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Builders face worker shortage Best-skilled workers have gone to Bay Area

National Turkey Modesto turkey gets presidential pardon.

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STOCKTON — America’s building again. The housing market, and construction in general, are showing signs of growth as housing starts nationally increased 11.3 percent in 2015 and commercial spending grew 9.7 percent over the first two quarters. Jobs are plentiful, but qualified workers are scarce and this shortfall is affecting the industry at every level. “We’re still feeling the impact of the recession,” said San Joaquin County’s business retention and expansion specialist Ed Wanket. “The recession hit the Central Valley construction industry harder than anywhere else in the nation. A lot of workers moved on to different work sectors with good pay and a large number of construction workers left the area entirely for new jobs. As the economic climate improved, experienced construction

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Painters and landscapers at Lathrop’s River Islands community are among those seeing more work as residential construction picks up in San Joaquin County.

workers didn’t come back to the Central Valley.” A National Association of Home Builders survey noted that 70 percent of home builders were experiencing a carpenter shortage and a July survey by the Associated General Con-

tractors revealed that 91 percent of California’s commercial builders were having difficulty filling hourly or salaried positions. “There is a great deal of work out here but not enough qualified workers,” said Bruce Goodman, superintendent with Simile

Construction Service, Inc., a commercial construction firm in Modesto. “I’ve done 80 interviews over the past few weeks, hired five guys and two of those worked out and are still Please see CONSTRUCTION Page 10

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STOCKTON — If driving a Ferrari is on your bucket list, there’s a company in Stockton that can make it happen. LTF Adventures provides customers the opportunity to drive a Ferrari 360 Modena, Ferrari F430, Lamborghini Gallardo or Porsche 911 Turbo.

LTF Adventures, which is an acronym for “living life to the fullest” puts up two autocross tracks — each just under a quarter-mile in length — at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. For $249, customers can perform six laps around the track with an instructor in the car of their choice. Online coupons can reduce the cost to $99. The first lap is run at 15 mph to give the customer an idea of

how to operate the vehicle, with the remaining five laps at the speed of their choice. “The track is a really fun track,” said LTF Adventures owner Mauricio Martinez. “It’s designed in a way for the driver to get a feel for the performance of the car. It’s not a speedway where you’re going to be driving 140 mph, but it’s a way that allows you to feel the acceleration of the car on the straightaway

and the performance of the car on the turns and the handling of the car.” Each car has a semi-automatic transmission, which allows the operator the ability to upshift and downshift gears without needing to use the clutch. According to Martinez, driving each car is a completely different experience. The Porsche 911 Please see EXOTIC CARS Page 11

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Counting our blessings this holiday season Greetings, I’m so pleased to see McCaulou’s department store open in Stockton’s Lincoln Center. I was there for the Nov. 12 opening at 1:30 p.m. sharp, and it drew quite a crowd. The store’s selection is fantastic and the prices are very reasonable. I have several new additions to my wardrobe, Sharon and I’m lookAlley Calone ing forward to returning. Stop by and see the great deals. Remember to shop locally this Christmas. Your community depends on it. ‘Tis the season of giving, and we at the Business Journal are proud to say we shared in the efforts to provide Thanksgiving dinner for more than 200 people at the Stockton Shelter for the Homeless. Together with support from our friends at United Way of San Joaquin County, the Child Abuse Prevention Council, the Women’s Center for Youth and Family Services, St. Joseph’s Foundation, Goodwill and

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Stockton Visitor’s Bureau, we were able to provide more than 200 pounds of turkey for the evening meal. This took some effort. I can’t imagine preparing three meals a day, 365 days a year on that scale. A big thank you to St. Mary’s Dining Room for doing just that. They handled the task of cooking breakfast and lunch Thanksgiving day for more than 200 folks. A special thanks to my stepson, Salvatore Calone, for jumping in to assist in the dinner menu planning and preparation at the homeless shelter. His 20 years of food industry experience really paid off. You’re a real pro, Sal. Thank you for donating your time and expertise. One fun holiday note: our very own Foster Farms in Modesto raised the turkey that was pardoned by the president this Thanksgiving. The selection process is really quite a production with judges looking at a dozen gobblers to choose the one with the best posture, plumage and personality. It’s a kind of turkey beauty pageant, and behaving well in front of the cameras is of paramount importance. In the end, two turkeys were chosen — a winner, that will be 2015’s National Turkey, and a runner-up. You can read more about the process in the story by Patricia Reynolds on page 18. To see the priceless turkey competition photos by Philip Johnson, head over to the media gallery on our website at www.cvbizjournal.com.

They’ll make your day. If you’re a wine connoisseur, our Valley wineries are delightful. This holiday season, take time to visit and taste the many varieties of wine offered by our Lodi wineries. You will be pleasantly surprised. If you’re looking for a family outing, stop by Berghold winery on Highway 12 and see the fabulous Santas hand-crafted by Kay Berghold. Each is one-of-a-kind and unbelievably lifelike. They are a sight to behold. We have snow! Many of the Sierra ski resorts were already open before Thanksgiving this year. That’s how I remember winter. May the good Lord keep it coming. Cheers to El Niño! On a serious note, Bob Snyder of Snyder Lithograph passed away in early November. Bob will be remembered for his generosity, always donating printing to many nonprofits. His elegant Christmas cards will always be etched in my mind as one of my favorite Christmas memories. God bless you, Bob. We have so much to be thankful for. We live in the greatest country on earth. We are blessed each day with the generosity of others. We live in a land where food is plentiful. We practice the freedom of speech and freedom of religion. We are Americans. For all of this and much more, I’m thankful. God bless our service men and wom-

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en. We appreciate your service and your sacrifice. My eldest son, Blake, won’t be home this holiday season, but he will be enjoying a couple of days on his new sailboat in Pearl Harbor. Ship ahoy, she’s a beauty! My youngest son, Eric, will join us at our cabin. It looks like we going to be snowed in. Hurray! Perhaps we can sneak in some skiing. May you be surrounded with family and friends this Christmas season. Our hearts and prayers go out to France. Merry Christmas! God bless America, Sharon Alley Calone

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Council OKs lower home building fees STOCKTON — The Stockton City Council passed a plan Nov. 17 to temporarily reduce some of the fees developers are charged when they build new homes in the city. Under the Stockton Economic Stimulus Plan, public facilities fees will be reduced $12,459 on permits for 1,000 new single-family homes and 500 multi-family units for three years. In addition, the current reduction of $7,535 in fees that was about to sunset at the end of this year, will be extended for a total reduction of $19,994. The plan passed 5-2 with council members Moses Zapien and Susan Lofthus opposed. The new fees are set to take effect Jan. 16. One of the key goals of the plan, which was put together by the Building Industry Association of the Greater Valley, was to create jobs in Stockton by jumpstarting the all-but-dead home construction industry in the city. BIA had argued that residential construction had resumed in other San Joaquin County cities, but Stockton’s high fees were holding it back. “This is the best proposal we have so far to put people back to work,” said Mayor Anthony Silva, who has

supported the plan since it was introduced last March. BIA’s CEO John Beckman said he was pleased the plan passed, even if it is not exactly what his group initially proposed last winter. “It’s not everything we wanted,” Beckman said in an interview after the meeting. “What we were looking for was a big boom. What we got was a small boom.” Beckman believes the plan will put people in the construction sector back to work locally, but by adding affordable housing to the mix, the overall economic impact will be less. “Those homes will be smaller,” he said, referring to affordable housing units. “You also have more spent on furniture and landscaping on marketrate homes.” In addition, Beckman said, marketrate homes provide more revenue from sales tax, higher utility fees and the city receives more from DMV fees and property taxes from owners of marketrate homes. The plan, which was originally introduced in March, has been amended multiple times. The program that was approved calls for the following: • fee reduction of $12,459 plus continuing the reduction of $7,535 for a total fee reduction of $19,994

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• fee reductions would apply to 1,000 single family homes citywide • reductions would also apply to 500 multi family units citywide • local hiring requirement • half the construction jobs will go to residents of Stockton • for disadvantaged areas in the city, there is no limit to the number of permits for which fees will be reduced • the term of the fee reduction is three years The residential requirement for construction jobs was amended from a 50-mile radius to Stockton’s city lim-

its, which was a concern for Beckman because of the construction worker shortage. “It’s more challenging than we had wanted,” Beckman said. “But it’s one concession that I think we can find a way to make work.” Lofthus opposed the plan because she was concerned reducing revenue from fees would expose the city’s general fund. Zapien voiced concern about the plan because he didn’t think it went far enough to encourage investment in Stockton’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods.

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Stan State’s Sheley to retire next summer By ELIZABETH STEVENS Business Journal editor estevens@cvbizjournal.com

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any and all things meaningful to that community. That’s been the No. 1 item on my agenda, and I’ve worked very hard to put it in place. It’s never done. You can always get better, but I believe we’ve really made great strides. And then the second thing -- and in a way it parallels -- I wanted to make sure the regent sees what a truly great university this is. Not just a campus that coincidentally is located in Stan-

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time with my wife. I’d like to spend more time with our daughter. I don’t know exactly what that will entail. There comes a time for everybody, and at 68 years of age it’s time for me to take a look at that. CVBJ: What accomplishment at Stanislaus State are you most proud of ? Sheley: We’ve accomplished a lot in terms of bringing everyone, all constituent groups, into conversations about

TURLOCK — Stanislaus State University President Joseph F. Sheley announced Nov. 13 that he will retire next July. Sheley, who was appointed interim president at Stanislaus State in June 2012 and then president in May 2013, said he would continue to advocate for investment in higher education and believes that California’s economic health depends on a well-educated workforce in the Central Valley. Sheley has set a retirement date for July 1, 2016. Business Journal editor Elizabeth Stevens talked with Sheley about his time at Stanislaus State and how he believes the university is an important part of the Valley’s economic engine. CVBJ: Why retire now? Sheley: I’ve been running hard for a lot years, and I realized not long ago that I have been on the payroll of a university for 47 consecutive years — since I was a graduate teaching assistant. I’ve had a really great career. I would like just to slow down a little bit and begin to pay attention to other elements of the world besides the academic environment. I’d like to explore a few things. I’d like to spend more

islaus County and serving a six-county region but a campus that is really making a difference in that region. And especially in terms of access to first-generation college students who will themselves hopefully make a huge difference in the region. CVBJ: You were a first-generation college student, right? Sheley: I was. I’m a baby boom kid who benefited immensely from having a CSU in my hometown, and it gave me a chance to go to college in a way that did not stress my family’s situation. I won’t say we were poor, but we weren’t exactly rolling in dough, and it really give me a chance to grow and hopefully grow into somebody. That’s what I like to look back and say, I was one of those kids who made it in the CSU. I hope I’ve done at least a little bit to pay back the CSU. CVBJ: I was going to ask if that gives you a special perspective. Sheley: It does. When I look at the students we have now, they are like me. They are, I think, in terms of who I was and what I was interested in back in the ‘60s. But they are people who have the American dream and want to pursue it and have the opportunity to do so through an institution like Stanislaus State.

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STOCKTON — If there’s one industry in the Central Valley that’s struggling to meet the demand for qualified employees, it’s trucking. The trucking industry currently faces a nationwide shortage of about 35,000 drivers, according to the American Trucking Associations. By 2023, the shortfall could be 240,000. Positions for tractor truck drivers topped the list of jobs in San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced counties in June. In the Stockton area, there were 670 positions open. In Modesto, there were 570 and in Merced there were 196. There are a number of reasons for the shortage, some regulatory, some demographic and some personal. “The kind of statistics we’re getting back from various groups are that for every five to seven jobs there are available out there, there’s

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MERCED — The Central Valley is mostly known as an agriculture center, so it comes as a surprise to some that Merced County topped the nation with the highest growth rate in manufacturing sector employment last year. Of the fastest growing U.S. manufacturing metro areas in 2014, two-thirds increased their manufacturing job base. MerTruck driver William Perry has worked at Antonini Freight Express last year. WAYNE DENNING/CVBJ ced grew the fastest however, Local businesses promote followed by Danville, Illinois one qualified driver to fill that He opened employee health. a motorcycle shop in and Flint, Michigan. know it’s high demand. I can get need,” said Greg Stanfill, re2008 but had to close within a year Merced County’s increase of a job anytime, anywhere I need cruiting manager for Turlockdue to the recession. After that 2,200 manufacturing jobs from so I won’t be worrying where based Northern Refrigerated experience, the steady work in January 2014 to January 2015 my paycheck’s coming from,” Transportation. trucking became more appealing. was 26.2 percent, far outstripsaid Perry. “I’ll always have food William Perry worked as a Page into 14 “I decided, let me go back ping second-place Danville’s driver for Pepsi from 1996-2000. truck driving again because I 14.9 percent. Please see TRUCKING Page 11 According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Merced About 46 percent of 3 and 4-year-olds BUSINESS JOURNAL PHOTO in California attended preschool in 2013, County had 8,400 manufacaccording to the advocacy group Kids Count. turing jobs in January 2014. Star Destination Strategies By January 2015, those jobs said. It will be paid from money us define what is what is auin which the company will increased to 10,600 in a total Visit Stockton receives from the thentic, ownable and distinct develop a new “brand” for the workforce of 116,000. hotel tax and district assessments. about Stockton.” city of Stockton. “It was a surprise to find The first step includes surDefining that “DNA” is one “What we are looking for is Merced County leading the veying a variety of residents, of the most important parts of what any company wants,” said nation in creating and growbusinesses and assorted officials any rebranding effort whether Wes Rhea, CEO of the Stockton ing manufacturing jobs,” said about the community’s ameniit’s a city or a company, accordConference and Visitor’s BuChris Engle, president of Headinside our region’s By ties andGoculture. ingELIZABETH to Carrie STEVENS Sass, owner of Unified School District, legislareau/Visit Stockton said. “To light Data of Austin, Texas, the Pacific started its Beyond Our historical theaters.leads Business Journal “All that editor research Sass Public Relations to a find out what is the best way to in Stock-tors’ offices and others were on Gates Reading by Third company that did the data analestevens@cvbizjournal.com DNA for the community,” said Initiahand ton. to discuss She said ways to keep that gathering reach them (visitors).” ysis. “The area’s manufacturtive to address the problem. The North Star Destination Strateinformation the most impor-children from falling behind. The project will run four ing economy is comprised of purpose of the summit was to STOCKTON --isThe gies president and CEO Don UniverTesting shows many children months and cost $80,000, Rhea convince business leaders to sup- two-thirds food manufacturing sity of the Pacific hosted a McEachern. “That will help in the region are not performsee STOCKTON IMAGE Page 20 and one-third metal products. Page 20 businessPlease port it and to show them how. education summit in ing at grade level. The Literacy When commodities are packOne proposal was support for mid-June to address what it Report Card Pacific released aged or the original commodpublic spending on preschool. believes is one of the Central last summer found that only ity, say tomatoes, is changed Scan Lenny Mendonca, chairman of to Notes.............Page Valley’s most pressing issues Publisher’svisit 34 percent of third graders 2 into something else – like tothe child advocacy group Chil-- early childhood education. in San Joaquin County were On the Web.......................Page 4 and “Like” mato paste – that’s agricultural dren Now, said every $1 invested us at Representatives from the proficient readers. Research Briefs......................Pages 40, 41 manufacturing.” in early childhood education can advocacy group Children has found that children who Legals.....................Pages 42, 43 According to Engle, Merced save $7 in the long-term through Now, First 5 San Joaquin, are not proficient in reading by County has plenty of manufacreduced costs associated with Downey Brand, Wells Fargo, third grade fall behind and are turing businesses, including San Joaquin A+, Stockton at risk of never catching up.

