Monte Vista Road Closed at Golden State for Train Track Replacement

August 21, 2016, 4:16 pm

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The railroad tracks at Monte Vista were scheduled to be closed from August 8 to August 10 but Union Pacific Railroad has pushed the days back. The road is now scheduled to take place Monday, Aug. 22 to Wednesday, Aug. 24 and will be in effect at all hours.

The railroad tracks at Monte Vista were scheduled to be closed from August 8 to August 10 but Union Pacific Railroad has pushed the days back.

The road is now scheduled to take place Monday, Aug. 22 to Wednesday, Aug. 24 and will be in effect at all hours.
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The closure comes as a result of UPR replacing their tracks and concrete panels within the crossing, and the City of Turlock will also be doing some minor paving to smooth out the driving surface from UPR’s newly installed concrete panels to the grade of the road.

Signs will be posted around the area of closure to notify the public of the closure and available detours. The City is asking drivers to take alternative routes if possible during the closure and prepare for delays.

Monte Vista Avenue serves as the main thoroughfare to one of Turlock’s most trafficked commercial shopping areas, Monte Vista Crossings.
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Stanislaus State students and staff also use Monte Vista Avenue as their travel route and the university has posted reminders on their website and social media.
Drivers are advised to use either the Taylor Road or Fulkerth Road exits off Highway 99, otherwise they will need to detour around the construction area.

The closure will be at the intersection of Golden State Boulevard and Monte Vista Avenue.

The City of Turlock is asking drivers to be patient as there will be some traffic delays in the area for the three-day period.
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Monte Vista Avenue August Road Closure Delayed

August 4, 2016, 11:03 am

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The railroad tracks at Monte Vista were scheduled to be closed from Aug. 8 to Aug. 10 but Union Pacific Railroad has pushed the days back. The road is now scheduled to take place Monday, Aug. 22 to Wednesday, Aug. 24 and will be in effect at all hours.

The railroad tracks at Monte Vista were scheduled to be closed from Aug. 8 to Aug. 10 but Union Pacific Railroad has pushed the days back.

The road is now scheduled to take place Monday, Aug. 22 to Wednesday, Aug. 24 and will be in effect at all hours.
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The closure comes as a result of UPR replacing their tracks and concrete panels within the crossing, and the City of Turlock will also be doing some minor paving to smooth out the driving surface from UPR’s newly installed concrete panels to the grade of the road.

Monte Vista Avenue serves as the main thoroughfare to one of Turlock’s most trafficked commercial shopping areas, Monte Vista Crossings.

Stanislaus State students and staff also use Monte Vista Avenue as their travel route and the university has posted reminders on their website and social media.
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Signs will be posted around the area of closure to notify the public of the closure and available detours. The City is asking drivers to take alternative routes if possible during the closure and prepare for delays.

Drivers are advised to use either the Taylor Road or Fulkerth Road exits off Highway 99, otherwise they will need to detour around the construction area.

The closure will be at the intersection of Golden State Boulevard and Monte Vista Avenue.

The City of Turlock is asking drivers to be patient as there will be some traffic delays in the area for the three-day period.
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Issues and Economics Discussed Over Eggs at Turlock Chamber of Commerce Event

August 5, 2016, 11:04 am

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The Turlock Chamber of Commerce is allowing members of Turlock to discuss the economy over breakfast in their Eggs, Issues & Economics event. During this event, Turlockers are invited to hear two featured speakers, Joe Raso and Bree Langemo, to share “critical steps to becoming informed, inspired, and innovative.”

The Turlock Chamber of Commerce is allowing members of Turlock to discuss the economy over breakfast in their Eggs, Issues & Economics event.

During this event, Turlockers are invited to hear two featured speakers, Joe Raso and Bree Langemo, to share “critical steps to becoming informed, inspired, and innovative.”
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Raso is president of Blane, Canada Ltd., which is a leading economic development management-consulting firm headquartered in the greater Chicago region.

He is seen as an innovator in community and economic development, whose organizations have received more than a dozen awards for business retention & expansion, targeted industry recruitment, marketing, and branding.

