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Hughson residents discuss recall election possibilities
After the three Hughson City Council members have made it clear they will not resign, Hughson residents have taken the matter into their own hands.
Partnership key to county success in 2010, says Grover
Chairman of the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors Jeff Grover delivered the 2010 State of the County address on Tuesday, offering a message of cautious hope for the county despite dismal economic conditions.
Hughson votes out city manager; mayor calls for resignations
Many controversial issues were tackled at Monday night's Hughson City Council meeting, that saw community and council members speaking out of turn in heated debate.
Census participation essential, says county
Tuesday marked the start of the 2010 Census campaign in Stanislaus County, as county officials and community leaders gathered in Modesto Center Plaza to convey the importance of the once-per-decade population count.
Farmers implore legislators to find water solutions now
U.S. Reps. Dennis Cardoza (D-Merced) and Jim Costa (D-Fresno) held a briefing on Thursday at the Los Banos Fairgrounds to discuss the valley water crisis, but many of the 200 plus in attendance weren't happy with the seeming lack of short-term solutions to the lowest water allocations in history.
Public calls for councilmen’s resignations
Over 100 angry residents filled the Hughson Community Senior Center on Monday demanding the three council members that the Civil Grand Jury found "promoted their own agenda against the best interests of the citizens of Hughson" resign.
Health and Human Services hardest hit by governor’s proposed budget
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed his 2010 budget proposal on Friday, calling for $8.5 billion in spending cuts and $6.9 million in federal money - but no new taxes - as part of his plan to bridge an expected $20 billion state deficit through June 30, 2011.
Piano bar given pass on midnight restriction
What was controversial in 2009 was an easy decision in 2010. On Thursday, the Turlock Planning Commission unanimously approved extending the hours of operation for the Vintage Lounge Piano Bar from 12 midnight to 1:30 a.m. daily.
Denham now seeks seat in U.S. Congress
The 2010 election landscape shifted significantly on Tuesday, and once again State Senator Jeff Denham (R-Merced) was at the center of the changes.
Bublak and Jackson look back on their first year in office
2009 may have been the last year of the decade, but it was the first year in office for new Turlock City Councilwomen Mary Jackson and Amy Bublak. Despite a number of challenges, ranging from the economy to controversial local issues, both councilwomen look back on the year as a successful one.
Civil Grand Jury finds Hughson City Council members in violation of Brown Act
Three Hughson City Council members received not so glad tidings on Tuesday when the Civil Grand Jury handed down a recommendation that they be removed from office.
Poker room to grow, city to profit
The Turlock Poker Room will grow from 10 to 14 tables, following the acceptance of a new development agreement with the city.
Commission blames Debely for loss of teen center funding
The Turlock Parks, Recreation and Community Commission went on record at their Wednesday meeting to disapprove of the Turlock City Council's decision to use Redevelopment Agency funds to renovate Joe Debely Stadium.
Council approves ‘In God We Trust’
The Turlock City Council approved plans late Tuesday evening to display the national motto "In God We Trust" and the preamble to the United States Constitution in Turlock City Hall, despite some legal concerns.
City of Hughson employees spread thin with six vacant positions
In these bad economic times, it is expected for mangers to take on more responsibility to fill vacant positions but the City of Hughson city manager is being stretched to the point of breaking.
Articles by Section - Government
Council to hold roadways workshop
Turlock's much-maligned roadways will be the focus of a special, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday Turlock City Council workshop. The workshop will detail the city's existing pavement management system, the condition of Turlock's roadways, and costs to provide improvements. The discussion is then expected to proceed to potential funding sources, ranging from gas tax dollars – often withheld by the state – to grant funds and alternative funding options. During their regularly scheduled, 7 ...
Congress comes to the Valley
Four local veterans gave one more sacrifice to their country on Thursday, as they testified before a field hearing of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Subcommittee on Health. The Congressional hearing was held at the Modesto American Legion Hall - home division of acting subcommittee chair Jeff Denham. The focus of the hearing was the Veterans Health Administration and the role of Vet centers. "Last October, I once again returned to ...
Planning approves 24-hour grocery for old Mervyn’s site
The old Mervyn's building, located at 2840 Geer Rd., could soon be home to a 24-hour discount food and beverage grocery store, rumored to be Walmart Neighborhood Market. The Turlock City Planning Commission on Thursday approved repurposing the approximately 61,000-square-foot building, which has sat vacant since Mervyn's chainwide bankruptcy in 2009. The commission action clears the way for development of the building as a grocery store, and allows any grocery tenant to move ...
