Construction on 13 Turlock roads can begin as soon as late July, an engineering consulting company told the City Council on Tuesday, again pushing back its initially proposed start date. Voting 4-1, the council approved paying Michael Baker International about $1.4 million to design repairs for 15 streets mostly in southern Turlock. Continue Reading on… Keep Reading
Modesto could provide fire command services for Turlock as soon as next month after the Turlock City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve the contract. Representatives from groups including the Turlock firefighters union and consultant Citygate Associates urged the council to pass the contract lasting through June 2026. Continue Reading on The Modesto Bee Keep Reading
Modesto Fire Chief Alan Ernst could soon serve as head of the Turlock Fire Department after the City of Turlock failed to permanently fill the position over the last year and a half. While the contract needs approval from both cities involved, the Turlock City Council on Tuesday took care of its part with a… Keep Reading
Since opening her second location in Turlock’s downtown core last summer, A Twist of Elegance Boutique owner Miyako Cooper has received a warm welcome. “So many people have come in asking how long I’ve been here, and then they’ll come back and bring their friends with them. I’ve met so many people since I opened… Keep Reading
A vacant home in Turlock was left in rubble and ashes after a fire ignited Monday morning. The size of the blaze necessitated all Turlock Fire Department engines as well as mutual aid from neighboring agencies. Keep Reading
MODESTO, Calif. (KTXL) — Some nearby residents were told to stay inside Monday as a sulfur fire burned inside a Modesto farm supply warehouse. The Modesto Fire Department said fertilizer-grade sulfur was smoldering inside the Stanislaus Farm Supply warehouse. Modesto Fire Chief Darin Jesberg told FOX40 there are about 900 tons of sulfur in the warehouse. At… Keep Reading
Here are just some of the Bay Area festivals and fairs that await in 2022. The big caveat: As with all things in the pandemic era, everything here is subject to change. Double check locations, dates, times and COVID precautions before you go. Did we miss your event? You’ll find a submission form at the end… Keep Reading
The winningest coach in Big Sky Conference men’s basketball is a 1982 Buena Vista University graduate remembered more for baseball at his alma mater. “In basketball, I was basically a walk-on,” says Randy Rahe, who earned his 300th victory as men’s basketball coach at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, earlier this season. “I was… Keep Reading
There are a few areas to expect Caltrans crews to be working in the Mother Lode this week of January 23 to 29. Work continues on Highway 108 at Hess Avenue/Peaceful Oak Road. This week the bridge work will limit one of the two lanes and the work is scheduled Monday through Friday from 6… Keep Reading
Transdev began operations for Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority’s newly merged services, The S, on Jan. 1, 2022. The S is the brand of the main provider of local and regional public transit in Stanislaus County, Calif., following the consolidation of Modesto Area Express (operated by the city of Modesto) and Stanislaus Regional Transit (operated by… Keep Reading