Langemo provides overall strategic and operational direction for the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative and focuses on developing high impact partnerships with academic, government, profit and non-profit organizations.
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With more than a decade in higher education as a faculty, chair, and dean, her work has focused on student success by helping to implement the Lumina Foundation’s Achieving the Dream grant and leading a number of institutional student success initiatives centered on the First Year Experience.

This breakfast will come at a $40 charge to members of the Chamber of Commerce, and $50 to non-members.

It is being held on Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at the Turlock Golf and Country Club, located at 10532 Golf Link Road.
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Advisory: Car Veers Through Raley's Parking Lot and Wrecks - Ambulance, Police, Fire on Scene

August 27, 2016, 1:58 pm

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At least one man was injured, along with a driver, in the Blossom Valley Plaza (Raley’s) parking lot on Geer Road. Initial on-scene witness reports have stated that a red car traveling into the parking lot from Geer Road allegedly veered through a planter and hit another car, wrecking at least the driver’s car and two others.

At least one man was injured, along with a driver, in the Blossom Valley Plaza (Raley’s) parking lot on Geer Road.

Initial on-scene witness reports have stated that a red car traveling into the parking lot from Geer Road allegedly veered through a planter and hit another car, wrecking at least the driver’s car and two others.

Turlock police, firefighters, and paramedics arrived on scene around 1:30 p.m.
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Firefighters and ambulance paramedics were attending to a man on the parking lot asphalt that had been injured in the wreck.

Witnesses reported that the red car seemed to be going “really fast,” that “they lost control of the vehicle,” and that a man was hit as to where the body went flying up into the air.

The scene has been mostly public safety personnel attending to the injured man and the driver.
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No status of the number of those injured or their condition has been released.

The cause of the wreck has not officially been released.

The investigation is ongoing.

TurlockCityNews.com will have the information when it is released by the agencies who responded to the incident.
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Police Meeting With Neighborhood at St. Francis Church

August 28, 2016, 11:45 am

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If you see Turlock police officers gathering near the corner of East Canal Drive, Main Street, and Wayside Avenue, there’s not an incident but rather a neighborhood community meeting. As Councilmember Amy Bublak followed up with concerns from citizens regarding crime trends and increased illegal activity, Turlock Police Department is now trying to create a plan to try and address the community’s public safety concerns.

If you see Turlock police officers gathering near the corner of East Canal Drive, Main Street, and Wayside Avenue, there’s not an incident but rather a neighborhood community meeting.

As Councilmember Amy Bublak followed up with concerns from citizens regarding crime trends and increased illegal activity, Turlock Police Department is now trying to create a plan to try and address the community’s public safety concerns.

The meeting is taking place at the St. Francis Episcopal Church, located at 915 East Main Street, and planned to start around 12 p.m. and will run through the hour.

Roselawn School Locked Down, Potential Armed Student

August 29, 2016, 8:04 am

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Authorities placed a Turlock school on lockdown Monday morning after receiving an anonymous tip of an armed student. Stanislaus County Sheriff's deputies and California Highway Patrol officers responded to Roselawn School to do a safety sweep after receiving the tip.

Authorities placed a Turlock school on lockdown Monday morning after receiving an anonymous tip of an armed student.

Stanislaus County Sheriff's deputies and California Highway Patrol officers responded to Roselawn School to do a safety sweep after receiving the tip.

It is unclear if the student left the school on the bus or what type of weapon was seen.
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About 40 students already on campus have been secured safely while the sweep takes place. 

A bus with students has yet to arrive.

Further details will be posted as they become available.
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Air-Soft Pistol at Bus Stop Causes Lockdown and Search of Roselawn Students

August 29, 2016, 1:54 pm

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Monday morning the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department responded to Roselawn Continuation High School due to an anonymous tip about an armed student boarding a bus heading to the school. At approximately 7 a.m., the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call about a student possibly armed with a handgun.

Monday morning the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department responded to Roselawn Continuation High School due to an anonymous tip about an armed student boarding a bus heading to the school.

At approximately 7 a.m., the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call about a student possibly armed with a handgun.

The 911 call was made by a Turlock Unified School District employee who reported seeing a student in possession of weapon while walking in the direction of a Roselawn High School bus stop, according to TUSD Superintendent Dana Trevethan.
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The school was placed on lockdown as an investigation involving the Sheriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol, Turlock Police Department, and TUSD staff took place with searches being conducted on school grounds and on the school buses. Additionally, during the investigation students were both questioned and searched.

