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
Sunrise continues baking tradition
Name of business: Sunrise Bakery Type of business: Bakery and cafe Location: 1561 Geer Rd. Hours of operation: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday; closed Sundays Contact info: 632-9400, www.sunrisebakeryca.com History of business: A family's love for baking – and a few special recipes – has resulted one of Turlock's longest-lived bakeries, which now sells products across the nation. It all started when Filameh Givargis simply ...
Grocery employees strike
An ongoing labor dispute between management of the Raley's grocery store chain and employees represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers union has resulted in a strike, affecting 90 Raley's and Nob Hill stores. Contract negotiations dates back 15 months, with Raley's arguing its stores are losing money and union members unwilling to accept a pay freeze and reduction in bonus pay. The strike officially began Sunday morning, with no end ...
Planning gives go-ahead for Poker Room bar
The Turlock Poker Room is set to grow – and add a full-service bar – after Turlock Planning Commission approval Thursday night. The expansion plans will see the Turlock Poker Room take over the current site of Happy Feet Massage, situated between the Poker Room and Turlock Regal Cinemas. Within that expanded footprint, the Poker Room will add a 1,320 square foot bar and additional restrooms; the Poker Room currently shares its restrooms ...
County expects high turnout for Tuesday's election
Election Day is now just days away. On Tuesday, voters across the country will elect a U.S. President. Locally, voters will also decide a Turlock City Council election, numerous ballot initiatives, and state and federal representatives. Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. A polling site locator can be found at www.stanvote.com. Results will be made available at www.stanvote.com as they are tabulated; the first figures will likely ...
Water year below expectations, so far
Turlock Irrigation District staff warned Tuesday that the water year has been far drier than expected thus far. The accumulated rainfall for the water year is just .91 inches, just 35 percent of average for the close of November - 2.6 inches. Though it's still early in the water year, which averages about 34 inches of precipitation with the majority falling between December and February, the lack of rain could become a ...
Drivers find small relief at the pump
Local gasoline prices have plummeted in the past week, dropping 21.6 cents per gallon. But those prices might soon rebound even higher, as the oil industry deals with the fallout from Hurricane Sandy. "With Hurricane Sandy headed for East Coast, there are a number of uncertainties in regards to the impact at the pump for various fuels," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. "There is very little to look back at ...
Avoid deadly Halloween by following safety tips
Halloween can be scary, especially for little ones. It's not the ghouls and ghosts children should be afraid of, though – it's motor vehicles, fire, unsafe food, and decorative contact lenses. Halloween is the third deadliest day of the year for pedestrians. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, children are four times more likely to be struck by a motor vehicle on Halloween than on any other day of the ...
Professor's arboretum dream realized, 30 years later
On a cold, windy, dusty day nearly 30 years ago, a group of California State University, Stanislaus professors planted 300 acorns in a vacant campus field. It was to be the first phase of the Trans-California Pathway, a living arboretum and classroom first dreamed up in the 1970s by former CSU Stanislaus botany professor Wayne Pierce. But funding dried up and, since 1988, that grove of trees served as the only trace of ...
City looks for cheaper waste disposal options
Turlock could soon look to export refuse outside of Stanislaus County, avoiding a potentially costly rate increase at the county's waste-to-energy plant. In June, the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors approved raising disposal rates at the county's Covanta-operated waste-to-energy incinerator from $28 per ton to $39 per ton. Costs of disposal at the landfill remained at $33 per ton. Modesto garbage rates increased $1.90 per month for homeowners in response. Another ...
Despite slower year for Turlock farmers market, vendors look forward to returning
The Turlock Certified Farmers Market came to a close on Friday, finishing a summer-long run of food, fruit, and fun. The market was packed to the gills for its final night, with activities for costumed children, a DJ, and local dance troupes providing entertainment. But behind all the smiling, laughing guests, the vendors looked more pensive. "It's always sad to be the last day," said Robin Carr of Riley's Kettlecorn. Carr's ...
Haven Women's Center set to open in old Parks facility
A nonprofit offering help for abused women and children will take over a vacant City of Turlock building, following council approval Tuesday night. The Turlock City Council unanimously approved a five-year lease agreement with Haven Women's Center of Stanislaus County for the building which formerly housed Turlock Parks and Recreation, 301 Starr Ave. "This is such a great thing for Haven and for Turlock," said Haven Executive Director Belinda Rolicheck. "We are ...
Turlock boutique finds international clientele
Name of business: Pretty Please Type of business: Women's clothing store Location: 101 E. Main St. Hours of operation: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sundays. Contact info: 201-9148, facebook.com/werePRETTY, @longlivepretty, www.longlivepretty.com History of business: For downtown women's boutique Pretty Please's married co-owners, Rene and Tannia Pretty, running their shop is more than just a job. It's a longstanding passion, ...
TID makes changes to billing statements
Those familiar brown – and sometimes pink – envelopes holding Turlock Irrigation District bills will soon stop arriving in customers' mailboxes. For the first time since 1999, the TID will redesign the billing statement it mails to customers, and the envelope that statement is mailed in. "This is wonderful," said TID Board of Directors President Michael Frantz. "I think it looks awesome." The new bill will include much more detail than ...
TID plans for flat 2013 budget
The Turlock Irrigation District Board of Directors began planning for the 2013 budget on Tuesday, receiving a preliminary overview of what looks to be a year of largely flat spending. But that flat spending is only possible due to a tightening of belts across TID administrations. "In order to achieve this, there have been some pretty significant cuts made," said TID Assistant General Manager of Financial Services and CFO Joe Malaski. "You ...
Exchange program brings students to CSU Stanislaus
The Project Atlantis international exchange program will join graduate students from CSU Stanislaus, Poland, and Wales in a two-year psychology study program. The program offers a dual masters degree in psychology with an emphasis on behavior analysis. Graduates are awarded two master-level degrees – an M.A. in Psychology from CSU Stanislaus and a Master in Psychology degree from the Bangor University in Wales. Students study at CSU Stanislaus for a full year, ...
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