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Lodi leads in sustainable winemaking Wine Enthusiast magazine dubs Lodi area “Region of the Year” By SIM RISSO Business Journal writer srisso@cvbizjournal.com

LODI — In the wine industry where sustainability is increasingly important, Lodi is earning a reputation as leader. In October, Wine Enthusiast magazine named Lodi as its 2015 Wine Region of the Year. The magazine highlighted Lodi’s commitment to sustainability. “Lodi further set itself apart from other regions with the establishment of the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing in 2005,” the magazine said. “These encourage sustainable farming, a lighter hand with pest management and better air quality and water management, among other benefits.” “We’re obviously very excited that Wine Enthusiast recognized Lodi as their wine region of the year,” said Lodi Winegrape Commission program manager Stuart Spencer. “The recognition of the tremendous quality of the wines coming from the area is going to help catapult the region and bring more wine tourists and interest to the wines and trickle back to all the growers and businesses that are sup-

porting our industry here in Lodi.” Trinchero Family Estates is one of the Lodi area wineries that’s getting attention for its sustainable winemaking. The California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance awarded Trinchero Family Estates with the Green Medal Business Award, which is “given to the vineyard or winery that best demonstrates Smart Business through efficiencies, cost savings and innovation from implementing sustainable practices.” “The Business Award was just one of four included in the Green Medal Winegrowing Leadership Awards, and we are humbled to be recognized,” said Olivia Moser, public relations assistant with Trinchero Family Estates. “Sustainability is something we have been focused on since the beginning.” Trinchero Family Estates has been a part of the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing program since its inception. When the program started, there were five growers and 1,200 acres of vineyards participating. That number has since increased to more than 100 growers and 25,000 acres of grapes. The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing is a third-party credited

and certified program that verifies participants are following 101 different farming guidelines. According to Spencer, an auditor conducts inspections on a regular basis to ensure all farming practices are being followed. Trinchero Family Estates bottles its wine with plant-based capsules made from a carbon-neutral biopolymer in 2013. Additionally, it’s converted its 187-milliliter glass bottles to PET, which is a readily recyclable type of plastic. That change saves 32,727 metric tons of carbon equivalents per year. The winery has also cut its water usage. Seventy percent of its processed water is reused to irrigate the crops. At its largest processing plant in Lodi, the winery uses only 1.5 gallons of water to produce a gallon of wine, compared to the average winery which uses five to six gallons of water to produce a gallon of wine. “The future of the wine industry rests in the conservation of California’s natural resources,” said Trinchero Family Estates Principal and Senior Vice President of Operations Bob Torres. “Through responsible practices we will be able to make the industry even healthier for the next generations.” Sustainable practices have also helped the winery cut costs. For example, less packaging is needed when shipping the wine, and the company ensures suppliers return pallets and

boxes so they can be reused. Additionally, its new westside facility in Lodi has enough solar panels installed to produce a megawatt of energy, and the central location of its Lodi facility will enable the company to reduce 120,000 truck miles per year, which will save fuel costs while reducing emissions. “Conserving the earth’s resources also boosts profitability,” said Keith Mann, Trinchero Family Estates’ vice president of Central Valley Operations. “I am proud to work for a company that excels at it.” Sustainability also mirrors demand from the marketplace. Customers — particularly millennials — are increasingly interested in where their food and beverages come from. Trinchero Family Estates markets its product to that market segment, believing if something has a great cause or is working toward a goal, it is easier to believe in that product. According to Stuart, customers ask about the Lodi Rules program continually. He said there’s more retailers are marketing products that are green and categorizing them as such. “Where we’ve had the most success in the program is at the trade level in restaurateurs, sommeliers and retailers who are more keen to what their customers are looking for, so they’re starting to create categories of wines within their menus as well as within their stores to highlight these practices,” said Stuart.

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Delta tunnels project prompts deluge of opposition comments By KENT HOHLFELD Business Journal writer khohlfeld@cvbizjournal.com

STOCKTON — Water has become the one of most important issues facing California. One of the most controversial ways to deal with that issue is the proposed tunnel project that would divert water from the Sacramento River before it reaches the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and ship it to southern parts of the state. The contentiousness of the project was on full display during the public comment period for the project. That period came to an end on Friday, Oct. 30, with more than 30,000 comments against the proposal. Roughly 10,000 were registered in favor of or neutral to the project. “They look to marginalize us,” said Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla, executive director of Restore the Delta, a group that opposes the project. “Our position is that we have to get back to a sustainable yield (of water from the Delta). This project doesn’t do that.

The Delta is already in decline. This would make it worse.” Restore the Delta is one of numerous coalitions throughout the Central Valley and Northern California that have fought the tunnel project on multiple fronts. Gov. Jerry Brown claims that those opposing the project simply don’t understand or appreciate the benefits that the project will bring. BUSINESS JOURNAL PHOTO “The Delta pipeline is essential More than 30,000 comments against the Delta Tunnels plan were submitted by the end of October. to completing the California Water Project and protecting fish and water that stabilizes water supplies for Proponents of the project claim that quality,” said Brown after the comment California and restores the estuary’s it is crucial to securing and stabilizing period ended. “Without this fix, San ecosystem would be a wise investment water availability in the state. They also Joaquin farms, Silicon Valley and other claim the economic benefit is sizable. for California,” Jeffrey Kightlinger, vital centers of the California economy The latest study done in conjunction general manager of the Metropolitan will suffer devastating losses in their Water District of Southern California, with the state was in 2013. That study, water supply. Claims to the contrary said in a statement about the study. by the state and the Brattle Group, are false, shameful and do a profound That agency, which imports much of was headed by UC Berkeley resource disservice to California’s future.” its water supply from the Delta, would economics professor David Sunding. It Agricultural interests and enviclaimed the project would generate more pick up a significant portion of the ronmentalists are concerned the $15 tunnels’ costs and in turn get much of than $83.5 billion in statewide business billion project will result in less water the water provided by the tunnels. activity during its 50-year life span. for their uses and increase reverse Opponents have conducted their Those benefits come from averting flows into the Delta from the San own analysis. Michael, further water deliveryEuropean cuts and creatAuto Ad_Layout 1 3/24/11Jeffrey 7:13 AM Page direc2 European Auto Ad_Layout Ad_Layout 1 3/24/11 3/24/11 7:13 7:13 AM AM Page Page 2 2 Francisco Bay. Such reverse flows ining construction and maintenance jobs. European Auto 1 European 7:13AM AMPage Page2 2 EuropeanAuto AutoAd_Layout Ad_Layout 11 3/24/11 3/24/11 7:13 European Ad_Layout 1 3/24/11 7:13 AM Page 2 crease the salinity of the water. “ItAuto is clear that a Delta solution Please see DELTA Page 13 European Auto Ad_Layout 1 3/24/11 7:13 AM Page 2

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for state and local governments, supported 8,290 jobs, spent $21 million on capital improvements and paid $5 million in property taxes,” Tierney said. The economic impact of all ski resorts in California was $2.1 billion. “This economic boost is extremely important,” Tierney added. “The study projected that even a small increase in the number of visitors – 2 percent to 5 percent – could mean an additional $10 million or more to the region.” In addition to Dodge Ridge and Alpine Meadows Resort, Northstar California, Tahoe Donner, Kirkwood Mountain, Heavenly Mountain, Squaw Valley, Mt. Rose, Boreal Mountain Resort and Sugar Bowl opened before Thanksgiving. “We have everything open from beginner to the expert terrain,” said Kirkwood spokesman Kevin Cooper. “We have the only expert terrain accessible in the Tahoe Region.” Enthusiasm is growing for what appears to be a long and profitable ski and snowboard season throughout the Tahoe and Sierra region. “Even though we’ve received a bunch of snow, we’re going to be patient and make sure that we have a quality product that’s safe for our guests and employees,” said Sierra–atTahoe spokeswoman Thea Hardy. Please see SKI RESORTS Page 17

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CVBJ: What work do you think needs to continue at Stan State? Sheley: I think that where we need to be right now is not slowing up for a moment on our efforts to be joined at the hip with the rest of the overall Stanislaus region in economic development. We’ve got a huge challenge in this region in order to attract the business investment here so that our own kids who receive their degrees don’t get in a car and drive somewhere else. We want to build this community financially and family-wise. The No. 1 thing, in my opinion, that we have to stay focused on is the meaningful contribution to this region’s economic development that we can make. CVBJ: How can the business community continue to support Stan State?

Sheley: I think that they need to make sure that our legislators are appreciated for the bi-partisan efforts that they are making on behalf of higher education. They need to hear the message from all elements of the region that we see this as important, and we’re really grateful for the bipartisan support. With higher education, it doesn’t matter what your political background is, this is something that is critical to the entire region. In fact, if you really want to push it, the entire Central Valley could be, without too much trouble, the next giant economic engine of the state of California. Everything’s been on the coast. We’re sitting here with the capacity to do more and the return on investment, certainly in the nearterm, would be huge.

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Turbo, which is his favorite, is an allwheel drive car. Martinez likes it for its handling. “The Ferrari F430 has a V8 engine, compared to the Lamborghini (which) has a V10,” said Martinez. “The Lamborghini is an all-wheel drive car, compared to the Ferrari, which is only a rear-wheel drive. When you’re driving the car, even though they both handle great, you can tell that it’s completely different performance altogether.” Derek Mims of Pleasant Hill received a ticket for LTF Adventures from his wife. What surprised him most about the experience was how quickly he adapted to driving the cars. “The first lap everyone is kind of tentative, but then just one or two laps in you’re like ‘Oh yeah, I can do this,’” said Mims. “It’s kind of fun. The cars perform really well, so it makes it easy.” Patrick Schlear of Walnut Creek also got a ticket from his wife as a gift. He got to drive the Porsche 911 Turbo. Schlear enjoyed the experience, but the adrenaline rush of it didn’t hit him immediately. “I think it’s more afterward,” said Schlear. “It’s the satisfaction of ‘Wow, I just actually did that. That’s not something everybody does.’” Anybody over the age of 18 with a valid driver’s license and proof of

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insurance is eligible to drive at LTF Adventures. Children under the age of 8 can ride along as a passenger. Martinez thinks it’s that accessibility, along with the affordability, that’s made LTF Adventures a success in Stockton. He said he gets people from all demographics who are interested in the product. “It really varies a lot because it’s a product everyone enjoys,” said Martinez. “Most people love cars. Most people are attracted to this type of race car. In reality, we get anywhere from 18-year-old kids, and we’ve had all different types of ages.” It was the appeal of the cars that made Martinez and his business partners come up with the idea. They figured customers would be interested in driving these high-end vehicles if they could make the price reasonable. “Basically once a year I go to the Concours D’Elegance down in Pebble Beach,” said Martinez. “They have different events where you can drive Ferraris and Lamborghinis and take them out for a spin. But those events are not open to the public. So the idea came basically to open a company where anyone can just make a reservation and come and drive one of these cars without spending a fortune.” LTF Adventures first started in

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Malibu before Martinez opened a location in Stockton last January. In its first year of operation at the Stockton location, it’s been open one weekend a month. Because of its success in town, starting next January, it’s going to increase to two weekends per month. In addition to offering the six laps on the autocross track, LTF Adventures also has a Supercar Driving Adventure, holds corporate events and offers car rentals. The Supercar Driving Adventure is a guided tour either through Napa Valley or Bodega Bay where the

customer is following a Ferrari 360 Modena. The first 30 minutes are spent with instructions on how to operate the vehicles. After that, customers follow the Ferrari and get to drive the Lamborghini Gallardo, Ferrari F430 and Porsche 911 Turbo, spending 30 minutes in each one. The Supercar Driving Adventure costs $849. While reservations aren’t required to drive on the autocross track, they’re encouraged. For more information on how to reserve a car, check out LTF Adventure’s website at www. LTFAdventures.com.

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Stockton assesses good, bad in re-branding By ELIZABETH STEVENS Business Journal editor estevens@cvbizjournal.com

STOCKTON — Community leaders in Stockton were given a look at the research gathered in the city’s effort to re-brand itself — the good and the bad. The study, conducted by North Star Destination Strategies, surveyed stakeholders in Stockton as well as people Wes Rhea outside the community to learn their impressions of the city. The goal was to get an authentic picture of Stockton. “This is not about what we can be. This is about who we are,” said Visit Stockton CEO Wes Rhea. North Star’s Vice President of Strategic Planning, Ed Barlow, explained the research was designed to be the foundation of the marketing strategy. “There’s something special about every place, and so that’s what we’re trying to uncover,” Barlow said. Among the positives participants mentioned were Stockton’s diversity, affordable cost of living, rich history,

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its waterfront and proximity to the Delta, and the Port. One thing was clear, however. Nobody is harder on Stockton than the people who live here. For example, residents were asked to rate Stockton on a range of attributes. They gave the city poor marks as a good place to raise a family or a fun place to visit. When asked to name challenges,

residents named crime and gangs, a negative perception among outsiders, homeless population, poverty, the lack of a vibrant downtown, political dysfunction, an inferiority complex, lack of vision, weak schools, blight and a lack of business friendliness. Some quotes from the survey included: “Stockton has had the perfect storm: bankruptcy, real estate crisis and crime. This is our identity now.”