According to Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer, Sergeant Anthony Bejaran, the caller told deputies that a Jr. High school age student appeared to have a gun in their waistband. However, the caller did not see the student get onto a bus.

“Deputies searched several buses and Roselawn School. We did not find a gun on any of the buses and the school was found to be safe,” stated Sergeant Bejaran.
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The Roselawn High School lockdown was lifted at 9 a.m. on Monday.

“Upon further investigation, the alleged weapon was determined to be an air-soft pistol that was located near or around the original bus stop area,” said Superintendent Dana Trevethan.

“Student and staff safety continued to be of highest priority throughout the morning incident.”

“We want to thank the alert 911 caller for providing the information and happy to report that we did not find a student with a gun on a bus or the school campus,” said Sergeant Bejaran.
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Bay Area Amber Alert Issued

September 1, 2016, 12:43 pm

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An Amber Alert was issued Thursday afternoon by the California Highway Patrol on behalf of the San Francisco District Attorney's Office for a missing child. The child was identified as 11 month old William Brown, an African-American infant with brown hair and eyes. He was last seen wearing gray pajamas with sharks.

An Amber Alert was issued Thursday afternoon by the California Highway Patrol on behalf of the San Francisco District Attorney's Office for a missing child.

The child was identified as 11 month old William Brown, an African-American infant with brown hair and eyes. He was last seen wearing gray pajamas with sharks.
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The suspect was identified as 44 year old Phoebe Haynes, and African-American woman who is 5 feet tall weighing 180 pounds with brown hair and eyes. She was last seen wearing a skirt with a black jacket and boots.

According to the alert, the child was abducted Wednesday night at about 8:00pm from San Francisco. The suspect may be driving a white 2004 Acura TL possibly with a black front bumper.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call 911 or the San Francisco District Attorney Office at (415) 553-1071.
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Advisory: Roads Blocked After Person in Wheelchair Struck by Vehicle

September 1, 2016, 3:48 pm

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At approximately 3 p.m., Turlock police and Turlock firefighters responded to the scene of a possible collision between a vehicle and pedestrian at the corner of East Olive Avenue and North Palm. Emergency crews are currently performing CPR on a person after being allegedly struck by a white Toyota.

At approximately 3 p.m., Turlock police and Turlock firefighters responded to the scene of a possible collision between a vehicle and pedestrian at the corner of East Olive Avenue and North Palm.

Emergency crews are currently performing CPR on a person after being allegedly struck by a white Toyota.

Witnesses on scene state that the person hit was in an electric wheelchair when the car hit them, trapping the person under the car.
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There is currently a blockage to the roads near the scene starting at Denair Avenue and Olive Avenue, extending to Thor Street and East Olive Avenue.

3 police vehicles, 3 fire trucks, and 1 ambulance are currently on scene.

The victim was seen taken away in an ambulance.

TurlockCityNews.com will provide an update when more information is available.
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Woman Sustains Life Threatening Injuries After Being Trapped Underneath Car

September 2, 2016, 7:08 am

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Turlock Police Department released official information regarding Thursday’s major injury collision involving a person on a scooter being hit by a vehicle at the intersection of East Olive Avenue and North Palm Street. At approximately 2:49 p.m. on Thursday, a 60 year old woman was traveling southbound on East Olive Avenue as an 80 year old female made a westbound turn from North Palm Street onto East Olive Avenue. The vehicle struck the scooter, according to a press release from Turlock Police Department.

Turlock Police Department released official information regarding Thursday’s major injury collision involving a person on a scooter being hit by a vehicle at the intersection of East Olive Avenue and North Palm Street

At approximately 2:49 p.m. on Thursday, a 60 year old woman was traveling southbound on East Olive Avenue as an 80 year old female made a westbound turn from North Palm Street onto East Olive Avenue. The vehicle struck the scooter, according to a press release from Turlock Police Department.
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The 60 year old woman was trapped under the vehicle. Turlock Fire Department personnel were able to free the woman from underneath the car and began CPR.

The woman sustained life threatening injuries and was taken to an area hospital in ambulance.

