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Council to consider Carnegie bids
After nine long months, the proposed Carnegie Arts Center reconstruction is back on the Turlock City Council's agenda this Tuesday.
List of candidates released for June election
With the Statewide Direct Primary Election just over two months away, California Secretary of State Debra Bowen announced the final the list of candidates and propositions on Friday.
County employees agree to pay cut
The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors started the hard work of balancing the county's 2010-2011 budget on Tuesday, approving a voluntary 5 percent pay cut for nearly all county employees.
Federal mortgage aid coming
Those in danger of foreclosure may be newly eligible for help from the federal government. A recently expanded government program will reduce mortgage payments for the unemployed and cut the principal for underwater mortgage holders.
Hughson City Council recall petitions filed
Three months after the Civil Grand Jury found three Hughson City Council members in violation of the Brown Act, the Fair Political Practices Commission Code and the Hughson Municipal Code, residents of Hughson filed a petition for recall with over 1,000 signatures.
Applicants sought for Civil Grand Jury
The Stanislaus County Superior Court is currently looking for volunteers to serve on the 2010-2011 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury.
‘Chaos and dysfunction’ reign at Hughson City Hall
Recent finger-pointing and calls for resignations between Hughson City Council members and the mayor have had a negative affect on City employees. This disrupted work environment was made apparent at Monday's Hughson City Council meeting when additional funds were requested by an outside auditing firm to complete their work.
Council to review latest Carnegie bids
Nearly nine months after the initial set of Carnegie Arts Center reconstruction bids were rejected by the Turlock City Council due to legal disputes, the second round of bids were made public this week.
Grim outlook for city budget
Turlock City Council members have long warned that the 2010-2011 budget would be among the most challenging in the city's history. On Tuesday night, during a special budget workshop, council members and the public learned just how grim the budget situation might be, with an expected $3.0 to $4.3 million general fund deficit.
Budget workshop set to precede City Council meeting
The Turlock City Council hopes to get out in front of an anticipated $4 million budget deficit by starting their meeting an hour early on Tuesday to hold a special budget workshop.
City countersues former manager
Two lawsuits - one filed by former city manager Tim Kerr and the other a cross compliant filed by the City of Turlock - have shined a new light on the reasons behind Kerr's departure and have let loose a litany of accusations and political posturing at City Hall.
Open seats draw numerous candidates
Election season is well underway, with the initial candidate filing period for the June 8 Statewide Direct Primary Election coming to a close last Friday - except for a handful of races where the incumbent did not file for reelection.
Parks commission looks to refine their mission
Parks, Recreation and Community commissioners approved the creation of an ad hoc committee to review the commission's by-laws, but stopped short of agreeing to an increase from seven to 14 members at their Wednesday night meeting.
Hughson mayor, employee exonerated by Civil Grand Jury
A new chapter in the on-going drama that is the Hughson City Council was released earlier this week when the Civil Grand Jury found that Mayor Ramon Bawanan and Management Analyst Dominque Spinale were not guilty of "wrongdoing."
Housing Element Update to go before City Council
The Turlock City Council will consider adopting the Housing Element Update, a plan that will prepare the City of Turlock to meet housing needs through 2014, during their regularly scheduled Tuesday meeting.
Articles by Section - Government
Library still vital part of community, report finds
In a time of Kindles, the Internet, and high-speed, always-on communications, is the quiet, quaint, nearly century-old Stanislaus County Library system still relevant? "The answer is yes. It certainly is," said Stanislaus County Librarian Vanessa Czopek, during Tuesday's annual library report. "More residents than ever are utilizing the library's core services." The 69 percent of Stanislaus County residents holding library cards checked out 2.2 million items last year –those coming from the ...
Denair fire could lose big in Turlock’s General Plan
For nearly 70 years, the Denair Fire Department has protected the swath of rural, agricultural land which lies between Turlock and Denair. But, as the years have gone by, Turlock has grown eastward toward its nearest neighbor, steadily shrinking the department's turf – and its tax base, said Denair Fire Department Chief Glen Doerksen. "They've slowly just kept encroaching closer, going east to Denair, taking our land," Doerksen said. At one ...
City Council approves ag preservation map
In hopes of preserving agricultural land – and Turlock's ability to grow – the Turlock City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a map which would limit Turlock's size and shape through the year 2050. The move comes as part of a countywide effort, known as the Agricultural Preservation Plan 2050, driven by the Stanislaus County Mayors' Group. By having each city approve a growth envelope, all land outside those boundaries could be preserved ...
