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Modesto water bills could rise about 20% over five years. How do nearby cities compare?

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The city of Modesto has kicked off the process of raising water rates by 4.5% annually over five years.

An average home’s monthly bill would go from $67.13 now to $83.66 in 2028 if the proposal goes through, a staff report said. Businesses would have roughly similar hikes.

Under state law, the proposal would die if a majority of customers file protests at or before an Aug. 22 hearing before the City Council.

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Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency awarded $8.9 million state grant

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The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency announced Wednesday it was one of four regional groundwater management agencies to receive grant funding from the California Department of Conservation.

The four agencies received a total of $35 million in grant funding. Pajaro Valley’s share is $8.89 million and it will go toward various projects aiming to achieve sustainable groundwater resources, flood risk reduction, environmental restoration and community access, according to a news release by the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency.

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Arrest made in shooting death of 19-year-old woman at Livingston party

in Community/crime/News

A Turlock man was arrested on suspicion of murder in the shooting death of a 19-year old woman in Merced County, according to authorities.

Josiah Lawrence Williams, 22, was arrested on Wednesday, according to a Facebook post by the Merced County Sheriff’s Office.

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Turlock’s Fourth of July parade | Everything you need to know

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It wouldn't be the Fourth of July in Turlock with the classic parade and car show.

Expect downtown Turlock to be filled to the brim with spectators idling along the sidewalks cheering on the parade. It's popular event that never fails to bring the community out.

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Free public transit rides offered in July

in Community/News/Transportation

The Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority (StanRTA) and Turlock Transit will offer free rides on all fixed-route, commuter, and ADA Paratransit buses during July as part of a joint free-ride promotion.

The free rides applies to local fixed-route services as well as ACE, BART and Stockton Commuter bus services, The Micro Bus in Merced County, ADA Paratransit, and Medivan, but excludes Turlock Transit’s On-Demand Service. 

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Pick up some ‘boom, pop and sizzle’ for good causes

in Community/News/Nonprofit

One of the longest running fireworks fundraisers in the Turlock area is back for its 23rd year, as the Kiwanis of Greater Turlock is once again teaming up with local children’s organizations to sell scrips for their booth on The Village Corner Shopping Center on E. Canal Drive.

Every year, the club works alongside student organizations from local schools and non-profits to sell the $10 tickets stubs that can be used towards purchases at the fireworks booth. The proceeds of scrip sales are split 50/50 between the Kiwanis club and the student organizations.

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Turlock rescue comes to the aid of abandoned dogs

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Forty dogs that were abandoned in a Gustine orchard will in a matter of weeks be ready to move into new homes thanks to the efforts of a Turlock-based rescue group and several volunteer groomers called into action.

The dogs, a mix of poodles, cocker spaniels, Doodles, Schmoodles and one Afghan, were abandoned last week out on Eastin Road.

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Seniors helping seniors

A group of Covenant Living of Turlock residents volunteered their time on Tuesday afternoon to make care packages for area

Triple-digit heat to finally hit Modesto this week. How this year compares to some others

in Community/News/Weather

A warming trend in Modesto this week is expected to bring the first triple-digit temperatures of the year, according to the National Weather Service. The seven-day forecast says Friday will be sunny and hot, with “a high near 100,” and then Saturday — the first day of July — could see the thermometer hit 101.

According to Modesto Irrigation District weather records, the last time the city was at or above the century mark was Sept. 9, when the high was 102 degrees. That was the end of nine-day string of triple-digit days that reached as high as 113 degrees.

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Wrong-way driver who died in Highway 99 crash identified as Turlock man

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The wrong-way driver who died in a fiery crash on Highway 99 early Tuesday has been identified by the Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office as a Turlock man.

Armando Beltran, 54, was driving a sedan south in the northbound lanes near Lander Avenue when he crashed head-on with a northbound Tesla at 3:17 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

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Parolee arrested on violation after driving recklessly in front of officer Wednesday night

in Community/crime/News

On Wednesday, June 21st, 2023, at 8:08 pm, a Turlock Police officer near Fast Stop Liquor, 301 W Canal Dr, Turlock, heard sounds of a vehicle driving recklessly, so he began investigating.

The officer then observed a man driving a vehicle at a high rate of speed, so he made a traffic stop on him.

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