Archive By Section - Government
Many issues facing California farmers, from the Food Safety Modernization Act to the North American Free Trade Agreement and the 2018 Farm Bill, came to the forefront as United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, a former farmer and veterinarian, made his first appearance in the state at a forum held in Modesto on Sunday.
November 06, 2017
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BY ERIC ESCALANTE
Turlock Journal
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Government
California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans, as well as active and reserve personnel, by offering free admission at 143 participating state parks on Veteran's Day.
November 06, 2017
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STAFF REPORTS
Turlock Journal
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Government
While many municipalities and school districts have recently moved their elections to an even-year schedule in an effort to save the taxpayers money while also increasing voter turnout, there are still key seats on the ballot for Tuesday's election, and one measure that will chart the future the county's libraries.
November 03, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
The City of Turlock's winter watering schedule will go into effect Nov. 1 and will continue through Feb. 28. The winter watering schedule limits outdoor watering to one day per week.
October 27, 2017
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Government
Seven Democrats and one Independent candidate strove to win the favor of a capacity crowd in the Stanislaus State University Carol Burke Lounge on Thursday in order to prove themselves as the best challenger to Congressman Jeff Denham (R) in the 2018 election.
October 27, 2017
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BY ERIC ESCALANTE
Turlock Journal
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Government
The business trail blazers, politicians, public safety heroes and young professionals of Turlock's tomorrow learned just what it takes to be a decision maker for the city during the third annual Mayor's Youth Conference on Thursday, converging at City Hall for a lesson on leadership and teamwork from Mayor Gary Soiseth himself.
October 27, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
During the Fall 2016 election, students at Stanislaus State were inspired to bring political awareness back onto campus and reinitiate the school's Democratic Party Club, hosting a variety of events aimed at encouraging students to rock the vote. The students' political activism has continued into 2017 and over the next few weeks, candidates from both the local Congressional and statewide Gubernatorial races will convene at the university for three such events where they will answer questions, beginning first with a forum featuring those running to represent Congressional District 10.
October 24, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
Turlock is losing its Director of Development Services/City Engineer as Mike Pitcock accepted the City Manager position for the City of Waterford on Thursday.
October 20, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
Downtown Turlock is known for its wide selection of restaurants, many of which provide outdoor dining for customers allowing them to soak in the sights and sounds of the city while they enjoy a meal. The canopies, awnings and other outdoor seating arrangements of select downtown businesses will soon be in jeopardy, however, as the City of Turlock is taking a look at structures that are noncompliant with a new outdoor dining permit.
October 20, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
All seemed to be going well for Assemblyman Adam Gray's water rights legislation, Assembly Bill 313, which in September received final approval on the last day of the legislative session – the next-to-last step toward becoming law – until Monday, when the bill was vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown.
October 17, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Government
The City of Turlock is offering free document destruction services to Turlock residents Saturday. The event is being be held at the Turlock Regional Water Quality Control Facility located at 901 S. Walnut Rd. from 8 a.m. to noon or until the collection truck is full. The "Shred-It" event is part of a regional effort and one of four locations that shredding services will be offered throughout the county.
October 13, 2017
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Government
Turlock residents got a chance to have their questions answered regarding the City's current drinking water supply, plan to supplement groundwater sources with a new surface water system and the rate hikes that are needed to pay for it.
October 13, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
Bicycling Turlock may soon be more accessible to residents and visitors alike, as the City Council approved an agreement with bike share company Zagster.
October 10, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government
The City of Turlock's winter watering schedule will go into effect Nov. 1 and will continue through Feb. 28.
October 06, 2017
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Government
The Turlock City Council is moving forward with a proposed water rate increase that would go to treat the City's current groundwater wells, and help fund a new surface water treatment plant.
October 03, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Government