Turlock Police Major Accident Investigation Team responded and took over the investigation.
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Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be a factor in the collision.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call Sergeant Scott Ellis at 209-668-5550 extension 6681.

The Turlock Police Department is an active participant in the Crime Stoppers Program. Callers can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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City Council Races Set for the Historic Turlock Election in November

August 19, 2016, 4:14 pm

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The races for Turlock City Council have been set, and these historic elections will each have candidates going head to head this November. The most unusual but expected race is between Councilman Steven Nascimento and Councilwoman Amy Bublak. Councilwoman Bublak was the only Councilmember displaced by the passage of Measure A, which set up the by-district elections. With her recent move in into District 4 earlier in the year, Councilwoman Bublak and Councilman Nascimento have been expected to compete for the opportunity to represent District 4 on the City Council.

The races for Turlock City Council have been set, and these historic elections will each have candidates going head to head this November.

The most unusual but expected race is between Councilman Steven Nascimento and Councilwoman Amy Bublak. Councilwoman Bublak was the only Councilmember displaced by the passage of Measure A, which set up the by-district elections. With her recent move in into District 4 earlier in the year, Councilwoman Bublak and Councilman Nascimento have been expected to compete for the opportunity to represent District 4 on the City Council.
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However, Donald Babadalir, who unsuccessfully ran for City Council in 2014, has returned for this election as the third contender and a possible grassroots darkhorse against two incumbent Council heavyweights. Babadalir has set himself up as the anti-establishment candidate for this historic election.

While both Councilmembers Bublak and Nascimento have signed the Campaign Contribution Pledge, Babadalir has declined the pledge. While submitting papers for his nomination, Babadalir has noted that his grassroots campaign isn’t expecting to raise more than $1,000. He has also chosen not to accept the Voluntary Code of Fair Campaign Practices.

The race for District 2 was close to being a no contest for candidate Gil Esquer. Although Jaime Franco announced his intention to run for City Council District 2, Esquer was the only District 2 candidate to have submitted his nomination papers. However, as the deadline neared, Franco returned to City Hall submitting his nomination papers just under the wire of the deadline.

In spirit, these two grassroots contenders personify the intent of Measure A by providing the local candidates an opportunity to better represent their part of town. Both Esquer, a born and raised Turlock local, and Franco, a Turlock resident for 40 years, are looking to provide a voice for the residents of District 2.

“I’m running for City Council because I think it’s going to be a historic election this year. This is the very first time that Turlock will be having district wide elections… I’ve been born and raised pretty much in District 2,” Esquer told TurlockCityNews.com.

“I think I know the people and some of the issues, and I think it’s time for District 2 to have a voice in the City Council.”

Jaime Franco is leading in with working to be the voice of the westside.

“The south-west part of Turlock has been not represented and mostly kind of neglected for the past, probably 40 years,” said Franco.

“I kind of had a dream that someday maybe there would be an opportunity to do something for the community…,” said Franco, when they put the City into districts, “that was an opportunity for me to run for City Council to obtain the opportunity to represent that part of town.”
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This historic election has allowed the grassroots contenders to have a real opportunity to represent their communities and their City.

With Esquer opting to decline the Campaign Contribution Pledge, Franco is the only grassroots contender in this election to have signed the pledge. Both candidates have accepted the Voluntary Code of Fair Campaign Practices.

After the November elections, Turlock will have at least one new Councilman heading to the Council chambers, and potentially one or both Incumbent Councilmembers leaving the Council.

This year’s election will take place on Nov. 8 and stands to change the complexion of the Turlock City Council.
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Congressman Denham Announces July Mobile District Office Hours

August 26, 2016, 1:14 pm

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Jeff Denham has announced his new September times and dates for mobile district office hours.

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Jeff Denham has announced his new September times and dates for mobile district office hours.

These hours provide an opportunity for residents of the 10th district to meet with representatives from Denham’s district staff to hear more about his work in Washington, D.C. and the Central Valley, have questions answered, or get help with specific casework.

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Turlock Mobile District Office Hours are scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. located in the Turlock Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 115 South Golden State Boulevard.

