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Merced CHP K-9 ‘Beny’ Recognized with Special Award for Outstanding Law Enforcement Service

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There’s hardly a month that goes by where Beny, a German Shepherd who worked as a K-9 officer for the Merced California Highway Patrol, doesn’t play a big role in taking illegal drugs off the streets.

Case in point, the CHP estimates In 114 traffic stops Beny has detected, 600 pounds of methamphetamine, 158 pounds of cocaine, 80 pounds of marijuana, 44 pounds of heroine, 8 pounds of fentanyl and more than $9 million in U.S. currency.

With that in mind, Assembly member Adam Gray, D-Merced, last week presented Beny and his handler with a California State Assembly Resolution at the CHP’s Atwater office, in recognition of Beny’s service to law enforcement and the community.

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End of January Highway Roadwork

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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 AM to 5 PM.

On Highway 49 from Sixmile Creek to Church Street/Pine Street one-way traffic control will allow for tree work. The tree work is planned for Tuesday, January 25 from 9 AM to 3 PM.

On Highway 49 at the Parrots Ferry Road the construction continues as detailed here. Roadway excavation is planned to impact Highway 49 from 7 AM to 5 PM Wednesday through Friday.

On Highway 4 in Calaveras at Boards Crossing the right shoulder will be closed for highway construction at post marker 47.

On Highway 4 from Sheep Ranch Road to Rancho Paradiso one-way traffic control will allow for utility work. Expect 10-minute delays Tuesday through Thursday from 8 AM to 4 PM.

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Transdev Begins Operations of Newly Merged the S Service

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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 Stanislaus County) into Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority.

Transdev is now operating 100 percent of The S services. This includes the operations and management of 123 vehicles and 190 employees across its multi-modal offerings incorporating their fixed route, commuter, Dial-A-Ride, ADA paratransit and shuttle services.

“We are really proud to have been selected to partner with the Authority to complete the consolidation and operation of these services for Stanislaus County,” said Ibrahima Toure, Transdev’s regional vice president for its southwest region. “As a national mobility solutions provider, Transdev is able to bring innovative operations tools to help improve efficiency for the system and focus on consistent, positive customer experiences for the passengers.”

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Drugged Driver Hits New Signal

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One of the temporary traffic signals posted at the entrance to the new Walmart Supercenter was destroyed by an allegedly drugged driver on Sunday evening, Dec. 28.

Ceres Police received multiple calls at 8:25 p.m. regarding a white Ford SUV being driven erratically, swerving, driving slow and stopping at green traffic lights. Officer Aaron Pinon was able to catch up to the vehicle as it was southbound on Mitchell Road from Don Pedro Road. As the patrol officer was nearing the white Ford SUV and before he could activate his overhead emergency lights to stop the vehicle, the Explorer veered to the right and collided with multiple objects, including the temporary traffic signal, before coming to rest at the entrance to the new store.

Driver Kevin Myers, 36, of Turlock, sustained injuries which required medical attention at a local hospital.

Due to his medical condition, Myers was released for treatment.  Charges of driving under the influence are being are being sought against Myers by the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office. 

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Turlock Transit Now Offering Rides to Amtrak Station

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Turlock Transit began offering on-demand shuttles to the Amtrak station in Denair this week as part of a new service meant to improve residents’ connectivity to rail services.

The new, demand-response service for travelers arriving at and departing from the Turlock-Denair Amtrak Station began running on Monday, transporting riders to or from any location in Turlock or Denair for $2.50 each way. Riders can call and request a pick-up from their location in either town; the Turlock Transit bus will then pick riders up from their home and transport them to the station on Santa Fe Avenue. 

“We are very pleased to have Turlock Transit as a partner in connecting passengers to and from Turlock, Denair and CSU Stanislaus,” said Vito Chiesa, Stanislaus County Supervisor District 2 and former Chairperson for the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority. “Local transit operators provide critical first and last mile connections. Turlock Transit’s doorstep to station service will serve as a great model for local providers throughout the state.”

The latest addition to Turlock Transit’s offerings comes as the City takes steps to make public transit easier for residents. In September, the City Council voted to reduce transit fares ahead of a scheduled rate increase, benefitting a wide range of bus riders from students to seniors. 

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ACE Train Could Be Running in Turlock by 2025

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The latest expansion of the Altamont Corridor Express, which includes a new train station in Turlock, could be running in the next few years after the project received an important approval last week. 

The San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission on Friday approved the final environmental impact report for the segment stretching from Turlock to Merced. Earlier this fall, the commission approved stations in Manteca, Ripon, Modesto and Ceres, for which design work has already begun. The latest approval will allow design work for Turlock, Livingston and Merced stations to move forward, connecting residents to Silicon Valley and the Bay Area. 

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Two Dead in Collisions on Highway 99 in Turlock

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Two people lost their lives in two separate collisions on Highway 99 in Turlock on Sunday, the California Highway Patrol reported.

The first incident was a single vehicle collision reported at 2:30 a.m. Sunday on northbound Highway 99, north of W. Monte Vista Avenue.

The deceased was identified as Luis Rudolfo Mojarro, 29, of Galt by the Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office.

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Council Approves Contract for Roads Program to Begin

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The Roads Initiative Program is officially underway in Turlock after the City Council on Tuesday approved nearly $1 million in Measure A funding to be used for its professional planning and preliminary design. 

In a split vote, with Councilmembers Nicole Larson and Andrew Nosrati dissenting, an agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc. in the amount of $844,642.50 as well as an additional $85,000 in contingency funding was approved by the Council, earmarking $929,643 from the Measure A fund to kickstart a five-year plan to fix Turlock’s roads. 

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Ordinance Permitting Downtown Party Bikes in the Works

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Pedicabs could soon take to the streets of downtown Turlock following a split-vote decision by the City Council on Monday, who gave staff the go-ahead to create an ordinance for the popular party bikes. 

The pedal-operated vehicles serve as taxis in some countries, but in America and especially in California, pedicabs have been transformed into a source of entertainment for those celebrating birthdays, bachelor parties and more by offering a unique way to stop at a city’s best bars and restaurants. 

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Turlock Law Firm Hopes to Save Lives with Sober Rides Campaign

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Hilmar native Michael Silva understands the impact an injury can have on a family, and specifically, how drunk driving can ruin lives. It’s why he returned home after schooling to open his first Silva Injury Law, Inc. office in Turlock, and is now offering to pay transportation fees for those too drunk to drive this holiday season. 

On Halloween, Thanksgiving Eve/Day and New Year’s Eve/Day, Silva’s law firm is reimbursing community members for their Uber, Lyft and cab rides all in the name of keeping drunk drivers off the road and the holiday spirit alive.

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