Archive By Section - Government
The Turlock City Council received some good news at Friday's budget workshop about the end of the current fiscal year, but were then tasked with considering how to address the numerous unfunded staffing, equipment and technological needs presented by the City's department heads.
May 09, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
While the rest of the country is either worried or ecstatic about the GOP's proposed national health care plan, the California Legislature has taken matters into its own hands by introducing a measure that would provide statewide, government-run health care courtesy of a single-payer system.
May 09, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
Take Pride in Turlock, the City of Turlock's annual free disposal event, will take place on May 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., however, vehicles arriving after 12:45 p.m. will not be allowed entry. The event will be held at Turlock Scavenger, located at 1100 S. Walnut Rd.
May 05, 2017
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Government
Barack isn't the only Obama whose policies are being kicked to the curb under the Trump administration. In a move to roll back former first lady Michelle Obama's healthy lunch initiative, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide greater flexibility in nutrition requirements for school meal programs in an effort to make food choices not only healthy for students, but more appealing.
May 05, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
When the City of Turlock adopted the Northwest Triangle Specific Plan in 1995, the area that is now known as Monte Vista Crossings was made up mainly of agricultural land. Today the area is Turlock's most successful retail shopping center and it attracts visitors from around the region, as well as those traveling along Highway 99. The steady growth of the approximately 800 acres along Hwy 99 from Taylor Road to Fulkerth Road was made possible through the specific plan.
May 05, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
Members of the community will take a larger part in choosing Turlock's next City Manager, following the City Council's approval of a process to select a replacement for current city manager Gary Hampton.
May 05, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
After months of infighting, the House on Thursday narrowly approved the Republican healthcare bill meant to repeal and replace key components of the Affordable Care Act. Republicans won the passage just six weeks after a vote on the first version of the bill, known as the American Health Care Act, was cancelled due to divisions in both parties about the measure.
May 04, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
When considering outdoor water use, there are many ways to conserve in areas other than just landscape irrigation. Listed below, are suggestions for reducing water use outside the home.
April 28, 2017
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Government
Congressman Jeff Denham has lauded the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of a bill which will repeal regulatory mandates on Metropolitan Planning Organizations and keep decision-making authority for transportation improvements at the local level.
April 27, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
A bill that would restructure California water management is one step closer to becoming law, as AB 313 was unanimously approved by the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife.
April 27, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
Many household hazardous products, such as oven cleaners, paint removers, pesticides, solvents and drain cleaners contain chemicals that are potentially harmful to both people and the environment. Improper disposal of HHW includes pouring them down the drain, on the ground, into storm drain or sewer systems, or in some cases placing them in the trash.
April 21, 2017
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Government
Since 2000, water cuts instituted by environmental regulation have impacted communities statewide. A report released recently by the Southern California Water Committee and the Committee for Delta reliability reveals the inadvertent consequences of these cuts – showing the hardest hit are those who rely on agriculture to thrive, especially in the San Joaquin Valley.
April 21, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
After Monday night's town hall, Congressman Jeff Denham met a much more subdued crowd Wednesday morning as he, Assemblyman Heath Flora and County Supervisor Kristin Olsen highlighted the need for commonsense immigration reform at a roundtable discussion, addressing the critical role that immigrants play in small business, agriculture and other industries here in the Central Valley.
April 20, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
Members of the California Legislature commemorated the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on Monday, even as the United States of America continues to turn a blind eye to the genocide of 1.5 million Armenians.
April 18, 2017
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STAFF REPORTS
Turlock Journal
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Government
Healthcare, Russia and climate change were a few of the topics on District 10 constituents' minds as they filled the Larsa Banquet Hall Monday night, hungry for answers to their questions from Congressman Jeff Denham at the first town hall event held since President Donald Trump took office in January.
April 18, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
