Archive By Section - Government
The Turlock City Council proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month and held a special meeting Tuesday at Crane Park.
July 11, 2017
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Kristina
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Government
Gary Hampton attended his last Turlock City Council meeting as City Manager on Tuesday, bidding a fond farewell to the city he has served in multiple positions over the years.
July 11, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
In 2010, Turlock resident Orestis Panagopoulous came to America from Greece with a goal in mind – to establish a life here and become a U.S. citizen. Seven years later, he took the final step toward making his wishes reality when he, along with 156 other immigrants, recited the nation's Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony held in Modesto Monday morning.
July 11, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
Could your lawn and garden use a little help to stay green? The City of Turlock's recycled water fill station provides free recycled water to local residents to water lawns, gardens and landscaped areas. Turlock's recycled water is also available at a nominal fee for commercial uses such as soil compaction, dust control, cement mixing and landscape irrigation. The fill station is a self-serve drive through system located at the Turlock Regional Water Quality Control Facility at 901 S. Walnut Road, and is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
July 07, 2017
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Government
Democratic challengers have already lined up to oppose Congressman Jeff Denham in 2018 and several more have recently tossed their hats into the ring, ensuring a contentious path to the primary election as campaigns begin to heat up.
July 07, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
Following several community meetings regarding a rehabilitation plan for West Main Street, construction on the chosen design has been delayed after the Turlock City Council voted Thursday to reject a bid for the project that would have cost $2 million more than originally estimated.
July 07, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
The Turlock City Council accepted an updated Economic Strategic Plan on June 27, the first of a three-pronged approach to make the City of Turlock more attractive to businesses, visitors and new industry.
July 04, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
Did you know that pools and surrounding decks use less than half the water than irrigated lawns? That doesn't mean we can't do more. Here are some tips to help you keep your pool water wise this summer:
June 30, 2017
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Government
Senator Tom Berryhill, R-Modesto, on Wednesday honored the United Samaritans Foundation as the 8th Senate District's Nonprofit of the Year for 2017.
June 30, 2017
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STAFF REPORTS
Turlock Journal
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Government
Although Congressman Jeff Denham was in Washington, D.C. Wednesday night, he still made time for his constituents by hosting a telephone town hall meeting, answering questions from the residents of District 10 regarding a variety of issues, from healthcare to mailbox theft.
June 30, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
The United States Supreme Court on Monday decided to reinstate a scaled-down version of President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban before it considers the case again in the fall, and the uncertainty around both the ruling and how it will be implemented has left refugees and their local advocates in the dark.
June 27, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
Longtime Stanislaus County employee Jody Hayes was recently selected as the County's newest Chief Executive Officer by the Board of Supervisors, bringing with him a community-centered focus and a desire to continue the County's longstanding tradition of strong leadership.
June 27, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors approved an increase in solid waste fees Tuesday morning, raising the garbage rate for those in unincorporated areas by just under three percent.
June 27, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
The City's website offers many user-friendly tools and valuable information to help customers with their own conservation efforts at home. Visit www.cityofturlock.org to check out the following list of resources that are available.
June 23, 2017
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Government
Since he was old enough to hold a crayon in his hand, art has been an everyday part of Skye Ocaranza's life. From drawing dinosaurs and creating his own Pokémon at age three to entering his illustrations in the Stanislaus County Fair's annual art exhibits throughout his school career, the recent Pitman High School graduate is no stranger to creating masterful works of art – so masterful, in fact, that a recent piece has earned him a trip to Washington, D.C., as the winner of the Congressional Art Competition for California's 10th District.
June 23, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