“I can’t sell Stockton. Please put out some good news every day.” “People here have an inferiority complex. We are apologetic.” “You get a thick skin in this business after a while,” said Rhea. “None of the research shocked me, or surprised me or hurt my feelings. To me, it’s all exciting.” One area some local leaders found surprising was how much more positively Stockton is viewed among people in San Jose than in Sacramento. When asked if they thought Stockton was improving, declining or staying the same, about 41 percent of people in San Jose said Stockton was improving, compared to just 14 percent of people in Sacramento. People in San Jose were also more Please see REBRAND Page 13

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tor of the Center for Business and Policy Research at the University of the Pacific found that the project would cost $2.50 for every $1 in benefits. The key difference between the studies was that Brattle Group study projects far more water would be made available by the tunnels than Michael’s study does. Michael said that key differences in the Environmental Impact Report make the 2013 study unreliable. The 2013 study has yet to be updated or revised. “The revised proposal described in the 2015 EIR makes the economics even worse,” said Michael. “The water yields are even lower than the original EIR that I used. And the 50-year regulatory assurance provision that the Brattle consultants used to justify their higher water yield assumption was eliminated from the revised project.” He said that other agencies are coming to similar conclusions. “It’s not just me,” he said. “I was just first. Key water contractors, such as the Kern County Water Agency, recently declared the current project economically infeasible and are demanding higher water supplies and more assurances.” With the public comment period now closed, both sides of the debate are geared up for a long fight. For its part. the state will spend the coming months formulating responses to the wide range of concerns raised in those letters and comments. While the state has declined to post the public comments, it has said they would be included in the final report on the project. Even before the final state report is finished, the state has begun the process with various federal agencies to add a “point of diversion” in the Sacramento River. Such federal OKs would be needed to proceed with the project. Opponents have been busy as well. Wealthy Stockton farmer and businessman Dean Cortopassi is pushing a “No Blank Checks” initiative, pumping in more than $4 million to support it. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, it appears the measure has enough valid signatures

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The initiative would require a public vote on any revenue bonds for public works totaling more than $2 billion. So far the state has avoided a public vote by using fees paid by water users to fund the project. If it is approved, Cortopassi’s initiative could derail those plans and force a public vote. History would indicate that the project could struggle if it had to go before the public as a similar peripheral canal project was voted down in 1982. The initiative’s prospects are uncertain, however, as it would also potentially affect more popular projects such as roads, rail and assorted construction not associated with the tunnels. “This measure worsens an already grave situation, and threatens our economy and job-creation,” Robbie Hunter, president of the California State Building and Construction Trades Council, said in a statement, adding that opponents will “mount an aggressive campaign to defeat this misleading initiative.” There are also lawsuits to contend with. A coalition of environmental groups is suing the EPA, saying they aren’t doing enough to protect water quality in the Delta as required by the Clean Water act. Opponents are also demanding that the water pumps in Tracy, which would be used 52 percent of the time even with the new tunnels, be upgraded before a tunnel project is considered. Groups like Restore the Delta would also like to see the state focus on local water and new stormwater capture projects. “Climate change models show us we will have less and less water,” said Barrigan-Parrilla. “We need to capture the water we get. There are 300-400 miles of Delta levees that could be upgraded. This is where we need to focus.” The overall concern is how to use the Delta resource in the best way possible. “We are concerned as this proposal cannot meet the clean water act or Endangered Species Act standards,” said Barrigan-Parrilla. “It doesn’t provide for water quality for fisheries. Our concerns are really about protecting the Delta.”

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likely than those in Sacramento to recognize Stockton as a place that is affordable, diverse and beautiful. The research also found that people in the Bay Area are more likely to visit Stockton to see family or friends. “So, there’s been a natural kind of migration back and forth, I think,” said Rhea.”I also think in the Bay Area there are similar challenges to what we have and they don’t seem to put their nose up to it like Sacramento might.” Using the research, North Star came up with a message that will serve as Stockton’s brand platform: For those seeking more ease to life

and leisure, location-rich Stockton — home to California’s largest inland seaport, oldest university, largest urban core with room to grow, and some of its richest agricultural and dairy ground — is a canopy of creativity and ingenuity instilled by centuries of diverse, hopeful, resilient and quirky characters making every breezy day on the California Delta more interesting, unexpected and full of possibility. Barlow said the next steps involve getting the brand platform approved, designing a logo and language to support the message and deciding how to roll it out to the community.

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How entrepreneurs win over investors By KENT HOHLFELD Business Journal writer

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MODESTO — The biggest challenge when starting a business or getting a new product to market is often finding the money needed to make a new venture successful. That can be an especially big hurdle for Central Valley entrepreneurs. “Our local investors tend to be a lot more conservative,” said Stanislaus Alliance Small Business Development Center Director Kurtis Clark Kurtis Clark. “Our local angels look to invest in something that has a revenue structure versus a new idea.” He said that can hinder the developments of start-ups and innovative new products in the Central Valley. Angels are groups of investors dedicated to investing in and getting those new products and services to market.

“There are not a lot of systems in the Valley for funding new ideas,” he said. “There are a couple of angel groups, but they are more focused on businesses that already have revenue. New ideas have a tough time getting funding.” There are two competitions in the area aimed at helping new products get off the ground. The San Joaquin Entrepreneur Challenge is held in March and April in Stockton. The Stanislaus Innovation Challenge is held throughout Stanislaus County in the fall. The goal of both competitions is to help new innovators and entrepreneurs get their ideas off the ground. The San Joaquin competition is held in two rounds with judges advancing the best ideas to the second round. The winner gets $20,000 in cash and professional services. “When I divulged the idea to the audience, it really built a lot of confidence,” said Frankie Arburua, owner/ operator of LAPIN AHPEN and the 2015 winner of the San Joaquin County contest. “It is something that I can hang my hat on.” Each contestant has a short time to give judges an overview of their idea

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or product. Arburua’s business idea was raising free-range rabbit meat and earned the top honor. “The contest really gave me confidence in business,” said Arburua, who graduated from the University of the Pacific with a business degree. “It’s a learning process.” The Stanislaus Innovation Challenge consists of six competitions held in cities throughout the county from August through November. The winners of the those competitions are then invited to present their ideas during the final round Dec. 10

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prizes. First place receives $5,000, second place takes $2,500 and third place wins $1,500. The top two finishers also get $1,500 in professional services. One area competitors and new business people in general often struggle with is separating their passion for their idea from the cold reality of the idea’s commercial viability. “A lot of innovators are very emotionally invested in their concept,” said Clark. “I don’t think they quite realize they have to really understand the numbers and see if there is a profit there.” He said that setting up a business plan structure and being able to define and prove there is a market for the idea is crucial to getting funding. Polling small groups and finding people in similar markets can help prove a product’s viability. Entrepreneurs also need to have

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“After a long summer of preparations, we’re more ready than we’ve ever been to kick off the winter season,” said Matt Peterson, vice president for Boreal Mountain Resort, the first Boreal Mountain Resort this year. As the snow and winter go, so too, go Valley businesses that focus on winter sports. “Four consecutive bad winters created a challenging economic environment for us,” said Dennis Sondeno, owner of Sunsports in Turlock. “We’re the only real specialty shop between Sacramento and Fresno. All indications are that this will be a good winter, and best of all it’s starting early.” Sunsports stocks skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, apparel for skiing and snowboarding, and much more to meet the needs of the snow sports crowd. Esther Andrade, sales manager of Stockton’s REI store, said sales of winter sports products are up over last year at her store. REI offers ski and snowboard maintenance, backpacks with water bladders, clothing and accessories for avid boarders or skiers. “Sales-wise, we sell winter items throughout the season,” Andrade said. “We conduct snowshoe clinics because snowshoeing’s big. People who enjoy backpacking can continue doing it on snowshoes.” “A good winter is a huge boost to our winter business,” said TJ, a team leader at Sports Authority in Modesto. “We have a tech shop for boards and skis. We sell many different types of equipment, and apparel has been a big part of our sales this year.” TJ said it seems skiers, boarders and others have an intuition about the upcoming winter season. “Everything’s selling well with the anticipation of a good snow season, which is perhaps our biggest single season for sales,” he said.

firm ideas on exactly how much money they need and how and when investors will see a return on their investments. Protecting ideas through patents is also crucial for people hoping to profit from a new product. Even when all the early leg work is done, it’s still a challenge to find money. “Sometimes it’s easier to get money where the angel groups use funds instead of a network structure,” said Mysty Rusk, associate regional

director of the UC Merced Small Business Development Council Regional Network. “There is more pressure to move that money than there is if you are in a networking structure.” The fund model is often found in larger metro areas. Groups in the Central Valley tend to lean more toward a network structure, which often doesn’t have set amounts of money to work with. “The networks tend to have more flexibility,” she said. “But the groups

that have set funds tend to want to put that money to work and earn more than having the money sit in an account.” Even if entrepreneurs do everything right and get the needed funding, it doesn’t guarantee success. Arburua’s rabbit meat business has struggled to get off the ground. “I started in the worst time of the year,” he said. “Right now, it’s going direct to consumers, but In the future we hope to land accounts with restaurants and supermarkets.”

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MODESTO — With quite few ruffled feathers and a lot of gobbling, 12 Foster Farms Nicholas White tom turkeys strutted their stuff and competed in front of Eisenhut Elementary School fifth graders in hopes of being selected the 2015 National Turkey of the United States. The turkey went on to receive a pardon from the President Obama during a White House Rose Garden ceremony the day before Thanksgiving. It’s the second time Foster Farms was chosen to raise the National Turkey. The poultry producer also raised the national bird named Apple who was pardoned by President Obama in 2010. Jihad Douglas, the serving chairman of the National Turkey Federation, decided who would raise the nation’s top bird, and he favored a turkey producer from his home state. “I live in California near Los Angeles. The company I manage used to be in Sonoma, California so I asked Foster Farms to do me the favor, and of course we had the honor to grow the turkey together,” said Douglas, who is also president of Aviagen Turkeys. Suited up in biosecurity gear, the youngsters learned about turkey production, the tradition behind the selection and pardoning of the national bird. They also visited with baby turkey chicks, or poults, before being called upon to help choose this year’s top turkey. Chanting “turkey, turkey!” at their favorites and shouting out “no!” to others, the children narrowed the group down to two handsome contestants. The duo was moved to a special cart dubbed the Turkeymobile guarded by two “secret servicemen.” Foster Farm grower Joe Hedden, Presidential Turkey handler and Foster Farms growout manager, then made the

final selection. He chose the bird that best demonstrated pride and manners. “His gait — that’s the way he walks — his posture, his personality, plumage. He’s got nice feathers and his wings, the feathers are all nice and straight. He’s never loud and boisterous when interacting with the public. He’s a very good bird,” said Hedden about Tom One. “No. 2 is very good, it was a close race.” Tom Two will step into the role of National Turkey should Tom One, for any reason, be unable to fulfill his responsibilities. Both birds will travel to Washington aboard “Turkey One,” a United Airlines commercial flight that will display the seal of the National Turkey of the United States. The White House will select official names for both birds from ideas submitted by California School children. Foster Farms produces between nine and 10 million turkeys in California annually. For the presidential selection, the grower started out with 50 birds produced at the company’s Wellsford Avenue Presidential Turkey Ranch in Modesto before narrowing to a smaller field of contestants. “We raise these turkeys the way we raise any commercial turkey except … when they’re in the Rose Garden you’ve got to remember there are 100 people and 50 members of the media. We have to get them used to crowds, being around people and noise,” said Ira Brill, Foster Farms’ “Unofficial” Presidential Turkey historian. To accomplish this, the turkeys are exposed to music. According to Brill, the 2010 presidential contestants favored “Fly like an Eagle,” by the Steve Miller Band. This year’s competitors responded to country music, specifically “Act Naturally” by Buck Owens. Although tradition is that only Tom One receives official presidential pardoning, in fact all contestants remained off the Thanksgiving table.

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For this potato, life couldn’t be sweeter By BOB BALGEMANN Business Journal writer bbalgemann@cvbizjournal.com

MERCED — A typical Thanksgiving meal includes turkey, mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes, while being topped off with a hefty slice of pumpkin pie. There’s a good chance that most, if not all, of those ingredients for a holiday feast are produced right here in the Central Valley. Turkeys? You bet. Potatoes? Yup. Pumpkins? Most certainly. And sweet potatoes? Well, they’re a mighty presence locally. Ninety-five percent of the state’s sweet potatoes are grown in Merced and Stanislaus counties. And, overall, California is second only to North Carolina among the nation’s leaders in growing that Thanksgiving staple. Louisiana is No. 3. But sweet potatoes are not just for the holidays anymore. Evidence of that can be found locally where both the acreage devoted to that crop and the gross production value are steadily rising as farmers work to meet the increased demand. In Merced County last year 264,383 tons of sweet potatoes grown with a value of $217 million — nearly a 10 percent increase over the year before. The sweet potato crop ranks fifth among the county’s 12 top commodities.

