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Prop 2 means cage free
I read with despair that California egg farmers are joining a lawsuit against the State of California and the Humane Society of the United States over Proposition 2. Contrary to what the Journal article and the plaintiffs suggest, as a Californian who spent many hours volunteering to collect signatures for Proposition 2, I know that voters supported a ban on confining birds in cages. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: ...
Flag flap continues
This letter was given to the Turlock Journal on Tuesday in response to the article "Memo resurrects flag flap" published on March 19. The article explained that the Journal received an internal memorandum from an anonymous source. The memo was from Denair Unified School District Superintendent Edward Parraz to district staff and it recants the entire course of events that took place last Veteran's Day when Denair Middle School ...
Targeting of public employees won’t fix economy
Dear Editor,
Protect housing for seniors and people with disabilities
After years of preparation, the opportunity to build Avena Bella, 80 apartments for working families and low income older adults in Turlock, could disappear with the stroke of a pen if the State Legislature approves Governor Brown's plan to eliminate redevelopment agencies.
Winter term decision made by university president
I appreciate the Journal's recent piece ("University students, faculty adjust…," March 5) on CSU-Stanislaus' recent shift to a conventional academic calendar and the replacement of its unique winter term with an evidently less attractive alternative.
Board, not dairies dropping the ball
Your coverage of Food & Water Watch's new report on groundwater contamination in the Central Valley missed the boat on a key finding: with some notable exceptions, dairies are complying with the requirement to submit data from their own wells, but Regional Water Quality Control Board staff are dropping the ball. The most recent data the board analyzed was submitted in 2008. What's happened in the last 2.5 years? ...
Someone needs to hold people accountable for their actions
Thank you for your latest article on this sad case (death of Patrick O'Connor update, which ran in the March 2 issue of the Journal). We are friends of the O'Connor family and some of us are involved with law enforcement.
Disappointed constituent
I am dismayed to see that our newly elected Congressman, Jeff Denham upon reaching Washington D.C. immediately organized an extravagant party. He raised $85,000 and spent $80,000 of it on this over the top celebration of himself. This seems way out of touch with the economic situation experienced by the people in his home district. Does he think people back home won't figure out what he ...
Bad city policy
Yellow Cab Company would like to thank you, the community of Turlock and the surrounding area, for supporting our business.
Thank you teachers
University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) has trained over 250 teachers and afterschool leaders how to incorporate nutrition education into daily classroom activities and make it fun while also educational.
Acetaminophen linked to childhood obesity
Two separate stories published online in the "American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine" have reported at connection between asthma and acetaminophen use (the active ingredient in Tylenol).
The realities of market allocation in our society
Understanding the sources of our national divisions is certainly important, particularly in light of recent events in Tucson. But the analysis offered by economics professor Walter Williams ("Why we're a divided nation," Jan. 19) is too simplistic, naïve, and historically myopic to help us much.
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Prop. 32: Deceptive and outrageous
Coming soon to California schools near you: larger classes, fewer courses, and an end to sports and arts programs. All of this and much worse could come to pass after Nov. 6 if voters approve Prop. 32, a deceptive and outrageous initiative which would empower corporations, Super PACs and the wealthy to control California. That would spell disaster for public education and the state as a whole. Prop. 32, the Special Exemptions ...
Pit bulls on the loose
Dear editor, It's a sad state of affairs when you are in your own yard and two young pit bulls, without collars or license, come into your yard and kill four beautiful little kittens. My poor daughter had to stand there and watch this devastation, and when she started out there to help they chased her back in the house. Luckily, she got back in safely or they would have attacked her. ...
Hope for young generation
I want to thank the two young men who found my wallet in a cart at Walmart. They refused a reward but they can't know how much they restored my thoughts of the younger generation. Thanks again. - Bonnie Renteria
Reflections on Wisconsin
Ana and I attended the vigil at the Sikh temple in Turlock on Friday evening. It was a solemn ceremony, with the participation of most of the Turlock Sikh community and of the city's elected leadership.
A wasted opportunity
Dear Editor, I was disappointed to read in Saturday's paper that Erin Nelson, who just completed a world tour on bicycle, found nothing to admire in the multitude of countries she visited. I find it disturbing that someone with that kind of opportunity couldn't embrace the cultures of the places she visited and came back home with as narrow a mind as she left with. As our country and hundreds of others compete in ...
Vote for Nascimento; you won’t be sorry
To The Editor: Even though I am not from Turlock (I am from Merced), I felt compelled to write a few comments and observations that I have on behalf of Steve Nascimento, who is running for City Council. I can only say how lucky the citizens of your community will be if Steve is elected. Many times I had to contact Steve on behalf of friends who had struggled with Social Security issues ...
Fair incident reaffirms faith in humanity
Dear Editor, A recent experience at the Stanislaus County Fair has given me affirmation that there are still people who are being raised the right way. After enjoying a few carnival rides and games with my son and wife, we were ready to grab a bite to eat. To my horror, when I reached for my wallet, it was gone. Immediately thinking someone had stolen it, I was panicked and upset. My ...
Enough is enough
Please help me here. We are in the worst recession in years, and the city of Turlock has in last few years built a multi-million dollar fire station, police station, art center, and a transportation center. A few meetings ago the council talked about an increase in the sales tax. Now I know government folks like to have legacies, but this is a little over the top. They are acting like the donkeys ...
‘True Tea Party’ makes surprise endorsement
Tea Party activists made history in recent years and our movement will continue to shape the nation's future. To fully promote our conservative principles, we at the True Tea Party wish to explain our endorsement in the presidential race. Tea Party groups revere the Constitution and only one candidate has pledged to fully support Americans' Constitutional rights. That candidate is Barack Obama. The president favors abortion rights and permitting both straight and gay ...
Worst parade in years
I just experienced the worst 4th of July celebration in Turlock in years. The Turlock parade lasted just 27 minutes. I invited friends and relatives from out of town to see the parade and was so embarrassed when the last car said "that's it." I've run into other locals who tried to attend the Turlock parade but ended up going home because it was already over when they arrived. I suggest that you ...
Keep county fair a real fair
A better way to solve the problem of overcrowding (of livestock at the Stanislaus County Fair) would be to have the judging before the fair starts if necessary. Then allow each 4-H and FFA club to exhibit a predetermined number of animals including their sale animals. Keep the county fair a real fair. In my younger life time I have shown dairy cattle ...
Poor decision by fair board
In case you don't know yet, Stanislaus County Fair is NOT having a Christian artist come this year to do a concert at the fair as they have in the past few years. Certainly it can't be because the performances by Christian artists have been poorly attended. Actually it is the opposite. When the Christian artists have come, the Christian community packed the place out and many followed up by letting the fair people ...
Thank you for supporting our libraries
On June 5, Stanislaus County voters reaffirmed their support of Stanislaus County Libraries. Nearly 82 percent of voters said yes to libraries, renewing until 2018 the tiny 1/8 of a penny sales tax that supports our libraries! We would like to thank everyone who worked so hard to ensure the passage of Measure T. All 13 Friends of the Library groups and the Stanislaus Library Foundation gave countless hours advocating for libraries and ...
Supporting local veterans
On May 14-19 American Legion members, auxiliary, and Boy Scout Troop #21 (Doug Leung, leader) distributed poppies in exchange for donations to be used one-hundred percent for veterans and their families in need. The people in Turlock and surrounding areas, along with the veterans themselves, were generous in their giving, and we appreciate each and every one of you for your generosity. What a rewarding experience, talking to so many who served our ...
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