Council approves homeless day center
Out with the youth, in with the homeless. Turlock's Youth Center will become the city's first homeless day center, following a 4-1 council decision Tuesday night. "The council's been talking about it for two to three years," said Councilmember Forrest White. "It's time to get off our you-know-what's and do something." The center, to be operated by local non-profit Turlock Gospel Mission, will be open seven days a week year-round, from ...
Council, Planning Commission split on city’s growth plan
The Turlock City Council unanimously agreed to move forward with the city's ongoing general plan update – a document which will guide the city's growth for 20 years – even as citizens and planning commissioners continued to voice lingering concerns about where Turlock will grow. Tuesday's move will release the draft plan, beginning the lengthy environmental review process. Only after that process is completed and impacts of the plan are fully assessed will ...
County employees agree to pay cut
Seven of 12 Stanislaus County labor unions will take 6 percent pay reduction, after labor groups voluntarily returned to the negotiating table to help the county make ends meet in tough economic times. The agreement, due to take effect July 1, 2012, will replace an expiring agreement which saw employees agree to an effective 5 percent pay cut. "We greatly appreciate you working with us during these trying times," said Stanislaus County ...
Mayors say ag plan still in works
A plan to preserve agricultural land in the county, driven by the Stanislaus County Mayors' Group, isn't intended to be a unilateral matter – and isn't anywhere near finished, say the county's mayors. That comes as news to planning commissions and city councils across the county, many of which responded with shock when a map of planned city growth boundaries was released last month with the Mayors' Group asking ...
Homeless day center planned for youth center
A day-time resource and assistance center for Turlock's homeless may soon open its doors at the city-owned Turlock Youth Center, located at 1030 East Ave.
County to hire 41 workers to fill social services needs
If there's any hire Stanislaus County would rather not make, it's this one. The embattled county will hire 41 new employees in the Community Services Agency to address surging demand for social services, supervisors decided Tuesday as part of a quarterly budget review. "It is becoming a harsh reality in Stanislaus County that the day-to-day life of many citizens is becoming more and more challenged by the poor economy at this time," ...
Nino named new Stanislaus County CEO
A national search to locate Stanislaus County's new chief executive officer found the best candidate was close to home. Monica Nino, currently the county assistant executive officer, will assume the role of Stanislaus County CEO effective Jan. 1, 2012. "We are extremely pleased with the results of this process and the selection of Ms. Monica Nino," said Dick Monteith, Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors chairman. "Ms. Nino has the experience, skills and ...
City prioritizes goals in newly passed Strategic Plan
With a few final tweaks, the Turlock City Council on Tuesday accepted the 2011-2013 City of Turlock Strategic Plan - a document intended to guide all Turlock policy through 2013.
Cost of stamps set to increase
The price to send a letter will rise by one cent, effective Jan. 22, 2012. A First-Class Forever stamp will cost 45 cents. The stamps currently cost 44 cents – a price they have held since their introduction in May 2009. The United States Postal Service said the price increase is necessary to address the ongoing financial crisis. "The overall average price increase is small and is needed to help address ...
Split council agrees to pay state millions to keep RDA
A split Turlock City Council on Tuesday took the next step toward paying the State of California $2.46 million to retain the city's redevelopment agency - a payment the majority of council still hopes the city won't have to make, given ongoing legal action. The "voluntary" RDA measure, approved by the state legislature in July as part of a balanced budget package, forces cities statewide to either shut down their redevelopment agencies - ...
Turlockers question General Plan premises
Nearly three years into the planning process, some Turlockers are still questioning the premise Turlock's General Plan Update – a document which will guide the city's growth for 20 years – is based on. Their concerns were aired at a public meeting to review the draft General Plan on Thursday evening, intended as an opportunity for the public to familiarize themselves with the near-final plan. The General Plan Update envisions Turlock growing ...
Council to consider strategic plan, adopt RDA ordinance
A special meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday at City Hall to adopt Turlock's 2011-2013 Strategic Plan. The plan, a conceptual long-term planning document which will guide Turlock policy through 2013, has been in the works since March. Before that effort, the document had lain dormant since 2007 and expired in 2009. The delay and a cancelled April follow-up meeting intended to continue work on the plan ...
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