And in Stanislaus County acreage has increased slightly in the past five years, going from 1,143 acres in 2013 to 1,267 in 2014. The value of the crop jumped during that one-year period from $8.13 million to $15.3 million. That was due primarily to technological advances in raising sweet potatoes. “Many technologies have improved yields and efficiencies,” grower Matthew Alvernaz said. “For example, current drip irrigation technology not only boosts yield, it uses 50 percent less water than what was used 20-40 years ago.” Alvernaz manages his family’s farming operations with his father, Ben, and his uncle, Jim. Their family farm near Livingston was founded by his grandfather, who was known in the industry as “Sweet Potato Joe” Alvernaz. Merced County Agriculture Commissioner David Robinson said the production process is enhanced by nutrients reaching crops through the irrigation system. “Merced is the sweet potato center for California,” he said. “It’s a niche crop here.” Merced County’s geography is partially responsible, what with the combination of soil and climate which create “the highest quality sweet potatoes available,” Alvernaz said. According to Robinson, 15 tons of sweet potatoes can now be produced

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Workers on the Alvernaz farm harvest sweet potatoes. Last year 264,383 tons of sweet potatoes were grown in Merced County.

per acre. Demand is up, too. The uptick in popularity of the sweet potatoes may be attributed to another combination: taste and nutritional value. Sarah Alvernaz, Matthew’s wife and general manager of the California Sweet Potato Growers’ packing shed in Livingston, said the emergence of sweet potato fries in North Carolina

eight to 10 years ago sparked nationwide interest in the root crop. “That took the sweet potato from candied, Thanksgiving to the savory way,” she said. Per capita consumption of the crop increased 80 percent between 2000 and 2014, according to the United States DePlease see SWEET POTATOES Page 21

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McCaulou’s offers variety in Lincoln Center By ELIZABETH STEVENS Business Journal editor estevens@cvbizjournal.com

STOCKTON — Shoppers were ready and waiting when McCaulou’s department store opened its doors for the first time at Lincoln Center Nov. 12. The chain’s founder, David McCaulou, was on hand to greet them and was pleased with the response. “We’re impressed,” McCaulou said, looking around the store. “We’ve never advertised it or anything. We just opened the doors this morning. This is not a grand opening, but it’s certainly a grand response.” McCaulou’s now occupies the space that had been vacant since Campbell’s department store closed in the summer of 2012. McCaulou’s has filled the 24,000-square-foot space with a wide variety of brand-name clothing, accessories, toys, items for the home and shoes. The family-owned chain has been in business for more than 40 years and has nine stores in the Bay Area, including its flagship store in Lafayette. The McCaulou brand is known for offering value and the kind of customer service that has fallen by the wayside at some big department stores. For example, on purchases of $15 or more, gift wrap is free. “We have convenient service and price, and we’re very good at zero-

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David McCaulou founded the department store chain 40 years ago and was on hand to greet shoppers when the Stockton store opened in November.

ing in on our potential consumer,” McCaulou said. “We find out what they’re after and we cater to it.” McCaulou said Lincoln Center approached his company about opening a store in the shopping center, and managers thought the mix of tenants made it a good fit. “We’re really impressed with the center,” McCaulou’s granddaughter, Christine, who is a buyer in the shoe

department. “This is really a community-oriented center. They have so much spirit, and we’re really looking forward to having the holidays here. We’re so glad we’re open for the holidays.” Shoppers also appeared to be pleased they have another retail option in Stockton. “Our first impression walking in was that things were certainly displayed very nicely,” said shopper Linda Deis. “Just

cruising through the store, they have a lot merchandise. They have a lot to offer.” “I love the one in Walnut Creek, so I knew this one would be good,” said Trish Garrigan, who was shopping with Deis. Both women mentioned affordability and merchandise selection as things that stood out during their first visit to the Stockton store. Providing a variety of merchandise is an aspect of the business McCaulou’s buyers work hard to achieve. “We’re not a Target. We’re not a Nordstrom,” said Christine McCaulou. “We like to fall somewhere in between and meet everyone’s needs, so we have prices that range from a $14.99 rainboot for a little boy to a $200 nice leather boot from Born.” McCaulou said buyers are frequently in each of the 10 stores, so they know what customers at each location are looking for. She said items in the Auburn store, for example, may differ from what shoppers can find at the Danville store, or the store in Stockton. “We’re really adaptable,” Christine McCaulou said. “We’re willing to change and see what people are looking for. We’re always asking for feedback from our customers and our associates to see what people are looking for.” McCaulou’s is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

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PG&E plans major transmission line expansion LODI — PG&E is preparing for its biggest expansion in the northern San Joaquin Valley in years. The utility plans to build new 230volt transmission lines that would connect connect PG&E’s existing Lockeford Substation, east of Lodi, and Eight Mile Substation, just north of Stockton, to the Lodi Electric Utility’s Industrial Substation in Lodi, as well as upgrades to those substations.

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The expansion would affect 50,000 households and businesses in parts of Stockton, Lodi, Lockeford, Victor, Acampo and Thornton. PG&E said the lines are necessary because of urban and agricultural growth projections in the area. They would also provide redundancy, which would mean fewer and shorter power outages. Three years ago the California Independent System Operator, which

manages California’s electrical grid, identified the need for new transmission in San Joaquin County. The expansion could also lead to lower electricity rates for Lodi Electric Utility customers. The utility company will host a series of open houses in early December to inform residents about its plans and to listen to suggestions about possible routes for the lines. Construction will require

purchasing easements from landowners. The first meeting is at Tokay High School’s cafeteria, 1111 W. Century Blvd. in Lodi from 4 to 7 p.m., Dec. 2. The second is at the Elkhorn School Multipurpose Room, 10505 David Rd. in Stockton from 4 to 7 p.m., Dec. 3. Residents can read more about the plan and look at a map on PG&E’s website at www.pge.com/northernsanjoaquinpc.

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partment of Agriculture. With that has come a heightened awareness of the nutritional value of sweet potatoes. According to the USDA, sweet potatoes are low in sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, while being a good source of daily fiber, Vitamin B6 and potassium. They are high in vitamins A and C, along with manganese. “As our guests have become more aware of the nutritional value of sweet potatoes and have asked us to serve them more often, we’re happy to now offer sweet potatoes every evening at all of our Southern California restaurants because of our relationship with the Alvernaz family,” said John Morberg, CEO of the Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. in San Diego. Garden Fresh is the parent company of Sweet Tomatoes and Souplantation restaurants. Restaurant menus now have breakfast dishes featuring sweet potatoes as the new hash browns. Sweet potato fries also are an item locally, including Whirlow’s restaurant on Pacific Avenue in Stockton, and as far away as in Georgia, one of 15 states with Sweet Tomatoes and Souplantation restaurants.(Locally, the closest Sweet Tomatoes are in Fremont and Hayward. Souplantation restaurants are in Southern California). Californias’s sweet potato center in Merced, according to Robinson. The crop is grown here, processed here and shipped from here. The California Sweet Potato Growers’ co-op dates back to 1963, when it was formed by Joe Alvernaz and three other growers. “We store the sweet potatoes in wooden bins between 50-60 degrees, with 80 percent humidity to keep them garden fresh,” Sarah Alvernez explained. “Once we receive an order from a customer, we begin the packing process to keep supply the freshest possible.” She added the increased popularity of sweet potatoes means “demand is continuous,” and sales are year-round. Last year 300,000, 40-count cartons were shipped, with exports primarily going to Canada. Harvesting is just now wrapping up. The cycle will begin again next spring, when a new crop is planted during the months of April, May and June. Harvesting begins in August, to satisfy the early demand, Sarah Alvernaz said. Then it will pick up steam in the fall.

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RESTAURANTS & CATERERS In San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced Counties. Ranked by Number of Employees. Ties are Listed in Alphabetical Order. Rank

Restaurant name Address

Angelina’s Spaghetti House 1563 E. Fremont Stockton, CA 95205

Papapavlo’s Bistro & Bar 501 N. Lincoln Center Stockton, CA 95207

Brookside Country Club 3603 St. Andrews Drive Stockton, CA 95219 Greens Table 501 Bangs Avenue Modesto, CA 95356 Greens on Tenth, Greens Events 953 Tenth Street Modesto, CA 95354

Galletto Ristorante 1101 J Street Modesto, CA 95354

Waterloo CA Restaurant 10447 E. Waterloo Road Stockton, CA 95215

Midgleys Public House 296 Lincoln Center Stockton, CA 95207

Whirlow’s Tossed & Grilled 1926 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95207

Turlock Golf & Country Club 1532 N Folf Link Road Turlock, CA 95380

Towne House Restaurant at Wine & Roses 2505 W. Turner Road Lodi, CA 95242

Jacobs, The Art of Fine Dining 2501 McHenry Avenue Modesto, CA 95350

Mezzo Restaurant 3499 Brookside Road, Ste. A Stockton, CA 95219

Bud’s Seafood & Grille 314 Lincoln Center Stockton, CA 95207

Dewz Restaurant 1505 J. Street Modesto, CA 95354

Redwood Cafe at Vintage Gardens 4342 Dale Road Modesto, CA 95356

Surla’s Restaurant 431 12th Street Modesto, CA 95354

Toscana’s Ristorante 1801 Colorado Avenue, Ste. 190 Turlock, CA 95380

Woodbridge Crossing 18939 N Lower Sacramento Road Woodbridge, CA 95258

Rosewood Bar & Grill 28 S. School Street Lodi, CA 95240

De Vega Brothers 5757 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95207

Whiskey Barrel Tavern 151 W Alder Street Stockton, CA 95204

Woodbridge Inn Steakhouse 18878 N. Lower Sacramento Road Woodbridge, CA 95258

Tresetti’s World Caffe 927 11th Street Modesto, CA 95354

Wine Wizards Restaurant & Wine Bar 2222 Grand Canal Boulevard Stockton, CA 95207

Owner

Total Catering Phone Number of Employees Offered Web address

Banquet Capacity Total Capacity

Cuisine Hours of Operation

Steve Coppello (209) 948-6609 angelinas.com

Yes

Andy & Jennifer Pappas (209) 477-6133 papapavlos.com

Yes

Alecia Escajeda, GM (209) 444-4719 brooksidegolf.net

Yes Limited

Ann Endsley (209) 602-9099 greensmarket.net

Yes

Tom and Karyn Gallo (209) 523-4500 galletto.biz

Yes

Bette and J.T. Thomas (209) 931-4019 thewaterloo.com

Yes

Michael Midgley (209) 474-7700 midgleyspublichouse.com

Yes

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Modern Chophouse, Steaks and seafood, custom catering Brickwalk patio seating Mon. - Fri. 11 am - 10 pm, Sat. - Sun. 9 am - 10 pm

Michael Whirlow (209) 466-2823 whirlows.com

Yes

Fresh salads, grilled chicken, tri-trip, beer and wine, take out Lunch: Mon. - Sat. 11 am - 8 pm, Sun. 12 pm - 3 pm

Michael Blevins, GM (209) 634-5471 turlockcountryclub.com

Yes Required

300 inside

Russ and Kathryn Munson (209) 334-6988 loditownehouse.com

Yes

Noel Sanchez (209) 529-2829 jacobsfinedining.com

Yes

Tutto Bene Foods, LLC (209) 473-7300 mexxostockton.com

Yes

Robert Campana (209) 545-9248 redwood-cafe.com

Yes

John Surla (209) 550-5555 surlasrestaurant.com

Yes indoors & outdoors

Stanley Dimond (209) 216-3655 toscanas.net

Yes

Rafael & Alberto Vega (209) 323-4339 devegabrothers.com

Yes

Jerry Wolfe (209) 938-9192 whiskeybarrelsaloon.com

Yes

Andy & Tammy Delemos and Chuck & Debbie Stevens (209) 368-2346 woodbridgeinnsteakhouse.com

Yes

Mr. Mrs. Maisetti, Paul Treymayne (209) 572-2990 tresetti.com

Yes

Larry & Mariko Johansen (209) 957-7711 none

Yes

Bud Millsaps (209) 956-0270 budsseafood.com Judy and Scott Aspesi (209) 549-1101 dothedewz.com

Steven Ding (209) 366-1800 woodbridgecrossing.net Scott McLeod, GM (209) 369-0470 rosewoodbarandgrill.com

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500 outside 20 80 3 rooms 300 100 45 40 40 130 450 550 2 rooms 200 30 100 2 rooms 55/200 30 100 100 140 60-100 100 50 100 50 104 40

Italian/American Tues. - Thurs. 11 am - 8:30 pm, Fri. 11 am - 9:30 pm Sat. 4 pm - 9 :30 pm & Sun. 12 pm - 8 pm American and Continental Sun.- Thurs. 11 am -9 pm; Fri.- Sat. 11 am - 10 pm New American Open 6 days a week Seasonal, local, mostly organic Mon. - Fri. 6 am - 6 pm, Sat.- Sun. 8 am - 5 pm Mon. - Fri. 6:30 am - 3:30 pm Dinner served Thurs. - Sat. 4 pm - 9 pm Rustic Italian Mon.- Fri. 11:30 am - 10 pm, Sat. 5 pm - 10:30 pm & Sun. 4 pm - 9 pm Ribs, pesto, steak and seafood Lunch Wed. - Fri. 11:30 - 2 pm, Dinner Wed. - Thurs. 5 - 9 pm, Fri. 5 pm - 10 pm, Sat. 11:30 - 10 pm, Sun. 11:30 - 9 pm, Closed Mon. & Tues.

