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Council to vote on ‘In God We Trust’ mural
The Turlock City Council has a packed agenda for Tuesday evening, highlighted by a revisiting of plans to reconstruct the burned Carnegie Arts Center and an initiative to paint the words "In God We Trust" in Turlock City Hall.
Turlock looks to plan next 20 years of growth
The Turlock of 2030, a town that 115,000 may call home, is being planned today. That future Turlock could feature compact residential neighborhoods sprouting up southeast and northwest of Turlock, based on growth alternatives presented by San Francisco-based consultants Dyett & Bhatia Urban and Regional Planners.
Hughson employees cry foul over hidden cameras
Some Hughson city employees are concerned that their town leaders' political posturing has turned into a violation of their privacy rights.
County plans for next 25 years of transportation
Concerned Turlockers gathered at the Turlock Youth Center on Monday to help draft the 2010 Regional Transportation Plan, a document that will guide transportation in Stanislaus County for the next 25 years.
Council approves Debely renovations, despite public outcry
Despite an outpouring of public opposition to the proposed Joe Debely Stadium renovation project, the Turlock City Council, sitting as the Redevelopment Agency, made the findings necessary to move the project forward by a 3-1 vote.
Hughson gives city manager a second chance
The approximately 100 residents of Hughson that attended Monday's city council meeting weren't the only ones confused and caught-off guard with the conflicting agenda items that preceded an even more surprising closed session decision. Council members demonstrated their own confusion when discussing the hiring of potential city managers at a special meeting on Dec. 7, then not even an hour later taking back City Manager Joe Donabed with open arms.
Stadium remodel on council agenda
The $2.8 million renovation of Turlock High School's Joe Debely Stadium is chief on the list of priorities for Tuesday's City Council meeting, as councilmembers will decide on three agenda items that would usher the project into reality.
Turlock must plan for homeless housing, according to state law
The draft Turlock Housing Element update, a document that will prepare the City of Turlock to meet housing needs through 2014 and may include a provision that allows homeless shelters in Turlock, was released for public review and comment last week.
Council moves forward with Debely renovation
The Turlock City Council approved a list of more than 20 projects for Redevelopment Agency funding Tuesday evening - including the controversial plan to install a new synthetic track and field at Turlock High School's Joe Debely stadium.
Water rates could triple in six years
Members of the Turlock City Council have long backed a proposed surface water treatment plant, but on Tuesday they balked at a potential 300 percent increase in water rates associated with the project.
Hughson residents ‘embarrassed’ by their own city council
Hughson residents packed City Hall Monday night and stood in line to give City Council members a piece of their minds.
Cargo container legislation in the works
The City of Turlock may soon adopt a policy to address the countless cargo containers around town.
Down economy leads to creation of fee deferral program
In an effort to help developers bring their building plans to fruition in the current down economy, the City of Turlock will now offer a fee deferral program.
Local congressman laments governor over NFL stadium and the Delta Smelt
The Delta pumps being turned off over two years ago has stirred up quite the controversy. The dormant pumps have caused suffering in the Central Valley agriculture industry with a loss of more than 40,000 jobs. So why push aside environmental regulations for a National Football League stadium in Los Angeles and not push those regulations aside to get the water moving again throughout California?
‘Move over’ law gives Caltrans the right to rule the road
A new law allows Caltrans vehicles to have the same priority as ambulances, police officers and firetrucks with a flash of a light.
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City gives cash payments to entice new businesses
The economy isn't encouraging businesses to expand, but a new Turlock program is providing exactly the incentive some businesses need – $1,000 in cold, hard cash- to encourage entrepreneurs to follow their dreams.
City Council rejects State Senate redistricting plan
The Turlock City Council on Tuesday took a stand against a statewide redistricting plan which would slot Turlock into a State Senate district comprised of foothill communities, separating the city from its Valley neighbors.
Council to discuss ‘ransom’ RDA payment to state
The Turlock City Council on Tuesday will consider formally appealing the "ransom payment" requested to keep its Redevelopment Agency operational.
California receives federal funding for Next Generation trains
California will receive $168 million in federal funds to purchase next-generation, American-made trains, announced U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Wednesday. The state is one of five that will receive a total of $336.2 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding.
Kenwood Park Lighting District gets final approval
The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors approved the results of an election to form a lighting district in Kenwood Park, a county island centered on Starr Ave. and Kenwood Ave. which is entirely surrounded by the City of Turlock.
Final redistricting maps to go before board of supervisors
Though members of the public suggested changes to two draft redistricting proposals, Stanislaus County staff announced Monday that the final maps submitted for Board of Supervisors approval will be unchanged from draft maps released July 14.
Police, city reach agreement on contracts
Contract negotiations between the city and the Turlock Association of Peace Officers that just a few weeks prior seemed in jeopardy of breaking down, reached a successful conclusion Tuesday night with the City Council ratifying the newly struck deal in a unanimous vote.
Calling a cab no longer an option in Turlock
The City of Turlock now has 68,549 residents, but not a single taxicab driver.
County seeks volunteers to serve on boards
The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors has put out a call for volunteers to serve the county's numerous boards and commissions.
Valley economic program CEO urges Congress to continue federal investment
With unemployment levels remaining well above 15 percent locally, U.S. Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Atwater) led a hearing Wednesday in search of ways the Economic Development Administration can maximize job creation.
County facing influx of prisoners, parolees
Stanislaus County could be asked to look after as many as 800 additional felons this year.
Kenwood Park to see the light
A county island near downtown Turlock will soon see streetlights overhead, but only by the narrowest of margins.
Going green hurts city water budget
Just six months after the City of Turlock made a state-mandated change to metered water billing, the billing structure may be altered once again.
Council to resume police contract discussion
Two weeks after a contentious hearing where the Turlock City Council considered unilaterally imposing a contract on Turlock Police union members, the council expects to take the issue up again on Tuesday.
Community members comment on supervisorial redistricting, finally
It's back to the drawing board again, as the group redrawing the Stanislaus County Supervisors' districts scrambles to incorporate last-minute comments received at a Wednesday public meeting.
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