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TUSD and Teachers Union Clash Over Compensation, Grievances, Labor Charges

Labor negotiations between the Turlock Unified School District and the Turlock Teacher’s Association, which represents the 700 teachers in the school district, are apparently beginning to turn sour. During the TUSD Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday night, TTA President and Turlock High School teacher Julie Shipman said Turlock teachers have gone from the best compensated in terms of salary and benefits to eighth best in all of Stanislaus County.

September 19, 2014 2 Comments

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Around Turlock – September 17

Some hungry burger lovers may have noticed the railing that runs along the In-N-Out drive-thru bent up. The damaged rails, which are in the turn before the exit of the drive-thru, are bent into the plants that are normally protected by the railing.

September 19, 2014 No Comments

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Around Turlock – September 16

Sometimes billboards become easy targets for graffiti vandals, including this one just south of town, on Golden State Boulevard. Sadly, the vandals defaced a meaningful billboard that communicates a message about access to medical care for people in California, regardless if they are documented or dreamers.

September 18, 2014 No Comments

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Around Turlock – September 15

A small portion of Geer Road was closed on Monday with crews working in the intersection of Geer and Pedras roads. PG&E was working in the intersection, which left a northbound Geer Road lane closed on each side of North Avenue.

September 16, 2014 No Comments

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TUSD Board to Hear Update on Common Core at Public Meeting

The Turlock Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Professional Development Center, located at 1100 Cahill Ave. The meeting will begin with an inspiration from Turlock High School senior Adam Volk, the TUSD Character Counts award recipient for the character trait of “responsibility.”

September 16, 2014 No Comments

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Around Turlock – September 14

A sign at Pedretti Park, located at 2400 N. Tegner Rd., advises visitors not to drink the water that is used to irrigate the park. According to the sign, recycled water, which is treated wastewater, is used to irrigate the landscaping at the park.

September 15, 2014 No Comments