Archive By Section - Government
It's no secret that for the past several years, California has been hit with one of the worst droughts on record. However; during these troubling times there are some who feel the effects of the crippling conditions harder than others.
July 14, 2016
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Ryan
McLaughlin
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Government
This month marks City Manager Gary Hampton's 100-day milestone as head of the City, and even though it's a position he's held before - for four months in 2009 - both Turlock and Hampton are at much different places today than they were seven years ago.
July 14, 2016
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
Turlock City Manager Gary Hampton and City Engineer Mike Pitcock have their work cut out for them over the next three weeks. They have been tasked with finding $100,000 in the City's operational budget that could possibly be reallocated to road repair and present a list of potential road projects the money could be spent on to the Council at their Aug. 9 meeting.
July 12, 2016
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
The City of Turlock has implemented various tools and resources to assist with water conservation. The following list provides a summary of services available to consumers.
July 08, 2016
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Government
The City of Turlock took one step closer to creating a parking plan for the downtown area Thursday at the Turlock Planning Commission meeting.
July 08, 2016
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Ryan
McLaughlin
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Government
Californians are continuing to heed the call to conserve water, reducing their residential water usage by 28 percent in May, compared to usage in 2013, according to the State Water Resources Control Board.
July 08, 2016
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Ryan
McLaughlin
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Government
Vice Mayor Amy Bublak wants to double the amount of money the City of Turlock allocates to be spent on fixing the city's roadways. The City Council will consider Bublak's request on Tuesday for an annual appropriation of a minimum of $100,000 dedicated to local roadway improvements.
July 08, 2016
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
The Turlock Planning Commission will continue looking at downtown parking on Thursday and consider approving a number of modifications to the Downtown Parking Plan before it goes before the City Council for action.
July 05, 2016
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
For those that are tired of seeing their dead or dying landscape but still want to continue conserving water, the City of Turlock might have a new option.
July 01, 2016
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Ryan
McLaughlin
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Government
The Turlock City Council held a joint meeting Tuesday with the Turlock Planning Commission to go over some of the details of a proposed new Downtown Turlock parking plan.
June 30, 2016
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Ryan
McLaughlin
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Government
The City of Turlock has its first campaign finance ordinance following a split vote by the City Council on Tuesday - however, it's a voluntary regulation with no enforcement mandated.
June 28, 2016
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
California is known for its efforts to preserve vast amounts of natural wilderness. With miles of golden coastline and forests spanning the entire Sierra Nevada, there are many natural wonders worth saving across California.
June 28, 2016
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Ryan
McLaughlin
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Government
Anyone hankering for a cup of coffee and a conversation about the state of public safety in Turlock will find both needs met with the return of the Coffee with the Chiefs program.
June 28, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Government
Sustainable landscaping is the use of design and maintenance practices that work harmoniously with the local climate and soils. Sustainable landscapes are adapted to the area's rainfall patterns and can thrive with minimal watering. Further, a sustainable landscape typically does not require pesticides or fertilizers and creates little or no waste.
June 24, 2016
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Government
With tighter water conservation laws affecting California, the East Turlock Subbasin has begun the process of forming its very own Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
June 24, 2016
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Ryan
McLaughlin
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Government