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City Council Races Set for the Historic Turlock Election in November

August 19, 2016, 4:14 pm

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The races for Turlock City Council have been set, and these historic elections will each have candidates going head to head this November. The most unusual but expected race is between Councilman Steven Nascimento and Councilwoman Amy Bublak. Councilwoman Bublak was the only Councilmember displaced by the passage of Measure A, which set up the by-district elections. With her recent move in into District 4 earlier in the year, Councilwoman Bublak and Councilman Nascimento have been expected to compete for the opportunity to represent District 4 on the City Council.

The races for Turlock City Council have been set, and these historic elections will each have candidates going head to head this November.

The most unusual but expected race is between Councilman Steven Nascimento and Councilwoman Amy Bublak. Councilwoman Bublak was the only Councilmember displaced by the passage of Measure A, which set up the by-district elections. With her recent move in into District 4 earlier in the year, Councilwoman Bublak and Councilman Nascimento have been expected to compete for the opportunity to represent District 4 on the City Council.
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However, Donald Babadalir, who unsuccessfully ran for City Council in 2014, has returned for this election as the third contender and a possible grassroots darkhorse against two incumbent Council heavyweights. Babadalir has set himself up as the anti-establishment candidate for this historic election.

While both Councilmembers Bublak and Nascimento have signed the Campaign Contribution Pledge, Babadalir has declined the pledge. While submitting papers for his nomination, Babadalir has noted that his grassroots campaign isn’t expecting to raise more than $1,000. He has also chosen not to accept the Voluntary Code of Fair Campaign Practices.

The race for District 2 was close to being a no contest for candidate Gil Esquer. Although Jaime Franco announced his intention to run for City Council District 2, Esquer was the only District 2 candidate to have submitted his nomination papers. However, as the deadline neared, Franco returned to City Hall submitting his nomination papers just under the wire of the deadline.

In spirit, these two grassroots contenders personify the intent of Measure A by providing the local candidates an opportunity to better represent their part of town. Both Esquer, a born and raised Turlock local, and Franco, a Turlock resident for 40 years, are looking to provide a voice for the residents of District 2.

“I’m running for City Council because I think it’s going to be a historic election this year. This is the very first time that Turlock will be having district wide elections… I’ve been born and raised pretty much in District 2,” Esquer told TurlockCityNews.com.

“I think I know the people and some of the issues, and I think it’s time for District 2 to have a voice in the City Council.”

Jaime Franco is leading in with working to be the voice of the westside.

“The south-west part of Turlock has been not represented and mostly kind of neglected for the past, probably 40 years,” said Franco.

“I kind of had a dream that someday maybe there would be an opportunity to do something for the community…,” said Franco, when they put the City into districts, “that was an opportunity for me to run for City Council to obtain the opportunity to represent that part of town.”
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This historic election has allowed the grassroots contenders to have a real opportunity to represent their communities and their City.

With Esquer opting to decline the Campaign Contribution Pledge, Franco is the only grassroots contender in this election to have signed the pledge. Both candidates have accepted the Voluntary Code of Fair Campaign Practices.

After the November elections, Turlock will have at least one new Councilman heading to the Council chambers, and potentially one or both Incumbent Councilmembers leaving the Council.

This year’s election will take place on Nov. 8 and stands to change the complexion of the Turlock City Council.
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Advisory: South Walnut Avenue Blocked by Police for Shooting Investigation

September 8, 2016, 9:36 am

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Police have closed off South Walnut Avenue to investigate a shooting near the Motel 6 in Turlock. Early indications suggest two victims were injured by gunfire at about 5:00 a.m. near the Motel 6 on South Walnut Avenue.

Police have closed off South Walnut Avenue to investigate a shooting near the Motel 6 in Turlock.
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Early indications reported by Central Valley TV suggest two victims were injured by gunfire at about 5:00 a.m. near the Motel 6 on South Walnut Avenue. The area has been taped off as police took measurements and placed evidence markers in the roadway.

The victims were only identified as a male and a female and were listed in stable condition, according to Turlock Police Department spokesman, Officer Steve Rodrigues.

Further updates will be posted as information becomes available. 
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Update: Two Victims in South Walnut Shooting, Police Seek Armed and Dangerous Suspect

September 8, 2016, 11:45 am

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Earlier today at approximately 5 a.m., Turlock Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at 250 South Walnut Road. Upon arrival, officers found two adult victims. These victims were previously described by Turlock Police Department spokesman Officer Steve Rodrigues as one male and one female.

