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Census 2010: Slow growth in population
The population in the United States grew by 9.7 percent over the last decade, marking one of the slowest growth rates since the Great Depression, according to figures released Tuesday by the Census Bureau.
Poverty, public safety top concerns stated in city survey
Community members have spoken and they want Turlock Federal Housing and Urban Development money to be spent on anti-poverty, human services and public safety rather than housing, infrastructure and public facilities. This is what city staff found after sending out a survey through local utility bills to 18,607 customers in the spring of 2010.
Ten Pin Fun Center bowling into town
As new council members Bill DeHart and Forest White took their oath of office at Tuesday's Turlock City Council meeting, a striking controversy bowled into City Hall before the council voted in favor of a 51,828 sq. foot family entertainment center, which includes bowling lanes, a laser tag arena and bocce ball courts.
Planning for a better Hughson
A once chaotic small Central Valley town has begun planning for a better and more positive future. Even as three new council members take office and a new city manager comes on board, the City of Hughson continues to strive for a stronger community - the first step, creating a strategic plan.
GOVERNMENT: BACK ON THE JOB
The California Legislature gaveled in a new two-year session on Monday, welcoming 28 new legislators. They will have little time to get settled as the state is facing a $25.4 billion budget deficit expected over the next year and a half and a state-wide unemployment rate of 12.4 percent.
More layoffs for sheriff’s department
In a 4-to-1 split the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors voted to approve another round of budgetary reductions at the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department that will force the layoffs of an additional 23 employees, including 14 patrol deputies.
Act to bring greater transparency of university foundations returns for third go-around
Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco) has not given up hope on his Public University Transparency Bill. Despite being vetoed twice by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Yee plans on presenting it again, this time to the governor-elect on Monday.
2008 robocalls still under investigation
While the City of Turlock prepares to seat a new council following the Nov. 2 election, the investigation into the party or parties responsible for the illegal "robocalls" placed during the 2008 City Council election continues. The repercussions of the investigation also continue to sow discord between council members.
Planning: No big box
Any plans to bring a Target Supercenter or a Super Wal-Mart to the area likely were dealt a fatal and final blow as Turlock's Planning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend the City Council maintain the status quo when it comes to the ban on discount superstores.
City Council looks to begin new year with civility in mind
Civility was the watchword of the 2010 Turlock City Council campaign.
Property owners ordered to pay over $13,000 in fines
The Turlock City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to assess $13,113.32 in municipal code enforcement fees against a property located at 433 S. Laurel where city-required work was not completed, despite a 90-day extension.
‘Fake pot’ products now under emergency DEA control
Smokable herbal blends that were legal to purchase in stores and over the Internet have been temporarily put under the control of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), pending a final ruling on the substances. The DEA is using its emergency scheduling authority to temporarily control five chemicals used to make "fake pot" products. <font ...
New Hughson city manager takes oath of office
Hughson took one more step towards a new positive future for the small town on Monday as new city manager Bryan Whitemyer took the oath of office at his first official city council meeting.
Cap-and-trade could cost TID $5 million a year
A state plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions could cost the Turlock Irrigation District $5 million each year, according to a report delivered to the TID Board of Directors on Tuesday. California's 2006 Assembly Bill 32 requires the California Air Resources Board to develop regulations to reduce the state's greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2020. The bill's scoping plan calls for a ...
Final election results show close City Council race
The votes have all been tallied, and one of Turlock's closest City Council campaigns in recent history has come to a close.
Articles by Section - Government
Olsen talks new bills, hydrofracking and regulations with Turlockers
Assemblymember Kristin Olsen (R-Modesto) and residents of Turlock came together Thursday to informally discuss pressing issues affecting citizens at a Town Hall meeting hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Items discussed included Olsen's 2013 legislative measures to protect students and veterans, as well as the need for job stability and Governor Jerry Brown's proposal to hydrofrack in California. Olsen started the Town Hall meeting by shunning the traditional podium- audience set up and ...
Bocce ball courts met with protest at all sites
Wednesday night marked the one year anniversary of when the Parks and Recreation Commission first heard a proposal from the members of the Turlock Rotary Club regarding their interests in establishing a bocce ball court in Crane Park. Since then, little progress has been made in the matter. Despite the best intentions of the Turlock Noon Rotary to construct two bocce ball courts as a gift for the Turlock community, protests have been ...
Queen Shamiram still homeless
It's been six years since Turlock native and television personality Narsai David has attempted to place a 9-foot bronze statue of Queen Shamiram on Turlock grounds. Since then, David has been met with confusing mixed messages by California State University, Stanislaus about placing the statue on its campus, and has found little ground for placing the statue anywhere else in Turlock. The Queen Shamiram Statue Location Subcommittee, comprised of Larry Yeakel, Lew Boyle, ...
