tally the highest number of travelers ever recorded, according to a survey from AAA Northern California. Nationwide, more than 93 million people will travel 50 miles or more between Christmas and New Year's Day, up 1.6 percent. As many as 11.7 million Californians will travel during that period, up 1.8 percent from 2011. "For ...
Longer hours, more vendors will improve farmers market, say students
A group of California State University, Stanislaus students has big ideas on how to improve Turlock's Farmers Market.
Yamzon named StanCOG director
Carlos Yamzon has been named the new Executive Director of the Stanislaus County Council of Governments. Yamzon was appointed by vote of the StanCOG Policy Board on Tuesday evening. Yamzon spent five years as StanCOG Senior Planner, and 27 years at the California Department of Transportation. Since June, Yamzon has served as StanCOG Interim Executive Director. The position became vacant when then-director Vince Harris resigned in June to assume the post ...
Valley counties in trouble with new clean air standards
New clean air standards announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday could be tough for some Valley counties to meet. The new nationwide standard allows no more than 12 micrograms of harmful fine particle pollution – particles smaller than 2.5 micrometers, like soot – in a cubic meter of air. That PM2.5 can lead to plaque deposits in arteries, leading to vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis, according to the American Medical ...
UC Merced students set webcam in wetlands
Several University of California, Merced students are taking their engineering skills out of the classroom and into the field. Students in the UC Merced Engineering Service Learning Class installed a solar-powered webcam in the Los Banos Wetlands, giving area school children a close-up view of the wildlife. Anyone with a computer can view the wildlife area, learning about plants and animals. The website features learning components, helping viewers understand what they see. ...
CSU Stanislaus student goes from farm worker to principal
Growing up in Vernalis, the child of immigrant farm workers, Lupe Robles harvested fruits and vegetables every morning before school. After school, she was back in the fields. But a dedication to education led Robles to her new role in life, now serving as principal of Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School in Modesto. Robles attended Modesto Junior College, then transferred to California State University, Stanislaus. It was at CSU Stanislaus that Robles discovered ...
Rojas named YCCD board chair
Trustee Abe Rojas, of Turlock, has been named the new Chairman of the Yosemite Community College District Board of Trustees. Rojas will hold the position through November 2013. He replaces outgoing chair Mike Riley, of Modesto. Rojas has served the YCCD board for 17 years, representing Trustee Area 3, which includes Turlock Denair, and Hughson. Lynn Martin, of Sonora, was appointed to serve as vice chair for the same period.
City seats new council members
The new Turlock City Council, entrusted with guiding the city through 2014, was seated on Tuesday. Newcomer Steven Nascimento was sworn-in Tuesday alongside returning Councilmember Amy Bublak in front of a crowd of family, friends, and notable Turlockers. Both were elected on Nov. 6. "Welcome Steven, happy to have you up here," Mayor John Lazar said as the council was seated. "And welcome Amy, happy to have you back." Just before ...
Canal repair almost complete; no major damage done
A million-dollar project to remove a mountaintop that threatened to cave in on a Turlock Irrigation Canal is nearly complete.
E Main Skin & Body: A great escape
Name of business: E Main Skin & Body Type of business: Facials, waxing, massage, and nail care Location: 1115 E. Main St. Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday Contact info: 634-7660, www.eMainSkinAndBody.com, https://www.facebook.com/pages/E-Main-Skin-Body/136235193090748 History of business: For six years, Lori Pacheco has worked as a skin care specialist at salons and spas across Turlock. But this ...
Rain year now above average
The 2012-2013 water year is on the right track for the first time, with year-to-date precipitation of 110.5 percent of average for this date. But the water picture could have been even rosier had December's early storms delivered their expected yield. "Actually, what the storms yielded was about 70 percent of what was forecast," said Turlock Irrigation District Utility Analyst Jason Carkeet. So far, 4.34 inches of precipitation have fallen in ...
Pilots brave winter storms in cloud seeding program
When winter storms force most small planes to land with iced-over wings, it's time for these pilots to take off and fly straight into the storm. The Turlock Irrigation District's cloud seeding program, now entering its 22nd year, sees daredevil pilots fly specialized planes into the heart of violent winter storms, in hopes of creating more precipitation. The plane is designed to fly in extreme weather, with heated props and de-icing equipment ...
CSU system sees record number of applications for fall 2013
The fall 2013 application cycle has set a new California State University record for submissions – the fourth straight year of record high system wide applications. Through Nov. 30, 763,517 applications were submitted by students interested in a fall 2013 start at a CSU campus. The number represents a 12 percent increase from a year ago. Those applications were submitted by 294,926 individual applicants, a 10 percent increase from fall 2012. Students ...
Planning revisits electrified fencing ban
Criminals could get a bit of a shock the next time they try to break into a secured area. Electrified security fences may soon be made legal in the City of Turlock, following an early endorsement from the Turlock Planning Commission on Thursday. "I think it's a legitimate request," said Planning Commission Chair Michael Brem. "… Let's just get on with this, and let's get it done as quickly as we can." ...
Rad Rags Scrubs newest Small Business Incentive recipient
Name of business: Rad Rags Scrubs Type of business: Clothing manufacturing Location: 430 Crane Ave., Suite 112 Hours of operation: Currently, by appointment Contact info: 668-6802, 485-4068, facebook.com/Rad-Rags-Scrubs/, www.radragsscrubs.com History of business: For more than 25 years Susan Baker has made custom tie-dyed clothing. Baker travelled to shows and festivals, proffering her Rich and Dye-namic Dyesigns – putting the "R-a-d" in Rad Rags. But, recently, Baker has ...
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