Earlier today at approximately 5 a.m., Turlock Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at 250 South Walnut Road.

Upon arrival, officers found two adult victims. These victims were previously described by Turlock Police Department spokesman Officer Steve Rodrigues as one male and one female.

Both victims sustained at least one gunshot each.
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The victims were shot in the parking lot of the Motel 6. Both victims were transported to nearby hospitals with life threatening injuries, however, they are in stable condition.

The suspect vehicle is possibly an older blue or black vehicle. The make and model is unknown at this time, but the driver was described as a Hispanic male in his 30’s and wearing a dark colored baseball hat, according to the press release from the Turlock Police Department.

As the weapon was not recovered at the crime scene, the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous.
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The investigation is currently active and no additional information is available at this time.

Anyone who has any information regarding this incident can contact Detective Tim Redd at 209-664-7325. Contact can also be through the Turlock Police Department’s Tip Line at 209-668-5550 extension 6780 or email at tpdtipline@turlock.ca.us.

The Turlock Police Department is an active participant in the Crime Stoppers Program. Callers can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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Traffic Advisory: Access to Pitman High School Moved for Roads Resurfacing

September 5, 2016, 7:36 am

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There may be potential traffic delays around Pitman High School on September 6 and September 7. Mountain View Road, Roberts Road, and the eastbound lanes of Christoffersen Parkway are being resurfaced.

There may be potential traffic delays around Pitman High School on September 6 and September 7.

Mountain View Road, Roberts Road, and the eastbound lanes of Christoffersen Parkway are being resurfaced.

It is recommended that all employees, students, and parents of Pitman High School access the parking lots through the westbound lanes of Christoffersen Parkway on these maintenance days.
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TID Director Rob Santos: Governor Brown and State Stealing Our Water Rights

September 26, 2016, 5:42 pm

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By now most of you have heard that the California Water Board just released a report called the Substitute Environmental Document (SED), which recommends that 40% of the water in the Tuolumne, Merced, and Stanislaus Rivers flow unimpaired to the Delta in order to improve the salmon habitat. A better name for the document is the SHAM Environmental Document because it is a smokescreen that hides the real reason why 40% flows are needed.

The following is an Op-Ed by Turlock Irrigation District Boardmember and veterinarian at Monte Vista Small Animal Hospital, Dr. Rob Santos, DVM.

Governor Brown is changing our senior water rights on the Tuolumne River.

By now most of you have heard that the California Water Board just released a report called the Substitute Environmental Document (SED), which recommends that 40% of the water in the Tuolumne, Merced, and Stanislaus Rivers flow unimpaired to the Delta in order to improve the salmon habitat. A better name for the document is the SHAM Environmental Document because it is a smokescreen that hides the real reason why 40% flows are needed.
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The SED is Governor Brown’s latest chess move in which his paid political pawn, the State Water Board, is requiring the residents of the Tuolumne River watershed to send 400,000 acre feet each year into the Delta. Why? It’s not really to save the salmon. Instead, it is to fill a deficit the Governor’s Twin Tunnels will create.

Remember that other plan – the California WaterFix – that will build $16 billion Twin Tunnels to take Sacramento River water, transport it under the Delta, and convey it to the California Aqueduct? Those tunnels are designed to make water delivery from the Delta to Southern California more reliable and consistent. In the past. direct pumping of the Delta has been suspended on multiple occasions to help the Delta ecology. For example a federal Fresno judge has required the pumps be turned off to save the Delta smelt.

Now my 9-year-old son Teddy could tell you that if the Sacramento River water is going to be diverted under the Delta - and not through it - then the Delta is going to get a lot more salty.

The Governor needs our Tuolumne River water to replenish the Delta with fresh water. He will say that these increased flow requirements are for the salmon or to restore the rivers, but that’s just a sham. The non-native bass and climate change threaten the salmon far more than water diversions.

Look at the Governor’s previous chess moves.
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• He convinced people to pass the Water Bond in 2014, using the promise of more water storage. But this Proposition also provided for direct assistance to restore the Delta. Restoration is required for Brown’s Twin Tunnels to meet federal and state regulations.
• The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California paid $175 million for three Delta Islands. Yes, that is a southern California water agency that would love to get a more reliable water supply via the Twin Tunnels.