Member Owned Offers ALL types of cuisine Tues. - Sun. 7 am - 12 am California fine dining Lunch: Mon. - Fri. 11:00 am-2 pm Dinner: Mon. - Thurs. & Sun. 5 pm - 9 pm, Fri. - Sat. 5 pm - 10 pm (Breakfast also available) California cuisine Lunch: Mon. - Fri. 11 am - 2:30 pm Dinner: Mon. - Sat. 4 pm - 9:30 pm, Closed Sunday Eclectic Mediterranean Catering for small parties and corporate events Tuesday - Friday 11 am - 9 pm, Saturday 4 pm - 10 pm Fresh seafood variety of chicken, beef entrees, salads and homemade desserts Mon. - Sat. 11 am - 9 pm, Sun. 10 am - 9 pm New American cuisine with influences from France and Asia Lunch: Mon. - Sat. 11 am - 3 pm, Fri. - Sat. 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm Dinner: Mon. - Thur. 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm American: Lush Garden Setting Tues. - Sat. 11 am - 9 pm Closed Sun - Mon Fusion/California cuisine Tues.- Wed. 11:30 am - 9 pm; Thurs . Fri. 11:30 am-10 pm; Sat. 5 pm - 10 pm, Sun. 10 am - 2 pm, Closed Mon. California Italian Lunch: Mon. - Thurs. 11 am - 2 pm Dinner: Mon. - Thurs. 5 pm - 8:30 pm; Fri.-Sat. 5 pm- 9 pm Fine Dining Steak and Seafood (Friday - Saturday nights live music) Mon.- Thurs. 11am to 9 pm, Fri. - Sat. 11 am - 10 pm, Garden Area Sat/Sun 10 am - 2 pm Brunch, dinner 5-9, Full Bar and lg wine selection Modern comfort food Sun. - Thurs. 4 pm -9 pm, Fri. - Sat. 4 pm - 10 pm Pasta, seafood, steak and Italian cuisine Sun. - Thurs. 11 am - 9 pm, Fri. - Sat. 11 am - 10 pm, Sun. 11 am - 9 pm American steakhouse Mon. 4 pm - 12 am, Tues. - Sat. 11:30 am - 12 am, Sun. 10 am - 9 pm Steakhouse Tues. - Thurs. 5 pm - 9 pm, Fri . - Sat. 5 pm - 9:30 pm Closed Sun. - Mon. California cuisine with a world flair Mon.- Sat. 11 am - 2 am, Sun. 3 pm - 9 pm Soups, salad, quiches, cheeses and fine wines Lunch: Tues. - Sat. 11 am - 2:30 pm, open till 6 pm for wine sales Candlelight dinner served Friday evenings 6 pm - 8:30 pm

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Indoor kart raceway to open in Modesto By PATRICIA REYNOLDS Business Journal writer preynolds@cvbizjournal.com

MODESTO — Driving enthusiasts of all ages, get ready to rev your engines. MB2 Raceway will open an indoor electric go-kart raceway on Modesto’s east side in time for the holiday season. The course is under construction in the 60,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by Gottschalks department store in the Century Center at Oakdale Road and Orangeburg Ave. MB2 operates raceways in Sylmar, Thousand Oaks, Clovis and Des Moines, Iowa. The success of the Clovis facility, also located in a vacated Gottschalks store, motivated the company to add a fifth raceway at Century Center. “People are anxious for us to come in, so we decided to go with that location,” said MB2 Raceway Marketing Manager Gary Custer. The company expects to hire 25 to 30 part-time employees to work the front counter and to fill track assistant positions. Neighboring businesses at Century Center are pleased the long-vacant space soon will be occupied. “I’m very excited that a new business is coming in, and I believe it will help out the entire shopping center,”

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Drivers will be able to reach speeds of 45 mph on the new indoor go-kart race track opening soon at Modesto’s Century Center.

said April Williams, a server at The Ice Cream Company, which is situated directly across the parking lot from the new raceway. “Parents with older kids can drop them off at the raceway, then go workout at Planet Fitness, and then they can all come over here afterwards for ice cream.” Andrea Zarate, manager of Ciao Bella Ristorante, also hopes the race-

way will bring more customers to Century Center. While the Italian eatery, located next door to the raceway, caters to fine diners, Zarate believes she will see an uptick in business as well. “It’s a great idea, and we’re looking forward to seeing how it works out,” she said. The available space wasn’t the only thing that attracted MB2 to Modesto.

“The truth of the matter is we like small towns,” Custer said. “We want the locals to really get involved.” MB2 has already joined the Modesto Chamber of Commerce and plans to use local restaurants to supply food for birthday parties and other events held at the raceway. “We will ask the Chamber for recommendations on where to go for pizza, sandwiches, Italian food and BBQ for our events,” Custer said. Once MB2 finishes building party rooms, bathrooms and front counters, the track can be set up quickly, transforming the former department store into a raceway. “We hit three buckets,” Custer said, referring to the types of customers the raceway attracts. “We’re open to the public, do birthday parties for all ages and then corporate events. We bring in any large company in the city that wants an outing and we do a corporate event.” The raceway can also serve as a venue for charity events, fundraisers and other special affairs. “It’s not uncommon for us to put on a car show with hundreds of cars out front,” he said. Public admission will be on a first come, first served basis and the course Please see RACING Page 31

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Wine director Jayton Gates helps customer with wine selection at Turlock’s Bistro 234.

By PATRICIA REYNOLDS Business Journal writer preynolds@cvbizjournal.com

Wine, food, people What does it take to be a wine director?

TURLOCK — Creating the ideal dining experience is Jayton Gates’s primary objective as the wine director and restaurant manager at Turlock’s Bistro 234 Restaurant and Bar. Whether diners prefer red or white, sweet or dry, Gates helps guests select the right wine to accompany their meals. “I want them to make the best decision but also I make the decision for them and after a while they actually build trust with me,” said Gates. Eliminating customers’s intimidation in selecting wine is something that Gates views as a key responsibility of his job. He accomplishes this by interacting with diners directly, table by table, learning their tastes. “Let’s say they have no idea. I’ll ask them, ‘What foods do you like and what foods don’t you like? What candies don’t you like, what candies do you like? What are your favorite desserts? What are your favorite fruits that you like?’” Gates said. “That helps me determine what kind of wine they’re going to like.” He asks his serving staff the same types of questions to help educate them and eliminate their own fears of helping clients choose wine. Gates then reinforces their knowledge with examples. “I listen to them when they are at the tables, and say, ‘You could have done this. Here’s what you should be serving,’” he said. Gates and his staff select wine for diners from the restaurant’s expansive wine list. Maintaining a well-balanced inventory he says is an important aspect of the wine director’s job. Bistro 234 offers 140 different wines on its list with a depth in each variety that enables Gates to pres-

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HOW TO ORDER WINE • Choose your food first, then select your wine. • If you’re a wine novice, always ask for a recommendation from your server. • Don’t be afraid to ask for a wine tasting. Your server should be happy to accommodate you. • If you’re dining out with friends and your entire table chooses the same dinner selection or likes the same variety of wine, order a bottle. • If your table is a foursome and two diners select fish while two select meat, order your wine by the glass. • Be open-minded and try something new every once in awhile. If you don’t like it, send it back. • At the same time, don’t be afraid to stick with what you know you like. Trust your tastebuds!

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ent a wine suitable to almost every customer need. The restaurant received the 2012, 2013 and 2014 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for presenting a wine list of 100 or more quality wine selections. Every Tuesday and Wednesday, the first two days of his workweek, Gates reviews and adjusts his wine list. Seven different wine representatives come in throughout the month and taste wines with him. They, describe what’s new and what’s “booming.” Based on their input, what his competition has selected — he wants Bistro’s list to be unique — and what his customers like, Gates develops a wine list and orders for his wine cellar. He often purchases wine for specific diners’ preferences. “I’ll buy something around their range that I know that they’ll taste, and they’ll have the confidence in me buying for them,” he said. At the end of each season, Gates revamps the selections reflecting the upcoming climate. For fall he transitioned to heavier, warmer wines such as zinfandels and heavy cabernets while still maintaining a selection for lighter drinkers such as pinot noir. “I changed about 20 wines coming into the winter months,” he said. His developed wine list also offers multiple choices for various varieties. “Again, going back to what the guests like, so we can have a chardonnay, but there are going to be five different styles of chardonnay of what they would like,” Gates said. A typical day as Bistro 234’s wine director has Gates arriving sometime during the lunch hour. He shakes hands with all his regular customers whom he knows by name, and introduces himself to new diners He then checks in with his staff and reviews the wine inventory, adjusting for any shortages.

During dinner service, Gates visits all tables and begins describing new wine selections, providing wine pairing suggestions and answering any questions guests may have about their dinner and accompanying wine choice. He also makes himself readily available to his servers in order to assist them in selecting and serving wine. His workday ends anywhere between 10 p.m. and midnight. There isn’t anything Gates dislikes about his job. “It’s the restaurant industry,” he said. “Some days are better than others, it’s a grind but I love the sweat, the late hours, the food, the drinks.” One of his favorite things about being a wine director is that his education in wine is never-ending. He is always learning and there is no limit to the information out there. Gates currently is preparing for the first of five levels of the sommelier exam. For anyone interested in becoming a wine director, Gates recommends having a passion for the industry and a willingness to start at the bottom. He began his professional journey as a dishwasher. Gates went on to become a busboy and eventually the manager at Verona’s in Modesto’s McHenry Village by the time he was 21. He was the youngest food and beverage manager at age 24 for a four-diamond, four-star resort in San Diego. Working with and learning from a particular sommelier at a Santa Barbara restaurant launched him closer to his current job. “He really taught me how to open up to clientele, open up to my staff on how to present wine without being intimidating and not being over the top,” Gates said. As far as job satisfaction goes, Gates scores the position of wine director a perfect 10. “I love my job. I really do love my job. It’s definitely the best choice I ever made,” he said.

• Must have a love of the industry • Definitely must have restaurant experience. Working up from the lowest paid job is a good way to understand how restaurants operate. • Must have experience and love of working with clientele, preferably by becoming a head server and then manager. • Must have a love of food because a key responsibility is pairing the right wine with the ordered meal in order to enhance the client’s dining experience. • Ask questions. Chefs can be intimidating, but don’t be afraid to ask questions in order to learn the chef’s craft; a wine director is supporting the chef’s food creations with wine suggestions. • Good organization skills and be good with numbers. • Must be up with social media to accommodate trends with younger diners who blog experiences at restaurants, use dining applications, etc. -- Jayton Gates

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Society for Disabilities helps members enjoy active, athletic lives By NORA HESTON TARTE Business Journal writer nhestontarte@cvbizjournal.com

MODESTO — The Society for Disabilities, founded in 1948, gives people with mental and physical disabilities a place to socialize and participate in events they otherwise wouldn’t have access to. “We have people with both physical and mental disabilities,” Executive Director Marci Boucher said. The 35,000 people served include those who use walkers or wheelchairs, those with cognitive disabilities and those diagnosed with conditions such as autism, Down syndrome and more. “No disability is too severe.” Among the activities the group organizes for members is the winter ski program, run by Michael Ireland of Winton-Ireland, Strom & Green Insurance Agency.

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I think it’s very important for people to become independent and to live a life of selfsufficiency. Marci Boucher Society for Disabilities executive director

Ireland, an accomplished snow skier who raced in college, said “[participants] get to do something that they otherwise might not be able to do.” The volunteers and equipment are all provided free of charge, he explained. “All they have to do is show up.” Originally Ireland started as a volunteer, working with a friend who ran the winter ski program and was also an adaptive P.E. teacher. When his friend retired, Michael begrudgingly took over—insisting he didn’t know enough about disabilities to run the program. What was supposed to be an interim po-

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sition turned permanent, and Ireland still runs the program today. While his work with the ski program is seasonal—which works best for Ireland—his support doesn’t end there. “We end up helping out throughout the year with various other things,” Ireland said of himself, his coworkers and his business. “We can account for every dime that goes to the society. We

can see it in the budget.” Winter sports is also the theme of one of the organization’s biggest annual fundraisers, a screening of a Warren Miller Film. This year’s film, “Chasing Shadows,” is the 66th annual feature film from the winter sports brand. The Society for Disabilities secured Please see DISABILITES Page 31

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regional rights and acts as the only host in the immediate area. This year the film will be shown at the State Theatre Dec. 4 and 5, with two screenings each day. Tickets are $20 and include a free lift ticket to Bear Valley. The money raised from that event and the two other annual fundraisers make up about 20 percent of the organization’s $1.1 million operating budget. The rest is made up from equal parts grants, individual donations, corporate sponsorships and sales from the organization’s three thrift stores on 8th Street, Phoenix Avenue and McHenry Avenue. The nonprofit does not receive any government funding. Membership is free for people who want to participate, and there is no charge for most activities. Some offerings, such as the Special Needs Prom, have a small fee associated with them. Other activities include soccer, bowling, baseball, water skiing, a day on the farm and more. The nonprofit also offers job training, American Sign Language courses, resource referrals and the largest

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will accommodate 10 drivers at any given time. Admission for riders at least 4 feet, 9 inches tall and 12 years of age will be $23. That buys 14 laps of driving. For youngsters who are 4 feet tall there are smaller “30 percent” vehicles available at an admission price of $20 for a nine-lap course. MB2 Raceway will offer weekday specials along with other periodic discounts, and frequent drivers will be able to buy a year-long membership that includes a free birthday race and tee-shirt. Raceway gift cards also will be available for purchase. Each go-kart race will start with the wave of a green flag and end with checker flags in keeping with the raceway theme. Lap runs will alternate between adult and junior racers and those attending booked birthday party or other party events. The go-karts can go up to 45 mph on the quarter-mile track. Drivers control the steering, acceleration and braking of the vehicles, but safety will be of key importance at the raceway. “Everybody goes through a safety orientation,” said Custer. “They all wear a helmet provided by us. We do all the instructions for racing. So basically we give them all that information. They’ll get out there and they’ll drive.” Still, in the event that a maverick driver becomes reckless, a track marshal will be able to reduce an erratic cart to walking speed with a remote control device. And because the gokarts are operated electrically, a flip of a switch can stop all vehicles in case of an emergency. Custer is excited for the raceway’s opening and believes MB2 will be widely popular in Modesto. “It’s easy to sell fun,” he said.

loan closet in Northern California, filled with medical equipment members can borrow. “The ultimate goal is for people to become self sufficient,” Boucher said. To help achieve that goal the organization works with individuals on their specific needs. For example, one participant, who was deaf and had agoraphobia, learned social skills and built her self-esteem through the winter ski program. Now she volunteers, skis solo, has a CDL and a job. “I think it’s very important for

people to become independent and to live a life of self-sufficiency,” Boucher said. “Recreational activities… help lead to more independence.” Safety is another important component of the Society’s efforts. For the winter ski program outriggers are used so those in wheelchairs can participate. Volunteer to participant ratios are also kept as low as possible, including a 4:1 volunteer to student ratio for those who need to use specialized equipment. For the Special Needs Prom and the

day on the farm, 1:1 volunteer to student ratios are important for success. On Dec. 16, an informational meeting for winter ski volunteers will be held at Chevy’s in Modesto, 1700 Standiford Ave. Anyone interested in helping the Society’s eight-person staff put on the program should attend. Community and business donations are also accepted. Services for participants are mostly free but the cost to the Society is about $250 per child. Interested parties should contact Marci at marci@societyfordisabilities.org.

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JEWELERS RESTAURANTS & CATERERS

In San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced Counties. Ranked by Number of Employees. Ties are Listed in Alphabetical Order In San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced Counties. Ranked by Number of Employees. Ties are Listed in Alphabetical Order.