Planning puts new spin on sign regulations
What may be considered normal advertisement to some local business owners may actually be a city code violation. Many businesses don't realize that there are a large percentage of signs throughout the City of Turlock that are or will soon be considered illegal, including sign spinners, flags and banners.
State of California sues everyone over High-Speed Rail funding
Those wishing to pursue legal action to stop the California High-Speed Railway's progression will soon have their day in court, as the state preemptively sued everyone. The lawsuit, titled "High-Speed Rail Authority v. All Persons Interested," allows all parties who oppose the project a chance to voice their concerns in court at one time. The California Attorney General's Office will represent the rail authority in court. The lawsuit's intention is to speed up ...
Grant could help police fleet go green
The task of catching law-breakers could be getting greener here in Turlock if the City Council approves a grant application seeking environmental-friendly vehicles. The Turlock Police Department hopes to obtain the City Council's approval to submit an amended grant application for $98,862 to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to be used to purchase vehicles with low emissions. The grant has to be amended because the Air District has changed ...
Bill would allow California dairies to join federal pricing
As a dairyman, Representative David Valadao (R-Hanford) knows more than his fair share about the decline of dairy industries in California. In response to the crisis, the Central Valley native's first piece of legislation would allow California to join the Federal Milk Marketing Order system while continuing its state quota system. The legislative action is co-sponsored by local Congressman Jeff Denham (R-Turlock), who wishes to focus on representing the long-term interests of California's ...
Immigration debate heats up at Central Valley forum
Stories of hardship shared through tears were heard alongside shouts to enforce current immigration laws at Tuesday's listening session hosted by the Congregations Building Communities association and attended by U.S. Reps. Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) and Trey Gowdy (R-South Carolina). Over 1,500 people filled St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Modesto Tuesday evening to voice their opinions about immigration reform in the first of two Valley forums put on by the CBC in association with ...
Community forum to discuss immigration reform
U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) is hosting two upcoming listening sessions for constituents of California's 10thCongressional District to share their thoughts, ideas and concerns regarding immigration reform, jobs and taxes, and education policies currently being worked on in Congress. "As your Congressman, I'd like to hear from you about the critical issues facing our country and our community," said Denham. "From creating fair and respectful immigration policies, to helping to create good paying ...
Council approves work on F Street, Golden State intersection
In a brief meeting Tuesday night the Turlock City Council approved a motion to make some much needed improvements to the Golden State Boulevard and F Street intersection.
Housing development seeks new water deal
Monterey Park, a small development of rural homes located northwest of Turlock, could be receiving future water service from the City of Ceres. But members of the Ceres City Council met Monday and made it clear they want Stanislaus County to insulate the city from any financial jeopardy. The tract, built in 1965 but served since 1984 by a Community Services District, currently receives water pumped from a ground well. The district was formed ...
Fish v. farm: Water board hearing sparks heated debate
Hundreds of concerned residents from the Central Valley made their presence known during the high-stakes State Water Resources Control Board hearing this week. Their message to the water board: farms are more important than fish. The hearing was scheduled to receive public input on a proposal to redirect over 35 percent of unimpaired flows from Tuolumne, Merced and Stanislaus rivers in order to preserve the Chinook salmon. "We were very concerned that ...
Applicants sought for Civil Grand Jury
The selection process for the 2013-2014 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury has started. Anyone interested in serving on the Civil Grand Jury may contact the Grand Jury Office at 558-7766 or go on line at www.stanct.org to download an application. The deadline for applications is April 30. All persons who qualify to serve on the grand jury will be interviewed by Presiding Judge of the Superior Court Loretta Begen, Assistant Presiding Judge Nan ...
Council splits on union negotiator hire
In a 3-2 split Tuesday night the Turlock City Council approved hiring retired law enforcement official Dave Young to act as an outside labor negotiator in the upcoming contract discussions with the city employee unions. Young has worked with City Manager Roy Wasden several times in the past. He retired as assistant chief from the Modesto Police Department while Wasden was the police chief and has previously filled interim positions at the Turlock ...
Bocce ball court debate continues
Though Turlock Noon Rotary's plan to construct two bocce ball courts in Crane Park was foiled last year, leader Mike Dini is not giving up on the project, and has already proposed new locations that he hopes will garner public support within the next couple weeks. Residents near Crane Park said that the concept of a public bocce ball court was a great asset to the city, but many voiced their concerns on ...
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