What does 40% unimpaired flows look like for the Tuolumne River?
• It is roughly 400,000 acre-feet of water per year or 130,000,000,000 gallons each year. In comparison, our TID farmers used 420,000 acre-feet of water this year.
• Don Pedro Reservoir will potentially be empty 1 out of every 4 years.
• In drought years (like 2015) TID farmers will receive ZERO water.
• A significant portion of farmland will be switched to non-agricultural uses. (And the Water Board has the audacity to suggest that in dry years – i.e. no rain - dry farming and fallowing both constitute an “agricultural use.”)
• Groundwater will be significantly depleted as cities and farmers pump more water from the ground. Reduced diversions will also deplete ground water.
• The quality of water in domestic wells will drop, as it also could for our public water systems.
• There will be greater green house gas emission as energy providers lose hydropower energy production and replace it with less green sources of energy
• Subsidence (sinking ground) in Modesto, Turlock, and Merced will increase.
• Historical, legal, senior water rights (which our forefathers wisely secured) on the Tuolumne River will be given to Southern California.
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And you know what? The State Water Board acknowledges almost every one of these outcomes in the SED calling them “significant, but unavoidable.” http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/water_issues/programs/bay_delta/bay_delta_plan/water_quality_control_planning/2016_sed/docs/ch_18_summ_impacts.pdf

But the Water Board deems them necessary because they have a big fish to save, and it isn’t the salmon.

Governor Brown knows he has just 2 years to start construction of his $16-billion Twin Tunnels. And he knows that no one will care about starting his legacy tunnels when he’s out of office. He needs those flows sooner rather than later.
http://www.restorethedelta.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/SWRCB-gov-letter.pdf

So what’s his next move? Because he knows this will get tied up in court, he will try to convince the legislature to pass a law, which would force the Turlock and Modesto Irrigation Districts to comply with the SED or Sham Environmental Document. When something is legislated, a court challenge does not place the process on hold, rather tunnel construction would continue while the process dragged through the courts.
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What can you do? I guess you could refuse to stand for the California anthem. But better yet, write to Governor Brown and tell him what you think of him. Let the State Water Board know too. Attend the meetings and rallies and voice your opinion. And if they don’t listen, prepare for the new Dust Bowl (not the beer) right here in what is one of the most productive agricultural economies in the world.


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Turlock Man Arrested for Child Pornography

September 29, 2016, 5:26 pm

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The Turlock Police Department arrested a Turlocker for possession and distribution of child pornography. On Thursday, Turlock Police Detectives arrested Gary Bishop, a 42 year old male from Turlock, after an investigation led to the discovery of over 10,000 images of child pornography. 

The Turlock Police Department arrested a Turlocker for possession and distribution of child pornography.
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On Thursday, Turlock Police Detectives arrested Gary Bishop, a 42 year old male from Turlock, after an investigation led to the discovery of over 10,000 images of child pornography.

Last month, a search warrant was served at Bishop’s residence after he was believed to be sharing explicit photographs depicting children over the internet.

Several computer hard drives were taken during that time for further examination.
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At this time, the Turlock Police Department has not received any information indicating whether or not Bishop has personally victimized any children.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Tim Redd at 209-664-7325, the Turlock Police Department’s Tip Line at 209-668-5550 extension 6780, or email at tpdtipline@turlock.ca.us.

The Turlock Police Department is an active participant in the Crime Stoppers Program. Callers can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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Advisory: Fire at Sacred Heart Thrift Shop on East Avenue

October 2, 2016, 1:01 pm

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The Turlock Fire Department responded to a call of a building on fire near the Sacred Heart Thrift Shop on East Avenue. At approximately 12:50 p.m. on Sunday, Turlock firefighters arrived at the Sacred Heart Thrift Shop, located at 1388 East Avenue, to put out a fire.

The Turlock Fire Department responded to a call of a building on fire near the Sacred Heart Thrift Shop on East Avenue.
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At approximately 12:50 p.m. on Sunday, Turlock firefighters arrived at the Sacred Heart Thrift Shop, located at 1388 East Avenue, to put out a fire.

