Archive By Section - Government
While some cities throughout Stanislaus County have been preparing to institute regulations on recreational cannabis sales, the City of Turlock is still struggling to enforce its ban on all commercial cannabis – including medicinal – which was adopted nearly a year ago.
January 02, 2018
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Angelina
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Government
A slew of new regulations were rung in with the new year on Monday for Californians, from minimum wage hikes to immigration policies.
January 02, 2018
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Angelina
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Government
Orange cones will be popping up around town in 2018, as the city is expected to undertake a number of roadway construction projects this year.
January 02, 2018
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Kristina
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Government
New Year's Day is right around the corner, and with it brings recreational marijuana sales around the state. While California voters chose to support Proposition 64 during the 2016 general elections, local government leaders at the city and county level have prepared for the coming influx of pot in different ways.
December 29, 2017
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Angelina
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Government
It was a good week for one of the most talked-about pieces of legislation the country has seen this year.
December 22, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
Gary Hampton retired from his position as Turlock City Manager six weeks earlier than planned due to a "hostile work environment" that included being asked to "engage in unethical activities," according to documents released by the City on Friday.
December 22, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
The Organic Produce Network had the chance to ask California Department of Food Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross what CDFA is doing to assist California organic growers and farmers and the growth of organic agriculture throughout the state.
December 19, 2017
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Government
As leaves begin to fall from the trees and cover the yard, the City of Turlock wants to remind residents, businesses, churches, and landscape companies the importance of their proper disposal. Leaves and debris deposited into the gutter begin to collect in and around the storm drain, restricting the flow of water and causing street flooding and storm water pollution when it rains.
December 15, 2017
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Government
Almost two and half years after a fire destroyed the EQUIP Church of Turlock building on Columbia Street, neighbors are still left with a visual reminder of the tragedy.
December 15, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
By the end of the public hearing on proposed water rate increases, the City of Turlock had received 715 protest ballots - approximately 8,785 protests short of what was needed to stop the City Council in moving forward with a plan that will see customers' bills almost double over the next five years.
December 12, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
Are you one of those organized people who is already prepared for the coming winter holidays? Or do you still have plans to make and gifts to buy? Either way, why not take a second look at some of your usual holiday activities to see if you can make them more "sustainable?"
December 08, 2017
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Government
The Turlock City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday on a proposed water rate increase that would see customers' bills almost double over the next five years.
December 08, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
The City of Turlock is seeking local residents interested in serving on a public commission, as two seats will soon be open on the Planning Commission and four seats open on the Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission. The City is also seeking residents to serve on the Community Development Block Grant Community Grant Selection Committee.
December 08, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
The Turlock Irrigation District Board of Directors voted Tuesday to transition from odd to even year elections, adding an extra year to each director's term.
December 05, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
The City of Turlock said goodbye last week to one of its biggest fans. Turlock's Planning Services director for the past 11 years, Debbie Whitmore came to the City because of its unique vision and she leaves confident that the Valley town will continue to be an example of what good planning can accomplish.
December 05, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