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3603 St. Andrews Drive Stockton, CAMall 95219 750 Merced Merced, CA 95348 Greens Table 501 Bangs Avenue Modesto, CA 95356

3401 Dale Road, Ste. 167 Greens on Tenth, Greens Events Modesto, CA 95356 953 Tenth Street Modesto, CA 95354 DeVon’s Jewelers Galletto Ristorante 220 Lincoln Center 1101 J Street Stockton, CA 95207 Modesto, CA 95354 3200 N. Naglee Road, Ste. 156 Waterloo Restaurant Tracy, CACA95304 10447 E. Waterloo Road Stockton,Diamonds CA 95215 Samuels 504 Vintage Fair Mall Midgleys Public House Modesto, CA 95356 296 Lincoln Center Stockton, CA 95207

5308 Pacific Avenue, Ste. 13 Stockton, CA 95207 Whirlow’s Tossed & Grilled 1926 Pacific Avenue Prestigio Jewelers Stockton, CA 95207 720 Cherokee Ste. B Turlock Golf & Country Club Lodi, CA 95240

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1532 N Folf Link Road Turlock, CA 95380 4950 Pacific Avenue, Ste. 101

2505Merced W. Turner Road 296 Mall Lodi, CA CA 95242 Merced, 95348 Jacobs, The Art ofCompany Fine Dining Rogers Jewelry 2501 McHenry Avenue 3600 Sisk Road Modesto, CA 95350 Modesto, CA 95356

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Stockton, CARestaurant 95240 Towne House at Wine & Roses

Mezzo Restaurant

Ciccarelli Jewelers 3499 Brookside Road, Ste. A 3200 SiskCA Road, Ste. C Stockton, 95219 Modesto, CA 95356

Bud’s Seafood & Grille 314 Lincoln Center Designs Vail Creek Jewelry Stockton, CAStreet 95207 111 E Main

Turlock, CA 95380 Dewz Restaurant 1505 J. Street

Andy & Jennifer Pappas (209) 477-6133 papapavlos.com

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(209) 444-4719

Yes Limited

(209) 473-4606 Alecia Escajeda, GM donrobertojewelers.com

brooksidegolf.net 40 (209) 726-7984 6 stores Ann Endsley

(209) 247-1295(209) 602-9099

Bette and J.T. Thomas (209) 931-4019 thewaterloo.com

Michael Whirlow (209) 466-2823 whirlows.com

(209) 333-3900 Michael Blevins, GM prestigiojewelers.com (209) 634-5471 Russ and Kathryn Munson

(209) 726-8090(209) 334-6988

Noel Sanchez

(209) 527-8713(209) 529-2829 13 thinkrogers.com jacobsfinedining.com 1 Tutto Bene Foods, LLC

(209) 524-7746(209) 473-7300 mexxostockton.com 12 ciccarellijewelers.com

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(209) 547-0320 John Surla (209) 550-5555 ybarrasjewelers.com surlasrestaurant.com

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Toscana’s Ristorante Danz Jewelers 1801 Colorado Avenue, Ste. 190 220 S. School Street Turlock, CA 95380 Lodi, CA 95240

(209) 368-0424(209) 216-3655 danzjewelers.com toscanas.net

Peck’s 18939 NJewelers Lower Sacramento Road 5759 Pacific CA Avenue, Woodbridge, 95258 Ste. B115 Rosewood Bar & Grill Stockton, CA 95207

(209) 478-6510 woodbridgecrossing.net pecksjewelers.com

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28 S. School Street Gary Lodi, J. CALong 95240Jeweler

320 Lincoln Center De Vega Brothers Stockton, 95207 5757 PacificCA Avenue

Scott McLeod, GM (209) 369-0470 (209)rosewoodbarandgrill.com 477-6881

Rafael & Alberto Vega gjlongjewelers.com

Stockton, CA 95207 Countryman’s (209) 578-1177 Jerry Wolfe Village WhiskeyJewelers Barrel Tavern 1700 Avenue, Ste. 19 countrymansvillagejewelers.com 151 WMcHenry Alder Street (209) 938-9192 Stockton, CA Modesto, CA95204 95350 whiskeybarrelsaloon.com

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Sat. 10 am - 6 pm, Sun. 12 pm - 5 pm Rustic Italian Mon.- Fri. 11:30 am - 10 pm, Sat. 5 pm --10:30 pm & Sun. 4 pm - 9 pm Y

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Additional locations: Ribs, pesto, steak and seafood Merced Lunch Wed. - Fri. 11:30 -Mall 2 pm,and Vintage Fair Mall, Turlock Dinner Wed. - Thurs. 5 - 9 pm, Fri. 5 pm - 10 pm, Mon. Sat.Closed 10 am - 9 pm Sat. 11:30 - 10 pm, Sun. 11:30 - 9 -pm, Mon. & Tues.

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Steven Ding (209) 366-1800

Stanley Dimond

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Bud Millsaps (209) 956-0270 30 (209) 667-4653 budsseafood.com 12 vailcreek.com 2 stores Judy and Scott Aspesi (209) 549-1101 30 (209) 523-1442dothedewz.com

redwood-cafe.com

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turlockcountryclub.com 16 (209) 952-9850 3 stores

Ybarra’s Jewelers Surla’s 678 N. Restaurant Wilson Way, 431 12th Ste. 28 &Street 29 Modesto, 95354 Stockton,CA CA 95205

(209) 527-8183 Michael Midgley 20 samuelsdiamonds.com (209) 474-7700 3 stores50 (209)midgleyspublichouse.com 957-5914

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Tom and Karyn Gallo

(209) 951-9610(209) 523-4500 60 devonsjewelers.com galletto.biz 36 4 stores (209) 839-9000

yatesjewelers.com Robert Campana titaniumjewelry.com (209) 545-9248

Modesto, CA 95356

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Yates & Co Modesto, CAJewelers 95354 3501 McHenry Avenue, Ste. F-18Cafe at Vintage Gardens Redwood 4342 Dale CA Road Modesto, 953556

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501 N. Lincoln Center Don Roberto Jewelers Stockton, CA 95207 5308 Pacific Avenue, Ste. 29 Brookside Country Club Stockton, CA 95207

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Member Owned Mon. - Fri. 11 am - 6 pm Offers ALL types of cuisine Sat. 9:30 am - 3 pm Tues. N - Sun. Y 7 am - 12 am Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 9 pm California fine dining Lunch: Mon. - Fri. 11:00 am-2 Sun. pm 11 am - 6 pm Dinner: Mon. - Thurs. & Sun. 5 pm - 9 pm, Fri. - Sat. 5 pm - 10 pm (Breakfast also available) California cuisine Mon. - Fri. 10 am - 7 pm Lunch: Mon. pm 10 am - 6 pm Y Y - Fri. 11 am - 2:30Sat. Dinner: Mon. - Sat. 4 pm - 9:30 pm, Closed Sunday

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Andy & Tammy Delemos and New York Diamonds (209) 824-2300 Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 6 pm Woodbridge Inn Steakhouse Steakhouse 50N Chuck & Debbie Stevens 3 Y Y N Y Y 1982 1167 S. Main Street 15 Yes Tues. - Thurs. 5 pm - 9 pm, Fri . - Sat. 5 pm - 9:30 pm newyorkdiamonds.net Closed Sun. 18878 N. Lower Sacramento Road (209) 368-2346 Manteca, CA 95337 100 Closed Sun. - Mon. Woodbridge, CA 95258 woodbridgeinnsteakhouse.com Borrelli-Jackson Jewelry Mon., Wed., Fri. 10 pm - 5 pm (209)Maisetti, 368-5757 Watch and Jewelry Mr. Mrs. Paul Treymayne 3 Tresetti’s World Caffe Repair 50Y Y Y Y Y N am - 6;30 1972 15 California cuisine with a worldThurs.,10 flair NA 10 Locust (209) 572-2990 13 Yes 927W. 11th StreetStreet 23 Mon.- Sat. 11 am - 2 am, Sun. 3Closed pm - 9Sat. pm - Sun. 104 Lodi, CACA 95240 Modesto, 95354 tresetti.com (209)Larry 847-1131 Oak Jewelers & Mariko Johansen Soups, salad, quiches, cheeses and- Fri., fine wines WineValley Wizards Restaurant & Wine Bar 10 am - 5 pm oakvalleyjewelers. Y Y Y Y Y - Sat. 11 am -Tue., 1973 16 1449 E F Street B 2222 Grand Canal 103 Boulevard 3 Yes 40Y 24 (209) 957-7711 3 Lunch: Tues. 2:30Sat pm,10 open pm for wine sales amtill - 36pm Stockton, CA jewelershowcase.com Oakdale, CA 95207 95361 none Candlelight dinner served Friday evenings 6 pm - 8:30 pm These lists are provided as a free service by the Central Valley Business Journal for our readers. As such, inclusion is based on editorial consideration and is not guaranteed. If you would like your business to be included in a list, please write to: Research Department, Central Valley Business Journal, 4512 Feather River Drive, Ste. E, Stockton, CA 95219, fax your information to Research Dept. at (209) 477-0211 or email us at research@cvbizjournal.com. Copyright Central Valley Business Journal. Researched by Danette Conley 11/2015

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Business Journal Who’s Hiring? CENTRAL VALLEY

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY EMPLOYERS San Joaquin County Robert Half International

Tenet Healthcare Corp.

Stockton Unified School Dist.

Sutter Health

Select Staffing

E. & J. Gallo Winery

MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYERS MERCED COUNTY

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Merced County Office of Ed. Mercy Medical Center

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Foster Farms

Kaiser Permanente

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Manteca Unified School Dist.

Ceres Unified School Dist.

Gustine Unified

Macy's

Robert Half International

Delhi Unified

Lincoln Unified School Dist.

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Employment Development Department, Oct. 2015

Valley counties added the most jobs in the professional sector.

added 500 jobs. Business and professional services, education and health services, and leisure and hospitality each added 200 jobs. Merced County also added 500 government jobs in October. It also added 300 jobs in manufacturing. But it lost 200 jobs in the business and professional services sector as well as 100 in trade, transportation and utilities. California’s overall unemployment rate stood at 5.7 percent and employ-

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ers added 41,200 jobs to their payrolls. Statewide, unemployment is at its lowest level since October 2007. That is still higher than the national rate which has dipped to 4.8 percent in October. Nationally, employers added 271,000 jobs in October, the most this year. Unemployment rates fell in 32 states and rose in only three states. North Dakota had the lowest unemployment rate at 2.8 percent. West Virginia had the highest at 6.9 percent.

SOURCE: EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Employment Development Department, Oct. 2015

Gallo scores high on equality index

MODESTO — E&J Gallo Winery was one of a record 407 businesses to earn a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2016 Corporate Equality Index. With the score, E&J Gallo also earned the coveted distinction of “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality.” The index is an annual report, assessing LGBT inclusion in major companies and law firms across the nation. Of the 100 companies in California that were rated, 57 earned a perfect 100 score. Eighty-one percent of California companies surveyed earned 80 percent or above. The CEI rates the companies based on the following five criteria: • Non-discrimination policies • Employment benefits • Demonstrated organizational competency and accountability around • LGBT diversity and inclusion • Public commitment to LGBT equality • Responsible citizenship

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Valley’s jobless rate ticks up slightly STOCKTON — Despite strong statewide employment numbers, the unemployment rate was up across the Central Valley in October. The San Joaquin County unemployment rate climbed to 8.1 percent from last month’s 7.4 percent. Rates in Stanislaus and Merced each rose 1 percent from September to 8.5 and 9.1 percent respectively. The rates rose despite the fact that San Joaquin, Merced and Stanislaus counties each added jobs. Stanislaus County added 6,400 total jobs while San Joaquin and Merced added 4,800 and 700 jobs respectively. In San Joaquin County, 600 jobs were added in the professional and business services sector in October. Another 600 were added in leisure and hospitality. Three hundreds jobs were added in the government sector. The county lost 100 jobs in construction, 200 jobs in manufacturing and 600 jobs in the trade, transportation and utilities sector. Stanislaus County shed 3,600 jobs in manufacturing as harvest and food processing ended for the season. The county lost another 400 jobs in construction. The big gains in Stanislaus County were in the government sector, which

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Mercedes dealership moving to new center STOCKTON — Customers at Berberian European Motors are going to have a new facility to buy and service their vehicles starting next spring. The long-time Stockton Mercedes dealership is replacing its current 26,000-square-foot West Lane facility with a new, state-of-the-art sales floor and service facility on Trinity Parkway in north Stockton. “We are excited for our staff and customers,” said General Manager Brian Martucci. “It’s an entirely state-of-the-art facility. It will have a beautiful customer lounge and everything down to the furniture will be new.” The dealership will also expand its current 45-person staff to approach 70 employees by the time the new facility is fully operational next March. “We are ramping up because we expect our volumes to increase,” said Martucci “We think this is all a positive.” Another change that customers will notice will be the name primarily used by the dealership. While Berberian Motors will still be used, the name on the new facility will change to Mercedes Benz of Stockton. “It’s a requirement of Mercedes

that all dealerships contain Mercedes and the city they are located in,” said Martucci. The new location will have approximately 46,000 square feet of retail and service space. The new facility will also bring the Stockton dealership up to the quality standards found among Mercedes dealers all over the country. “Mercedes requires a compliant facility,” said Martucci. “This facility meets its standards. It will feature a lot of open space and an open floor plan.” It will also bring the dealership’s look more in line with those found around the country. Having similar looking dealerships across the country is a trend that has spread throughout the industry in recent years. Honda, Toyota, Ford and GM all require dealers to achieve a similar look in their facilities. “The issue is that all the manufacturers want a certain look,” said Martucci. “There is a recognized logo, and Mercedes has a desire that all their franchises have facilities that meets its standards. It’s no different than other industries. Any franchise wants their franchisees to match their look and meet their standards.”

Sky Zone trampoline park opening in Sherwood Mall By KENT HOHLFELD Business Journal writer khohlfeld@cvbizjournal.com

STOCKTON — Area residents looking for something a little out of the ordinary will have a new option next spring. Sky Zone, an indoor trampoline park, will open a location next to Dick’s Sporting Goods in the Sherwood Mall. “Stockton was just a perfect location,” said Johnnie Hernandez, Sky Zone’s chief operating officer in Stockton. “There wasn’t a lot of whole lot of debate (among the partners). It’s a great community. It was hands down the warmest reception of the places we looked.” The center will feature a series of trampolines that also incorporate activities such as basketball, dodgeball and jumping. The Stockton facility will measure about 31,000 square feet and be one of the largest of the 100 franchises that operate across the country. Once it’s up and running, Hernandez predicts Sky Zone will employ about 100 people. “Our intention is to staff all the way through the management team with people from Stockton,” said Hernandez. “I myself personally am going to

be involved in management. I will be in the park working as a manager for the first several months. We really want to be engaged with the community.” The chance to become engaged in a community like Stockton was one of the things that prompted the former Best Buy executive buy a Sky Zone franchise. “Last May I decided to step away from retail,” he said. “I want to commit my time to a nonprofit or working with underprivileged youths. I wanted something that was fun, healthy, vibrant exciting and something to grow. I also wanted get to engage with the community. Sky Zone was a great fit. The management team was very high energy.” Each of the jumping areas will have a combination of court monitors and signs to keep jumpers safe. The Stockton facility will be able to host events ranging from children’s birthdays to corporate team building events. At some point, Sky Zone hopes to expand into other Central Valley cities. “We have every intention in expanding in the area,” said Hernandez. “This park will be so unique and large that I think we will be able continue to build out to share with other Central Valley cities.”

