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Governor signs two Olsen bills to support veterans
Governor Jerry Brown signed two bills carried by Assemblywoman Kristin Olsen (R-Modesto) on Thursday, both of which seek to support veterans.
City pursues fire grant to fill vacancies
The Turlock Fire Department is hoping to grow its ranks with a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
EDD may be forced to stay in town a little longer
City and county officials are calling foul on a planned move by the Turlock branch of the Employment Development Department to Modesto.
Commission to consider recognizing city’s Indian Americans with name change
Making up a large portion of Turlock's population, members of the Indian American community may soon receive an official recognition for their contributions to the city.
Denham introduces bipartisan bill to help small businesses
Representative Jeff Denham (R-CA) has joined forces with Rep. Mike Michaud (D-ME) to introduce a bipartisan bill that seeks to help small businesses have their voices heard throughout the Internal Revenue Service rulemaking process.
Timeline: Congress' path to federal shutdown
The legislative twists and turns in Congress' battle over the partial government shutdown and the entwined Republican effort to curtail President Barack Obama's health care law:
Health exchange draws heavy interest
SACRAMENTO - Thousands of Californians seeking to buy their own health insurance flooded call centers with questions and overloaded the state's online marketplace Tuesday on the first day of a new federal health care law that will dramatically change the way Americans buy health insurance.
Flood planning public workshop set for Oct. 17
A new Central Valley flood plan is in the process of being created, and public input is strongly encouraged.
Planning to consider new sign laws
A series of workshops highlight the Turlock Planning Commission meeting this Thursday, with a focus on potential amendments to the City's regulations on temporary signs and sign spinners.
Economic development task force takes on Turlock
A group of 25 professionals are gearing up to take on the future of Turlock's economic growth, many with an open mind and genuine readiness to see the city's prosperity continue.
Minimum wage increase may benefit Valley, says economist
The California minimum wage is set to increase to $10 per hour by 2016 after Governor Jerry Brown (D) signed the bill into law on Wednesday.
California to allow driver licenses for undocumented immigrants
California will soon permit undocumented immigrants to obtain a valid California driver's license, as the highly contested Assembly Bill 60 (AB-60) passed both the California Senate and Assembly and is currently awaiting the Governor's signature.
City to begin construction on Monte Vista Avenue
The nuisance of driving down the pothole infected Monte Vista Avenue will soon be a thing of the past as the City makes plans to begin construction by mid-October.
Employment office to leave Turlock
After 60 years of serving the Turlock community, the Employment Development Department will soon close the doors at its Broadway location and move to Modesto.
Olsen bill seeks free access to State Parks for veterans
After passing the Assembly floor early last week, a bill created by Assemblywoman Kristin Olsen (R-Modesto) is currently awaiting the Governor's signature. The bill would see veterans and active-duty military members receive free admission to state parks on both Memorial and Veteran's Day.
Articles by Section - Government
Council to talk budget, more aggressive smoking ban on Tuesday
Local smokers may soon find themselves at a loss for a place to light up in public as, after five months of discussion, the decision to ban smoking and electronic or vapor smoking devices will appear before the Turlock City Council on Tuesday.
Inaugural workshop offers overview of City’s concerns
Unlike most weekends, City Hall was an active site on Saturday with the inaugural Turlock City Council workshop taking place where the new mayor and council set out to discuss their strategic plan for the city.
Anti ADA abuse legislation in national spotlight
Congressman Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) is addressing business owners' concerns with a recent increase in Americans with Disabilities Act compliance lawsuits at the national level.
Turlock South County Corridor workshop just the beginning of multi-year project
Driving on a country road in foggy weather is dangerous and all the more reason to establish a road to connect Highway 99 and Interstate 5, at least according to Kendall Flint whose company Flint Strategies is in charge of public outreach for the project that will likely take between six and 12 years to complete.
New appointments to join city, regional committees
A new mayor and council means new appointments to local and regional committees and Mayor Gary Soiseth will be at the helm of a majority of them, especially those pertaining to water.
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