Archive By Section - Government
Stanislaus County Sheriff's Deputy Tom Letras has opted to end his candidacy for Stanislaus County Sheriff, according to a letter he posted on his campaign's Facebook page.
March 08, 2018
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Sabra
Stafford
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Government
Mayor Gary Soiseth visited Stanislaus State Tuesday evening for a special "One on One with the Mayor," where he shared his campaign priorities and handled a myriad of questions from students.
March 08, 2018
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
Democratic Congressional hopeful TJ Cox has had his eyes set on District 10 Republican incumbent Jeff Denham's seat since he announced his candidacy last summer, but Tuesday the Central Valley businessman revealed he will instead be running for Congress in the 21st District.
March 06, 2018
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
The demolition and cleanup of the former site of EQUIP Church on Columbia Street is costing the City of Turlock almost $10,000 more than planned- an expense that Council member Amy Bublak voted against at the Feb. 27 Council meeting.
March 06, 2018
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
The City of Turlock is losing yet another department head, as City Attorney Phaedra Norton announced she will be leaving her position as of March 14 to pursue another employment opportunity.
March 06, 2018
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
The City of Turlock has a year-round water conservation program, based on an odd/even watering schedule. Citizens are encouraged to conserve water whenever possible, and to do their part to conserve our precious resource. Water conservation staff responds to complaints regarding over watering and to educate consumers about water conservation and enforcement.
March 02, 2018
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Government
Congressman Jeff Denham has joined a group of over 50 bipartisan members of U.S. Congress to sponsor a bill that protects DACA recipients from deportation while implementing new border security measures.
February 27, 2018
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
A poorly maintained irrigation system prevents water from reaching its intended source and instead a significant amount of precious water can be lost to runoff, evaporation and deep watering below the root zone. Maintaining your irrigation system is one of the most effective ways to reduce wasted water, reduce pollution from run-off and over-irrigation, and improve plant health by applying the correct amount of water where it can be utilized by the plants, trees and turf.
February 23, 2018
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Government
The Water Resources Control Board is considering making California's drought-era water restrictions permanent, a concern for many water districts and other users across the state.
February 23, 2018
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
Sheriff Adam Christianson announced last year that he will not seek re-election, an action which has since attracted the candidacies of three. The sheriff, however, has thrown his support behind Jeffrey Dirkse, a lieutenant with the Sheriff's Department.
February 22, 2018
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BY JEFF BENZIGER
Turlock Journal
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Government
U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) introduced a bill to protect Christians and vulnerable minorities in Iraq, specifically in the Nineveh Plain region. H.Res. 741 facilitates the safe return of displaced peoples, helps assist victims of ISIS genocide rebuild their lives and supports the establishment of a self-governing province in the Nineveh Plain.
February 20, 2018
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
Assemblyman Heath Flora is already hard at work in 2018, introducing two bills to the California State Legislature in almost as many months – one that seeks to keep previously-convicted criminals from becoming licensed caregivers, and another that could allow concealed weapons on private school campuses.
February 16, 2018
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
Mitchell Gruber was pleased to take a tour of the new Re-Entry and Enhanced Alternatives to Custody Training Center, just as he was equally pleased to leave it of his own free will.
February 13, 2018
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Sabra
Stafford
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Government
The City of Turlock's annual leaf pickup program ended Feb. 9. Leaves should no longer be placed in the street and should be disposed of in the green cart provided by Turlock Scavenger.
February 09, 2018
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Government
Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jim DeMartini said Stanislaus is "healthy and strong" during the annual State of the County address on Tuesday. He highlighted a number of successes for the county, and also touched on two major challenges - water and homelessness.
February 06, 2018
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