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WINERIES RESTAURANTS & CATERERS In San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties. Ranked by Year Established. Ties are Listed in Alphabetical Order.

In San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced Counties. Ranked by Number of Employees. Ties are Listed in Alphabetical Order. Owner Owner Wine Tasting Phone Year Total Est.Number of Catering Phone Room Hours Employees Offered Web address Web address

Winery Name Rank Restaurant name Rank Address Address 11

E&J Gallo Winery Angelina’s Spaghetti House 600 Yosemite Boulevard 1563 E. Fremont Modesto, Stockton,CA CA95354 95205

Oak Ridge Winery Papapavlo’s Bistro & Bar 6100 12 501 E. N. Highway Lincoln Center Stockton, CA 95207 Lodi, CA 95240

Brookside Country Club Delicato Family Vineyards 3603 S. St.Highway Andrews Drive 12001 99 Stockton, CA 95219 Manteca, CA 95336

Greens Table 501 Bangs Modesto, CA 95356 Bronco WineAvenue Company

6342 Bystrum Road Greens Tenth, Greens Events Ceres, CAon95307

953 Tenth Street Modesto, CA 95354

Borra Vineyards Galletto Ristorante 1301 Road 1101E.J Armstrong Street Lodi, CA 95242 Modesto, CA 95354

6 6

Lucas Winery Waterloo CA Restaurant 18196 N. Davis Road 10447 E.95242 Waterloo Road Lodi, CA

7 7 8 8 99

Stockton, CA 95215

Silkwood Wines 1420 F Street, Ste. 100 Midgleys Public House Modesto, CA Center 95354 296 Lincoln Stockton, CA 95207 Woodbridge byWhirlow’s Robert Mondavi Tossed & Grilled 1926E.Pacific Avenue Road 5950 Woodbridge Stockton, CA95220 95207 Acampo, CA Michael TurlockDavid Golf &Vineyards Country Club 1532W.NHighway Folf Link Road 4580 12 Turlock, CA 95380 Lodi, CA 95242 Towne House Restaurant

10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 17 16 18 17 19 18 20 19 21

GalloSteve Family Coppello (209) 341-3111 1933 (209) 948-6609 gallo.com angelinas.com

at Wine & Roses Ironstone Vineyards 2505Six W. Mile Turner Road 1894 Road Lodi, CA 95242 Murphys, CA 95247

Jacobs, The Art of Fine Dining

Steve Tom and and BevKaryn BorraGallo (209) 368-2446 1975 (209) 523-4500 borravineyards.com galletto.biz David Lucas Bette J.T. Thomas (209)and 368-2006 1978 lucaswinery.com (209) 931-4019 thewaterloo.com

John and Judie Monnich (209)Michael 525-9463 1978 Midgley silkwoodwines.com (209) 474-7700 midgleyspublichouse.com

Constellation Wine US Whirlow (209)Michael 365-8139 1979 (209) 466-2823 woodbridgewines.com whirlows.com

17343 N. Cherry Road De Vega Brothers Lodi, CA 95240 5757 Pacific Avenue

CACellars 95207 LaStockton, Bonne Vie 29181 S. Lehman Road Whiskey Tracy, CA Barrel 95304Tavern 151 W Alder Street Stockton, CA 95204

20 22

Heritage Oak Winery 10112 E. Woodbridge Road Woodbridge Inn Steakhouse Acampo, 95220 18878 N.CA Lower Sacramento Road

21 23

Harney Lane Winery 9010 E. Harney Lane Tresetti’s World Caffe 927 11th Street Lodi, CA 95240

Woodbridge, CA 95258

Modesto, CA 95354

(209) 473-7300 Ron and Jamie McManis mexxostockton.com (209) 956-0270

dothedewz.com

Van Ruiten Ranch, LTD (209)Robert 334-5722 1998 Campana vrwinery.com (209) 545-9248 redwood-cafe.com

Craig Watts John Surla (209) 400-8339 1999 (209) 550-5555 upstreamwines.com surlasrestaurant.com wattswine.com Stanley Dimond The Ehlers(209) Family 216-3655 (209) 334-5911 2000 toscanas.net

e2familywinery.com

Steven Ding

366-1800 Robert and Linda (209) Hartzell woodbridgecrossing.net (209) 369-4184 2000 harmonywynelands.com Scott McLeod, GM

32 30

(209) 368-2346 woodbridgeinnsteakhouse.com Kyle and Jorja Lerner

Kathy Mettler Mr. Mrs. Maisetti, Paul Treymayne 2008 (209) 365-1900 (209) 572-2990 harneylane.com tresetti.com

Yes

No tasting room available Yes

Daily 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Yes

Daily 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Yes

Friday - Sunday Yes - 5 p.m.& 24 Noon indoors outdoors

Saturday - Sunday 24 Yes

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 23 Main St. Isleton 23Monday - Friday Yes 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Thomas and Carmela Hoffman Andy & (209) Tammy Delemos and 986-2763 2007 Chuck & Debbie Stevens heritageoakwinery.com

DailyYes 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Monday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

(209) 323-4339 devegabrothers.com Herve and Colette Chevaillier

(209) 938-9192 whiskeybarrelsaloon.com

350

Yes 1 room 100

No 160

300 inside DailyYes Yes 7:30 a.m.Required - 5 p.m. 500 outside

(209)836-2188 2002 Jerry Wolfe labonneviecellars.com

Yes

Daily 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 48 Yes p.m.

(209) 369-0470 Joseph Berghold rosewoodbarandgrill.com

(209) 333-9291 2002 Rafael & Alberto Vega bergholdvineyards.com

4 rooms

Not at this time

ironstonevineyards.com

Noel Sanchez

Friday-Monday

Thursday - Sunday

300Yes

150

12 p.m. - 4:30 52 Yesp.m.

Yes

300

No tasting Yes room available

p.m. 60 12 p.m. - 5Yes

Russ Kathryn Munson Johnand & Gail Kautz 334-6988 and Kautz(209) Family 1989 loditownehouse.com (209) 728-1251

Gregory Burns budsseafood.com (209)and 368-0880 1998 Judy Scott Aspesi jessiesgrovewinery.com (209) 549-1101

28 S. School Street Berghold Lodi, CAVineyards 95240

4 rooms

Stockton, CAWinery 95207 Jessie’s Grove 1973 W. Turner Road DewzCA Restaurant Lodi, 95242 1505 J. Street

Lodi, CA 95240 Rosewood Bar & Grill

DailyYes Limited 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Michael J. and David J. Phillips Michael Blevins, GM (209) 634-5471 (209) 368-7384 1984 turlockcountryclub.com lodivineyards.com

(209) 599-1186 1995 Bud Millsaps mcmanisfamilyvineyards.com

Woodbridge Crossing Harmony Wynelands 18939 N Lower Sacramento Road Woodbridge, CALane 95258 9291 E. Harney

5 rooms

18700 E. River Road Bud’s CA Seafood & Grille Ripon, 95366

Modesto, 95354Winery Van RuitenCA Family 340 W. Highway Redwood Cafe at 12 Vintage Gardens 4342CA Dale Road Lodi, 95242 Modesto, CA 95356 Upstream Wines at Surla’s Restaurant Watts Winery 431 12th Street Tree Road 17036 N. Locust Modesto, CA 95354 Lodi, CA 95240 Ristorante E2Toscana’s Family Winery 1801 Colorado Avenue, Ste. 190 9009 Highway 12 Turlock, CA 95380 Lodi, CA 95242

Daily Yes 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Alecia Escajeda, Indelicato Family GM (209) 444-4719 (209) 824-3600 1935 brooksidegolf.net dfvtastingroom.com

(209) 529-2829 Dino & Ron Mencarini jacobsfinedining.com (209) 334-0274 1995 abundancevineyards.com Tutto Bene Foods, LLC

314 Lincoln Center

200

Fred T., JosephAnn S. and Endsley John Jr.(209) Franzia 602-9099 1973 (209) 538-3131 greensmarket.net broncowine.com

60No

Central Valley

Rudy Maggio, Don Reynolds Andy & Jennifer Pappas (209) 369-4758 1934 (209) 477-6133 papapavlos.com oakridgewinery.com

2501 McHenry Avenue Abundance Vineyards Modesto, CA 95350 1150 W. Turner Road Lodi, CARestaurant 95242 Mezzo

3499 Brookside Road, Ste. A McManis Family Vineyards Stockton, CA 95219

No tasting room

80 available in Yesthe

Event Banquet Wine Wines produced Capacity Cuisine Facilities Club Notable Total Available Capacity Hours of Operation

Yes

Thursday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Yes

Monday - Friday Saturday - Sunday p.m. 16 12 p.m. - 5Yes Monday - Friday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday - Sunday 15 11 p.m. - 5Yes p.m. Thursday - Monday 11 p.m. - 5Yes p.m. 13

20 80Yes 3 rooms 300

Yes

100

45 40

130 450Yes 550 2 rooms

Yes

200 30

100No 2 rooms 55/200 Yes 30 100

Yes

100 140

Yes

60-100 100

100 50No 104

First US winery to achieve International Standards

Italian/American Organization’s ISO largest winery in Tues.No - Thurs. 11 am - 8:30 pm, Fri.14001 11 amcertification; - 9:30 pm Sat. 4 pm - 9world :30 pm & Sun. 12 pm - 8 pm American Continental Yes and Lodi’s oldest operating winery Sun.- Thurs. 11 am -9 pm; Fri.- Sat. 11 am - 10 pm

2012 CaliforniaWinery of the Year New American OpenYes 6 days Award a week winning wines, Old Soul Chardonnay, Maggio Sauvignon Blanc

Seasonal, local, mostly organic Mon. - Fri. 6Top am -award 6 pm, Sat.Sun. wines 8 am - produced 5 pm winning are Forest Glen, Fat Mon.No - Fri. 6:30 - 3:30 Red pm Truck 2013 Pinot Noir Catam Cellars, Dinner served Thurs. - Sat. 4 pm - 9 pm Rustic YesItalian Award winning, 2008 Fusion Mon.- Fri. 11:30 am - 10 pm, Sat. 5 pm - 10:30 pm & Sun. 4 pm - 9 pm Ribs, pesto, Vineyard steak and seafood is CCOF Organic Certified YesWed. - Fri. 11:30 - 2 pm, Lunch and 100% solar power Dinner Wed. - Thurs. 5 - 9 pm, Fri. 5 pm - 10 pm, Sat. 11:30 - 10 pm, Sun. 11:30 - 9 pm, Closed Mon. & Tues.

Produces quality wines in an area

No Chophouse, Steaks and seafood, custom catering Modern Award winner, Petite Sirah Brickwalk patio seating Mon. - Fri. 11 am - 10 pm, Sat. - Sun. 9 am - 10 pm Yes for its philanthropy Fresh salads,Known grilled chicken, tri-trip, beer and wine, take out Lunch: Mon. - Sat. 11 am - 8 pm, Sun. 12 pm - 3 pm Member Owned Family has been growing grapes since the Civil War Offers ALL types of cuisine Yes Rapture Tues. - Sun. 7Award am - 12winning, am California fine dining Lunch: Mon.Annual - Fri. 11:00 am-2 pm summer concert series. Dinner: - Thurs. & Sun. 5 pm - 9Obsession, pm, Fri. - Sat. 5 pm -Zinfandel 10 pm YesMon.Top wines: Symphony Reserve & (Breakfast also available) Reserve Cabernet Franc California cuisine Lunch: Mon. - Fri. 11 am - 2:30 pm 2010 Winery of the Year according to Visit Lodi Dinner: YesMon. - Sat. 4 pm - 9:30 pm, Closed Sunday

Conference and Visitors Bureau

Eclectic Mediterranean Catering for small parties and corporate events Five 11 generations farmers. Award winning wines include, Tuesday - Friday am - 9 pm, of Saturday 4 pm - 10 pm No Barbera, Vognier and Chardonnay Fresh seafood variety of chicken, beef entrees, salads and homemade desserts Some theSun. original Mon. - Sat. 11 am -of 9 pm, 10 amZinfandel - 9 pm vines planted by Jessie in

Yes

the 1890s are still harvested for wine

New American cuisine with influences from France and Asia Grove Concerts Lunch: Mon.Groovin - Sat. 11 in amthe - 3 pm, Fri.Summer - Sat. 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm Dinner: Mon. - Thur. 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Year round events and summer music

Yes Lush American: Garden SettingZinfandel Award winning, Tues. - Sat. 11 am - 9 pm Closed Sun - Mon

Park cuisine setting, indoor and outdoor Banquet Facilitites Fusion/California Yes Special music. Fri. and11:30 winery tours Tues.Wed. 11:30 amEvents, - 9 pm; Thurs am-10 pm; Award winning, Sat. 5 pm - 10 pm, Sun. 10 am -Malbec 2 pm, Closed Mon. California Italian of only three known wineries in the United States to Lunch: Mon.One - Thurs. 11 am - 2 pm YesMon.be- Thurs. currently Madiera Dinner: 5 pmproducing - 8:30 pm; Verdelho Fri.-Sat. 5(from pm- 9 Portugal’s pm island) Fine Dining Steak and Seafood (Friday - Saturday nights live music) Francisco Theatre Organ Mon.- Thurs.San 11am to 9 pm, Castro Fri. - Sat. 11 am Pipe - 10 pm, Garden Area Sat/Sun - 2 pmwinning Brunch,wines: dinner Alicante 5-9, Full Bar and lg wine selection Award Bouschet, Yes 10 am GMA Rhone Blend and Old Vine Zinfandel.

