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Roads top issue at final public forum

The City of Turlock held the last of four critical issues public forums  at Pitman High on Thursday, with road repairs — and how to pay for them — being the most popular topic. Although attendance for the initial meetings was low, around 20 community members attended Thursday's session, all looking for answers to their questions. When repairs would be done to Turlock's pot hole riddled streets was the most asked question. ... Read More
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Fitness parks may be coming to Turlock

Enjoy working out? Frustrated with the lack of public workout locations in Turlock? You might just be in luck. On Wednesday, members of the Turlock Parks and Recreation Commission discussed the idea of possibly building public fitness centers in two of Turlock's parks. Parks commissioner Andrew Davoodian is heading the proposed fitness project, stating that there is a definite need for fitness parks ... Read More
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Posted: Jun. 14, 2013, 7:06 p.m.


Council approves deficit budget; city to find funding for firefighters

The Turlock City Council unanimously approved a budget for the 2013- 2014 fiscal year with $29.7 million in expenses and $1 million in deficit spending. Although the approved budget does not include any layoffs, it eliminates four police department positions and means reducing staffing at Fire Station No. 3 to only two personnel due to the exhaustion of overtime funds. These cuts in public safety were ... Read More
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Posted: Jun. 11, 2013, 10:21 p.m.


Council considers deficit budget with cuts to police, fire

The Turlock City Council will consider adopting a fiscal year 2013-14 budget on Tuesday with slightly over $1 million in deficit spending. Read More
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Posted: Jun. 07, 2013, 8:59 p.m.


County budget shows signs of growth, future concern

The Stanislaus County proposed 2013-2014 budget sees an increase in both state and federal funding for county projects and revenue. The budget, which is set to be finalized in September, totals $1 billion in appropriations and $990 million in revenue — an increase over last year's budget of $984 million in appropriations and $930 million in revenue.  According to county officials, year over year growth in discretionary spending is ... Read More
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Posted: Jun. 04, 2013, 8:54 p.m.


Council approves Carnegie refund

The Carnegie Arts Foundation will be getting a financial boost soon, now that the Turlock City Council has agreed to refund the majority of its security deposit. Read More
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Posted: May. 31, 2013, 10:37 p.m.
Turlockers consider city, county roads tax

Turlockers consider city, county roads tax

The drive to fix Turlock’s roads with a new city tax is gaining momentum if the latest community forum is any indicator. About two dozen people attended Thursday night’s meeting at the Turlock Senior Center to address city issues and in particular the options for improving the network of streets and roads in Turlock. Thursday’s meeting was the third community forum the city has hosted and drew the largest crowd to date. ... Read More
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Posted: May. 31, 2013, 7:28 p.m.


Council to consider Carnegie Arts refund

The Carnegie Arts Foundation's bankroll could get a bit of a boost come Tuesday if the Turlock City Council agrees to return the majority of their performance security deposit. Read More
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Posted: May. 24, 2013, 5:14 p.m.


Denham to grill high speed rail board

Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Turlock will lead a Congressional subcommittee hearing on Tuesday on the accountability of funds provided to the state's high speed rail project.  Denham, who leads the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials will be inviting half a dozen witnesses to the hearing. Dan Richard, CEO of California High Speed Rail Authority, is set to testify in front of the committee. Denham will be questioning ... Read More
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Posted: May. 24, 2013, 5:13 p.m.


Council splits on water rate study

The move to revamp the city's collection rates for water services gained momentum Tuesday night when the Turlock City Council approved by a narrow margin to hire a consulting firm to conduct a water rate study. Read More
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Posted: May. 17, 2013, 8:04 p.m.


Hughson hires new city manager

Raul L. Mendez, a former county administrator, has been hired as Hughson's new city manager by the Hughson City Council. Mendez will start June 17 at an annual salary of $113,175. He will be introduced to the public at the Hughson City Council meeting at 7 p.m. on May 28. Hughson has been without a permanent city manager since Feb. 4 when Bryan Whitemyer left to become Oakdale's city manager. Retired Modesto ... Read More
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Posted: May. 17, 2013, 7:59 p.m.

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