Bill looks to make illicit student-teacher relationships felony offenses
A local assemblywoman has introduced new legislation to make inappropriate student-teacher relationships a felony – with the help of a Modesto mother whose high school-age daughter is now living with her 41-year-old former teacher. Jordan Powers, an Enoch High School senior, has been dating former business teacher James Hooker since shortly after turning 18, in January. Hooker has since quit his teaching job and left his wife and children to move into an ...
City joins solar initiative
A new regional solar initiative, joined by the City of Turlock Tuesday evening, may ease regulatory barriers to the installation of rooftop solar systems – and, possibly, create local jobs. The Southwest Solar Transformation Initiative, a public-private partnership funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, looks to streamline and standardize permitting, zoning, metering, and connection processes, while improving financing options for residential and commercial rooftop solar systems. "President Obama has made clear ...
City Council set to approve $14 million pipeline project
The City of Turlock's long-awaited Harding Drain Bypass, a $14 million pipeline project which will allow Turlock to discharge treated wastewater directly to the San Joaquin River, is set to move forward on Tuesday's City Council agenda.
Officials tackle local concerns at town hall meeting
Local residents had the rare opportunity to speak directly to their elected representatives on Wednesday, at Turlock's second annual Government Night. The event, hosted by Stanislaus County Supervisor Vito Chiesa, brought U.S. Rep. Jeff Denham (R – Atwater), State Sen. Anthony Cannella (R – Ceres), and Turlock Mayor John Lazar to a town hall meeting, where they offered perspectives and answered constituents' questions. "This is a ...
Veterans Memorial District off June ballot
A controversial measure to establish a Veterans Memorial District in Stanislaus County – potentially at great cost to the county – was pulled from the June 5 ballot at a special Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday morning after organizers' requests. The move comes only a week after a 3-2 majority of county supervisors agreed to place it on the ballot. The same group of veterans who ...
Business advisory collaborative now permanent committee
Just a few short years ago Turlock had a reputation as being business-unfriendly, with onerous regulations and poor customer service driving developers away. But things have turned around, developers say, and the City of Turlock's Development Collaborative Advisory Committee is the reason. "I would credit this group for a good part of the successes of our city over the past couple of years," Mayor John Lazar said to the committee. "Through your ...
Turlock to host second town hall meeting
For the second consecutive year, Turlock will play host to a town hall meeting where residents can speak directly to their elected representatives. The second annual Turlock Government Night will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Medeiros Elementary School. "Government works best face-to-face," said Stanislaus County Supervisor Vito Chiesa. "It's important that government leaders are accessible and listen to the public we serve. Government Night has become a tremendous ...
Council to consider making Development Collaborative Committee permanent fixture
Since its 2007 founding, Turlock's Development Collaborative Advisory Committee has lived life two years at a time, with temporary extension after temporary extension keeping the DCAC active.
Supervisors to revisit costly Veterans Memorial District ballot measure
A controversial measure to establish a Veterans Memorial District in Stanislaus County that the county supervisors voted 3-2 this week to place on the June 5 ballot will be revisited in a special meeting on Tuesday. The special meeting was scheduled after the supervisors received a letter written by local veterans. In the letter, the veterans write that they understand the creation of a Veterans Memorial District would be a financial burden on ...
State grant eases jail expansion costs
A grant of $80 million is headed to Stanislaus County to assist in the efforts of expanding the county's correctional facility. The grant is funded by California's Corrections Standards Authority, which announced Thursday it was awarding $602 million to 11 counties for the expansion or construction of county jails. The awards are intended to ease overcrowding and implement the state's realignment program, which has shifted the responsibility of lower-level inmates and parole ...
Revenues, costs up for county
Tax revenues are up for Stanislaus County, but are not keeping pace with increasing costs, say county staff. The recovering economy has created an unexpected $5.5 million in discretionary income for the county this year, $5.3 million of which can be attributed directly to higher-than-expected tax revenues. But even with that additional revenue, discretionary funding remains more than $35 million – 20 percent – below its 2007-2008 peak. And new costs are ...
Council approves increase in city towing fees
Make sure to feed those meters - getting towed will become more expensive in Turlock, following Turlock City Council action Tuesday evening.
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