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It now costs more to rent a sports field or a covered picnic area at one of Turlock's many parks, as well as file for conditional use permits, zoning variances or change a street name in the City of Turlock, following the City Council's adoption of fee increases for a number of City services.
August 18, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) have introduced H.R. 3444, the Food Recovery Act, comprehensive bicameral legislation to reduce food waste in stores and restaurants, schools and institutions, on farms, and in American homes.
August 17, 2017
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STAFF REPORTS
Turlock Journal
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Government
The candidate nomination period closed Friday for the Nov. 7 election but the lack of incumbents in some races has left 26 open – until today.
August 15, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
Stanislaus County recorded a fifth straight year of increase in assessed values of all taxable real and business property, according to Stanislaus County Assessor Don H. Gaekle.
August 08, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
The Central Valley is one of the country's most productive agricultural hubs, so it was only fitting that five members the House Agriculture Committee made their way to Modesto this past Saturday to hear input on the next Farm Bill from farmers, ranchers and other stakeholders in the state's agricultural and food programs.
August 08, 2017
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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 is lost to runoff, evaporation and deep watering below the root zone. Maintaining your irrigation system is one of the most effective ways to minimize water waste, prevent 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 landscape.
August 04, 2017
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Government
With groundwater supplies in dwindling supply and questionable quality, members of the Stanislaus Regional Water Authority (SRWA) acted formally on Thursday to start the process of building a plant to deliver treated Tuolumne River water to homes in Ceres and Turlock by 2022.
August 04, 2017
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BY JEFF BENZIGER
Turlock Journal
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Government
Four years ago, the Stanislaus Council of Governments created a plan of action known as Valley Vision Stanislaus in order to make the roads less congested, jobs more available and air in the Central Valley much cleaner. It's now time to update the plan, and a series of workshops are being held next week to receive community input on what infrastructure improvements the area deems most necessary.
July 28, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
Congressman Jeff Denham has already introduced legislation to entice doctors to work in the Central Valley, and on Thursday he unveiled his newest bill aimed at expanding access to medical care within his 10th District by establishing more Teaching Health Center programs throughout the region.
July 28, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
A new drinking water regulation from the State Water Resources Control Board will mean millions of dollars in new equipment and maintenance for Turlock's well system.
July 28, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
The City of Turlock is inviting the community to join in a salute to the emergency responders serving Turlock with an unveiling and dedication of the Stand Behind the Line.
July 25, 2017
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Sabra
Stafford
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Government
Early detection of a water leak can save you money and avert potential disaster. If you think you may have a leak, follow the steps below to confirm and identify its source.
July 21, 2017
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Government
California has emerged as a global leader in the fight against climate change, and on Monday its signature cap-and-trade program, meant to reduce greenhouse emissions, was extended through 2030 after passing through the state Legislature.
July 21, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
Legislation authored by state Senator Anthony Cannella, R-Ceres, to improve local water supply has passed another important milestone. SB 373 passed the Assembly Committee on Local Government on July 12 in a unanimous, bi-partisan vote. It now goes to the Assembly Floor for a final vote on its journey to Gov. Brown for signature and becoming law.
July 21, 2017
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BY JEFF BENZIGER
Turlock Journal
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Government
The U.S. House of Representatives last week passed three more bills to combat the rising issue of human trafficking: H.R. 2664, the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act; H.R. 2480, the Empowering Law Enforcement to Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act; and H.R. 2200, the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act.
July 21, 2017
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STAFF REPORTS
Turlock Journal
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Government