The fire was called in as a structure fire, but it doesn’t appear to be the thrift shop building.

Firefighters are working to contain the fire whether it is near the building or at the actual structure. 

Ladders are leaned up on the building for access the roof.
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Fire trucks and personnel are blocking the eastbound lane of East Avenue.

Be advised and stay clear of the area if possible.

TurlockCityNews.com will have an update as information is released.
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Councilman Nascimento Violates Campaign Finance Reform Pledge, Does Not Reveal All Donors

October 3, 2016, 6:17 am

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On June 28, City Council approved by 3 to 5 vote the Voluntary Campaign Contribution Pledge which holds candidates to receive $1,000 contributions per person and disclose the every contribution from $1 and up on their Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) 460 forms. Councilman Steven Nascimento, despite signing the pledge, has not held himself to that standard. Recent filings for the FPPC campaign finance 460 form from Councilman Nascimento reveals that $619 was received by the Councilman during the second filing period from July 1 to Sept. 24 was not disclosed as the pledge necessitates.

On June 28, City Council approved by 3 to 5 vote the Voluntary Campaign Contribution Pledge which holds candidates to receive $1,000 contributions per person and disclose the every contribution from $1 and up on their Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) 460 forms. Councilman Steven Nascimento, despite signing the pledge, has not held himself to that standard.

Recent filings for the FPPC campaign finance 460 form from Councilman Nascimento reveals that $619 was received by the Councilman during the second filing period from July 1 to Sept. 24 was not disclosed as the pledge necessitates.
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Councilman Nascimento is currently the only candidate to have signed the contribution pledge and still have undisclosed contributions.

During the first filing period while discussions regarding campaign finance regulation, monetary influence, and transparency were ongoing, Councilman Nascimento raked in big money with approximately $23,000 from contributors, and a total of over $27,000 with loans and nonmonetary contributions.

He was the only candidate running for City Council to take in contributions of this size after Mayor Gary Soiseth placed campaign contribution reform as an item for future discussion on Mar. 1. Other candidates, such as Gil Esquer, only raised $650 and fellow challenger for District 4 Councilwoman Amy Bublak only collected a $100 fund transfer from her 2012 campaign.

On his first filing period, Councilman Nascimento accepted $3,678 in monetary contributions that were not disclosed. These contributions were not required to be disclosed because Councilman Nascimento received contributions prior to signing his voluntary pledge. However, his second filing period still has $619 dollars undisclosed even though the pledge has been signed.
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Councilman Nascimento was asked if disclosure of the most recent contributions would be released, however, the Councilman had a different interpretation of the pledge he signed.

“Please note that the pledge is to “accept the voluntary contribution limit set forth in Resolution No. 2016-148”. The voluntary contribution limit is $1,000,” wrote Councilman Nascimento in an email.

“The pledge makes no mention of disclosing $1 contributions.”

Despite his claim, the language in Resolution 2016-148 acknowledges under Section 4, “Additional Requirements for Disclosures and Campaign Statement Filing” that candidates and committees controlled by a candidate shall disclose the contributions of $1 and up.
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"It's a stringent, simple and straightforward resolution: any and all contributions of $1 or more by a donor will be reported on the 460 forms," clarified Mayor Soiseth, one of the authors of the resolution.

Councilwoman Amy Bublak, who also accepted and signed the candidate pledge for the District 4 race against Councilman Nascimento, filed her campaign finances for this period, but her filings have disclosed every contribution, including a $51 donation.

“The pledge was made as voluntary and my understanding is every seated Council Member signed stating they would comply and understood the expectations,” stated Councilwoman Bublak. “Clearly if you pull my 460 form we took the time to name every donor as each one of them deserves recognition and I have nothing to hide.”
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Councilman Nascimento’s website has acknowledged him as “champion of campaign reform” and his candidate statement in the Stanislaus County Voter Information Pamphlet references that he “led the effort to bring transparency to the election process by requiring all campaign contribution disclosures to be placed online and to be easily accessible to the public.”

Despite signing a “simple and straightforward” pledge that would enhance transparency, Councilman Nascimento did not disclose all of his contributions.

TurlockCityNews.com will have more election coverage as the races are heating up and the time to vote nears. 
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