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Foster Farms one of few certified humane producers in country
Family-owned Foster Farms proved it's not "chicken" to be the first large scale poultry producer in the West to have its products overlooked by the American Humane Association. In fact, Foster Farms is at the forefront of maintaining animal welfare through their recent partnership, which includes supplying additional funding for organizations handling animals humanely. Since 1939, Foster Farms has been working to ensure animal welfare within their own company and has recently became ...
Turlock could be stop on new commuter rail system
Whoever came up with the phrase "out with the old and in with the new" never thought of recycling their resources. Fortunately, the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission is developing plans to do just that and could potentially utilize land recently purchased for Turlock's Regional Transit Center and other resources to implement a commuter rail service connecting Modesto, Turlock and Merced to the Bay Area. Turlock has always had a progressive stance in ...
Main Street freeway sign sparks Planning debate
Main Street businesses are hoping to attract more traffic - and customers - off Hwy. 99 with a new multi-tenant freeway sign, but Turlock Planning commissioners are wary of putting up such a large structure. The proposed project would see the removal of the existing freeway-oriented pole sign and replace it with an 85-foot tall, 38-foot wide multi-tenant freeway sign. The sign is designed for up to nine panels on each side, totaling ...
Finding jobs for vets goal of Congressional caucus
In an attempt to give support to those who paid their due for the country, Congressman Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) launched the Congressional Veterans Job Caucus for the 113th Congress last Wednesday to promote career opportunities for unemployed veterans. The bipartisan effort, which is led by Representatives Denham, Tim Walz (D-MN) and Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Mark Kirk (R-IL), highlighted the "I Hire Vets" initiative and their commitment to decrease the unemployment rate ...
Valley residents take advantage of spring-like weather
Spring is here; or at least that is what it felt like for the past week. Although the official start of spring is still two weeks away, most Central Valley residents wouldn't know the difference due to dry conditions and warm temperatures. With temperatures reaching into the mid to low 70s throughout the past week, people are forgetting that winter is still technically in effect. This weekend, local streets and neighborhood parks ...
Sky’s the limit for Turlock Airport
Recent economic growth isn't just a boom for business, it's also increasing traffic in - and above -Turlock. The Turlock Municipal Airport has been kept busy as of late, with dozens of planes keeping its lone runway occupied. Since 1947, the City of Turlock has operated the small airport despite its location within the Merced County line. The airport, located six miles away, is meant to accommodate light aircrafts, general aviation, and agriculturally ...
Local Catholics shocked, saddened at Pope's resignation
When Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation on the morning of Feb. 11, members of the Catholic Church throughout the world experienced a wave of fear, shock, concern, and sadness. Turlock native and CSU Stanislaus student Maggie Ruiz was bordering the line between dreams and reality when she first heard the news of Pope Benedict XVI's resignation. She was soundly sleeping in her bed before her brother woke her to tell her the ...
Caseri to retire from Ag Commission
As a young boy living in Stanislaus County, Gary Caseri grew familiar with the vast agricultural region, eventually shaping a 36 year career path dedicated to helping growers, animals, and the environment throughout three California counties. On Friday, Caseri retired from his position as Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures for Stanislaus County, but still intends to contribute his expertise in future endeavors for the State of California. Caseri was ...
Read Across America
Students of Cunningham Elementary School were nothing short of ambitious after attending their annual Read Across America assembly, a nod to the nation's largest reading celebration in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. The audiences ranged from kindergarteners to sixth grade students, and all were encouraged to dress up as their favorite story book characters in light of the occasion. During the assembly, students were taught about the importance of reading and were encouraged ...
Olsen bill focuses on teacher assessment
Assembly member Kristin Olsen (R-Modesto) recently introduced Assembly Bill 430, known as the Teacher Professional Growth Plan (TPGP), a program that is designed to revise the current Stull Act by allowing teachers to implement their own plans for professional growth throughout the school year. "California has a tremendous amount of talent when it comes to educators. In order to retain that talent, we must foster an environment that allows teachers to grow and ...
Dry winter brings bad news for growers
The 2013 irrigation season is off to a rough start, with only a 30 inch cap available for local growers due to recent drought conditions. The Turlock Irrigation District Board of Directors approved the 30 inch cap - 10 inches less than last year - at Tuesday's meeting, along with the season schedule set for March 7 to Oct. 9 this year. As of December 2012, the water rate at Don Pedro was ...
Disease, drought, theft making dent in local bee colonies
A shortage of honey bees continues to be reported throughout the United States, creating a significant threat to the world's food production and almond crop industry in Turlock. Over one-third of the world's plants-fruits, vegetables, and flowering plants-depend on bee pollination, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Here in Northern California, honey bees are valued at $20 billion a year based on their pollination patterns alone. Without bees, habitats would have ...
Global demand for pistachios reaches record high
Pistachio production is expected to reach record breaking numbers in the state as California growers seek to appease demands set for American pistachios in China and Europe. As though mirroring the recent boom in the walnut industry, pistachios are becoming increasingly popular, causing nurseries throughout the state to withhold orders and produce an approximate year to two year waiting list. Bob Klein, director of the administrative committee on pistachios, believes that the ...
TID: Making growth possible
Nearly 125 years ago, one of the most unique and productive features about Turlock today was once lost in an unfruitful wasteland of desolation. Agricultural production once ran scarce, and wouldn't have been brought to life without the visionary talents and dedication of those who founded the Turlock Irrigation District in 1887. TID's collaborative efforts not only provided one of the most agriculturally productive valleys in the world, but initiated itself as one ...
Turlock Recreation strengthens community ties through expansion
In recent years, the Turlock Recreation Department has significantly grown in size and function, thanks to additional scholarship programs, after school programs, and adult services. With 14 years of experience under his belt, Recreation Senior Supervisor Mark Crivelli believes that the additional influx of programs has helped acquire a greater neighborly camaraderie from all members of the community regardless of age. "I get to work with people of all ages. There is ...
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