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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
Top businesses sought for SBA awards
Could the 2013 Small Business of the Year be based in Turlock? National Small Business Week is just around the corner, and the U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking nominations for several SBA awards – including the 2013 Small Business of the Year. Winners will be selected on the local, state, and national levels. Many local winners will be invited to Washington, D.C. to participate in Small Business Week festivities. "During ...
Lawsuit: General Plan doesn't go far enough to protect ag land
Turlock's newly adopted General Plan looks to preserve the city's agricultural heritage, while preparing for an expected influx of new residents over the next 20 years. But the City of Turlock is now facing a lawsuit from a Davis-based non-profit, charging that the city's new General Plan does not go far enough in its quest to protect agricultural land. "Stanislaus County has a conservation easement program," said Eugene Wilson, head of the ...
Rainfall still short of normal year
This past week's rain has helped improve the irrigation forecast, but year-to-date rain still lags behind historical averages. Year-to-date, 3.75 inches of precipitation have fallen in the Turlock Irrigation District watershed; historically, 6.85 inches have fallen by the end of November. "We're still quite a bit below average for this date," said Jason Carkeet, TID utility analyst. As of Tuesday, November's total precipitation sat at 2.86 inches, below the monthly average ...
Blue Diamond posts record-breaking revenues in 2011-2012
When Blue Diamond began planning for the first phase of its massive new Turlock plant, executives thought the increased capacity would see the company through at least five years of growth. But now planners think the factory's first phase might meet demand for just two years, with a full three shifts per day, thanks to unprecedented, surging growth worldwide for Blue Diamond's almonds. It's just one sign of the outstanding growth experienced ...
City offices close for holiday weeks
The City of Turlock's offices will be closed for the week of Thanksgiving, from Nov. 19 to Nov. 23. The closures were planned to minimize interruptions in service, the city said. Public safety and other essential services will remain in operation. Turlockers were notified of the planned closure in city utility billings. Turlock offices will also close for the week of Christmas, Dec. 24 to Jan. 1, 2013.
Recovery underway, finds business forecast
The voices of naysayers, arguing that the nation is still mired in a Great Recession, are quieting. And for good reason, according to Göyçe Soydemir, Foster Farms Endowed Professor of Business Economics at California State University, Stanislaus – the country and region's ongoing economic recovery is now undeniable, and expected to improve even more in the years to come. "A lot of pessimistic people (say we are in a recession), I don't ...
Downtown vacancy rate falls
Vacancy rates in Downtown Turlock are nearing pre-recession lows, according to a report delivered to the Turlock City Council on Tuesday.
Council postpones water study
Turlock's water rates will remain flat – at least for now. The Turlock City Council was expected to approve hiring a consultant to conduct a water rate study on Tuesday, a move which will likely lead to higher water bills. But that study was postponed at the request of Councilwoman Amy Bublak, who argued that recently-elected Steven Nascimento should have the right to weigh in. "These are going to be big decisions," ...
County moves forward with new mental health, coroner's facilities
A dearth of beds for mental health patients in Stanislaus County, coupled with surging demand, has driven Stanislaus County mental health costs millions of dollars well above projections in recent months. On Tuesday, the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors took the first steps to respond to that shortage of beds, approving a recommendation to develop a county-owned Psychiatric Health Facility at the Stanislaus Recovery Center in Ceres. "We are increasing the level ...
Raley's union employees back to work
After more than a week, the picket lines in front of Raley's and Nob Hill stores have come to an end. A tentative agreement was reached Tuesday between Raley's management and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, which had been on strike since Nov. 4 over what it termed "unfair labor practices." "This is an important accomplishment for our members and retirees," stated Jacques Loveall, president of UFCW 8-Golden State, and ...
Hougland to compete in first-ever UFC fight in China
Denair-native mixed martial artist Jeff Hougland will fight in China today, as part of the UFC's first ever event to occur in the Far East country. Hougland (10-5 MMA, 1-1 UFC) will look to defeat Japanese mixed martial artist Takeya Mizugaki (15-7-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) in a bout rescheduled from UFC 151: Jones vs. Henderson. UFC 151 was to occur on Sept. 1 in Las Vegas, but became the first UFC event ever ...
Council considers water operations deficit options
The Turlock City Council could begin the process to change water rates on Tuesday.
Prop 30 ekes out victory
As early election results came back Tuesday evening, the fate of Proposition 30 – a measure to raise taxes, benefitting schools and the state's General Fund – seemed in question. But once all the ballots were counted, Proposition 30 eked out a narrow victory, securing billions in funding for the state's schools and colleges and avoiding a potentially disastrous round of trigger cuts. "Last night, Californians made the courageous decision to protect ...
Election Day 2012: Bublak, Nascimento lead City Council race; Obama wins second term
Late on Tuesday, with the dust still settling from the hectic day of voting, Turlockers appear to have relected Amy Bublak to the Turlock City Council alongside newcomer Steven Nascimento, a Parks, Recreation, and Community commissioner and district director for State Sen. Anthony Cannella (R). "It's still early, so we're cautiously optimistic," Nascimento said. "… It's hard to really gauge where we are. If this keeps up, we're looking good." Bublak, too, ...
TID power supply fees remain flat
The Turlock Irrigation District will keep an electric power purchase fee flat, thanks to the continued low cost of natural gas. The Power Supply Adjustment is a per-kilowatt hour charge which shifts every six months to reflect the costs of purchasing electricity. That PSA can cost consumers an extra one cent per kilowatt-hour, at most, and can provide a half-cent per kilowatt credit to customers when TID has a surplus in its PSA ...
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