Modern comfort food Sun. - Thurs.An 4 pm -9 pm, Fri. - Sat. 4 pm 5,000 - 10 pmcase boutique family architecturally unique

Yes

estate winery located in the heart of

Picturesque setting for weddings and other events

Yes

Winery visits can include a picnic lunch and a nature walk through the owner’s property

thesteak Lodiand Appellation Pasta, seafood, Italian cuisine Sun. - Thurs. 11 am - 9 pm, Fri. - Sat. 11 am - 10 pm, Sun. 11 am - 9 pm American steakhouse Mon. 4 pm - 12 am, Tues. - Sat. 11:30 am - 12 am, Sun. 10 am - 9 pm Steakhouse along Mokelumne Tues. - Thurs. 5 pmthe - 9 pm, Fri . - Sat.River 5 pm - 9:30 pm Closed Sun. - Mon.

Great looking tasting room. Top wines produced are Albarino, Old Vine Zinfandel No California cuisine with a world flair Mon.- Sat. 11and am Tempranillo - 2 am, Sun. 3 pm - 9 pm

St.Wine Jorge Winery VernLarry and Jenise Vierra & Mariko Johansen Soups, salad,Portuguese quiches, cheeses and fine Wizards Restaurant & Wine Bar varitals suchwines as Trincaderia Friday - Sunday (209) 365-0202 2008 22 YesTues. - Sat. 11 am - 2:30 pm, open till 6 pm for wine sales Bender 2222 N. Grand CanalRoad Boulevard 3 11 a.m. - 5Yes 40Yes 24 22769 (209) 957-7711 Lunch: p.m. Award winning Tempranillo stjorgewinery.com none Stockton, CA95220 95207 Candlelight dinner served Friday evenings 6 pm - 8:30 pm Acampo, CA These These lists lists are are provided provided as as aa free free service service by by the the Central Central Valley Valley Business Business Journal Journal for for our our readers. readers. As As such, such, inclusion inclusion is is based based on on editorial editorial consideration consideration and and is is not not guaranteed. guaranteed. If If you you would would like like your your business business to to be be included included in in aa list, list, please please write write to: to: Research Research Department, Department, Central Central Valley Valley Business Business Journal, Journal, 4512 4512 Feather Feather River River Drive, Drive, Ste. Ste. E, E, Stockton, Stockton, CA CA 95219, 95219, fax fax your your information information to to Research Research Dept. Dept. at at (209) (209) 477-0211 477-0211 or or email email us us at at research@cvbizjournal.com. research@cvbizjournal.com. Copyright Copyright Central Central Valley Valley Business Business Journal. Journal. Researched by Danette ConleyConley 11/2015 11/2015 Researched by Danette

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Tools to improve collaboration among workers As a tech entrepreneur, I’ve realized the most functional and successful people are those who collaborate well. In order for my teams to efficiently solve big problems and deliver expedient results, they must be able to collaborate easily. But how can you do so more effectively? The following tips may give you some ideas for the way David tools can enhance Darmstandler collaboration in CEO of your company. Datapath, Inc. Email The secret to improving collaboration through email is a simple one – reduce, reduce and reduce. To improve your collaboration via email, you should use it the way it was intended: primarily as a one-to-one tool for fast and simple communication, especially with customers and others working outside your organization. Chat and IM While it might seem counterintuitive, instant messaging is actually less intrusive than email for busy team members. Your employees don’t need to constantly check their email inbox-

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es, which all too often leads to distraction and workflow interruptions. Chat also removes the “impatience effect” that’s inherent when participants in an email conversation await responses to messages they have sent. Arriving at conclusions tends to be a much quicker process with IM. The takeaway then is this: to improve collaboration with chat and IM, simply use it more. However, it might be better to replace the “social” chat applications in the workplace with specialized team or project-oriented chat tools, which are inexpensive and offer a wider range of features Telephony If your organization still uses telephone conferencing services when collaborating by phone, you may be familiar with the frustrations that arise from poor cellphone signals, conference participants dropping out unexpectedly due to failed connections and missed information as two or more participants talk over one another. These services also tend to be expensive. The lack of visual contact, too, can be a drawback for companies that regularly use remote collaboration, as many employees find face-to-face communication necessary to become fully engaged. You should find that your collaboration can be improved by using Internet Protocol (IP) telephony, which makes it much easier to manage and control

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telephone conferences where participants use a combination of mobile and landlines to dial into meetings. IP telephony is also an inexpensive approach to phone collaboration, enabling your company to save on communication expenses. Video Better still are the increasingly accessible tools which bring telephony and video together. Previously targeting mostly social users, these tools are becoming increasingly sophisticated and offer higher quality communication for professional collaboration. Note-taking, recording software This type of software is advantageous for the note-taker, who no longer has to type up handwritten notes after meetings. It also helps to reduce the email traffic we mentioned earlier. Enterprise video, as this technology is often called, can help you transition from a partial solution, where your teams mostly gather in conference rooms to view and speak with remote teams using large screens and speaker phones, to fully unified communications, where individuals can meet virtually from their workstations, with sound and video integrated on the desktop or even on mobile devices. Whether you use purely voice communication or integrate voice and video for your remote collaborative meetings, you can improve the way meeting

content is recalled and shared with non-attendees by utilizing technology to record conversations and take notes. Furthermore, when unified communications solutions are used, the notes can be displayed on users’ screens as they are being taken. This gives participants the opportunity to correct the note-taker where necessary or request that extra information be added to the notes. The result of this is a more accurate record of your collaborative conferences. The second application you can use to capture information from meetings is software that records your conference calls. When you use this software, you don’t even need someone taking notes, meaning that all conference attendees can fully participate. All users can review the recorded conferences at any time and, if you still wish to have written meeting notes, they can be compiled from the recordings. Collaboration is only as strong as the channels of communications you allow it operate through. So, as we embark on a new year, I encourage you to evaluate how your team currently collaborates and how you can invest, even in a simple tool like IM or chat, to improve your productivity. – David Darmstandler is CEO of Datapath, an IT services company with headquarters in Modesto. You can reach him at david@mydatapath.com.

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NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

In San Joaquin County. Organizations are Ranked by Year Established. Ties are Listed in Alphabetical Order. Rank

Organization Name Address

YMCA of San Joaquin County 2105 W. March Lane, Ste. 1 Stockton, CA 95207

Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center 1800 N. California Street Stockton, CA 95204

United Way of San Joaquin County 401 E. Main Street Stockton, CA 95202 Goodwill Industries of San Joaquin Valley 129 S. Grant Street Stockton, CA 95202

Delta Blood Bank 65 N. Commerce Street Stockton, CA 95202

BloodSource 6385 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95207

United Cerebral Palsy of S.J. 333 W. Benjamin Holt Drive Stockton, CA 95207

St. Mary’s Dining Room 545 W. Sonora Street Stockton, CA 95203

Lodi Boys & Girls Club 275 East Poplar Street Lodi, CA 95240

Delta Humane Society & SPCA 4590 S. Highway 99 Stockton, CA 95213

Emergency Food Bank & Family Services of San Joaquin County 7 W. Scotts Avenue Stockton, CA 95203

12 13 14

Women’s CenterYouth & Family Services 620 N. San Joaquin Street Stockton, CA 95202 Child Abuse Prevention Council 540 N. California Street Stockton, CA 95202 Delta Health Care and Management Services 4662 Precissi Lane, Ste. 200 Stockton, CA 95207 Family Resource & Referral Center of San Joaquin 509 W. Weber Avenue #101 Stockton, CA 95203

Hospice of San Joaquin 3888 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95204

Stockton Shelter for the Homeless 411 S. Harrison Street Stockton, CA 95203

18 19

San Joaquin Partnership 2800 W. March Ln., Ste. 470 Stockton, CA 95219 San Joaquin Chapter of National Federation of the Blind 515 W. Alpine Avenue Stockton, CA 95204

Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Foundation of San Joaquin 1800 N. California Street Stockton, CA 95204

Family Extension Foster Care 3031 W. March Lane, Ste. 216-W, Stockton, CA 95219

Top Local Executive

Number Employees Description of Organization and Programs Funding Budget for Local Phone 2014/2015 Special Events Sponsored by Organization Web Address Served in 2014/2015

Year Est.

Rich Good (209) 472-9622 ymcasjc.org

300 Programs at different sites in Stockton, Linden, Lodi & Tracy. Our vision is to be the program of $3.2 million choice for inspiring youth to reach their full potential. Day camps, after school care, virtual Reading 10,000 Crab Feed, golf tournament, wine stroll, raffle, Healthy Kids Day & health fair

1855

Donald J. Wiley (209) 943-2000 stjosephscares.org

Cancer Navigator, Cancer Outreach & Education, 2,106 Diabetes Outreach & Education and Community Health Education NA Mobile health clinics, Heart Fair, Caring for Me, Gathering of Friends, Treat-Meant for You, Holiday NA Gathering, Know Your Mind, Body & Spirit

1899

Andy Prokop (209) 469-6980 unitedwaysjc.org David L. Miller, President/CEO (209) 466-2311 goodwill-sjv.org Dr. Benjamin J. Spindler, CEO/Medical Director (888) 942-5663 deltabloodbank.org Michael Fuller, CEO (886) 822-5663 bloodsource.org Kathleen Skeels, President (209) 956-0290 ucpsj.org

6 Fund-raiser for all local 501-C3 nonprofit organizations $3 million Ten of Thousands Power of One luncheon, project heros, Stockton Con, celebrity bowl, All Star Classic 324 Goodwill provides work services to assist people with employment barriers to become self-sufficient. $17,049,851 2,572 Evening of Good Will 120 Largest blood supplier in the Central Valley NA 60,000 Blood drives, educational awareness program 496 Provide blood and services for those in need $91 million American heart association-Heart Walk 5,000,000 Numbers also reflect neighboring cities and counties Provide advocacy and direct services to individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities and 199 their families. Adult day programs, children services, skill training, independent living and repite $7.191,180 care. 308,00 hours of service and 11 programs for San Joaquin, Calaveras and Amador Counties. 1926 28 day fitness, Steptember, crab feed

1926

1942

1947

1948

1954

Edward Figueroa CEO (209) 467-0703 stmarysdiningroom.org Edwin Cotton, Executive Director (209) 334-2697 bgclodi.com Patrice Davidson Executive Director (209) 466-0339 deltahumanesociety.com

40 Responds to poverty in San Joaquin County by feeding the hungry, caring for health issues, social $2.270,000 services, medical, dental, clothing and hygiene clinics serving 700 individuals each day 532,043 Mission possible, dignity restored luncheon

1955

4 $740,000 After school programs for children in character, leadership development, arts, education, career 5,500 development, health and life skills, and sports, fitness and recreation

1963

10 No-kill animal shelter providing rescue, care and adoption services for homeless pets $400,000 Doggie Dash Festival, Charity Golf Tournament and Holiday open house 5000 Delta Humane Society-Thrift and Gift Boutique 6830 Pacific Ave. Stockton, (209) 952-2023

1966

Mario Supnet Executive Director (209) 464-7369 stocktonfoodbank.org

Provides emergency food assistance, family resources. Mobile farmer’s market, Calfresh, nutrition 14 education, expanded medi-cal. $900,000 100,000 Run & walk against hunger, Thanksgiving food box giveaway, Christmas food box giveaway, Christmas in July health fair

1968

Joelle Gomez, CEO (209) 941-2611 womenscenteryfs.org

71 Counseling, shelter, advocacy, 24-hour help lines, and prevention education for runaway/homeless $3.8 million youth and victims of domestic violence and sexual assault 26,000 Annual tea, coat and sock drive, lots of independent drives

1976

50 To prevent child abuse and strengthen families though awareness $2.6 million and outcome-driven programs 17,000 Fashion show and Ducky Derby: please see web site for other events

1978

Lindy Turner-Hardin, Director (209) 464-4524 nochildabuse.org Brett Williams (209) 751-3904 deltahealthcare.org Kay G. Ruhstaller, Executive Director (209) 948-1553 frrcsj.org Rebecca Burnett, CEO (209) 957-3888 hospicesj.org Adam Cheshire, CEO (209) 465-3612 stocktonshelter.com Michael S. Ammann, CEO (209) 956-3380 sanjoaquinusa.org Ken Volonte, President (209) 464-6766 nfb.org/cadel/1263 Kristina Knudsen, Vice President of Philanthropy (209) 467-6347 stjosephscares.org Howard J. Courney, CEO (209) 956-9595 familyextensionfostercare.com

47 Health, nutrition, wellness, breastfeeding and health education outreach to under served families, $3 million children and individuals. School based health centers and WIC 32,000 Breastfeeding Celebration in August 75 $2.6 million 11,110+

Services to promote family well-being. Subsidized child care, USDA food program, parent education, Cal works, resources training, heal and safety training, employment services and a teen impact center. Children & Youthday-ABC Awards

Provides compassionate end-of-life care for San Joaquin County and neighboring areas. Bereavement 109 services, education and transition programs $11.8 million 1,400 Provides a hospice house for those who cant be cared for at home. Tree of lights, Sip n stroll, Kentucky Derby West, English tea, poker run and more Family shelter, single men’s shelter, transitional housing for veterans, people living 40 with HIV/AIDS, wintertime overflow shelter, counseling and support services $1.4 million 2,700 Co-sponsor of Homeless Veterans Stand Down, homeless court, organizer of the Festival of International Cuisine-annual fund-raiser for the shelter 4 development/job development $900,000 Economic Manex manufacturing trends and meet the CEO Numerous 1 $500,000 Information, advocacy and referral to blind people and families 800 Fund-raising dinner, candy sales Relies on philanthropy to advance and support the needs this organization and its affiliate. Donations 4 build new facilities, acquire life saving technology & equipment, and educate physicians, nurses and $1,285,276 other allied health workers. NA Fun Run/Walk held in January, Caring For Me event held in September. Golf Classic Tournament and Gala held every other year. Works with at-risk youth who are in/out of home placements. Diligently looks for and trains foster 10 parents in the community who believe that children are our future and that if we do our part, even $1,413,388 the most difficult children can be loved and be redirected into becoming future productive citizens 500 Dinner dances, car washes, yard sales, motorcycle runs and an annual Christmas Party that ensure that every child has a great Christmas with gifts

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2003

2006

Community Foundation Linda J. Philipp, President 4 Provides leadership, promotes a culture of giving and creates of San Joaquin $555,000 resources that address community needs 2008 22 (209) 943-2375 217 N. San Joaquin Street, Unavailable Community Philanthropy Summit and the Super Bowl Raffle cfosj.org Ste. B, Stockton, CA 95207 These lists are provided as a free service by the Central Valley Business Journal for our readers. As such, inclusion is based on editorial consideration and is not guaranteed. If you would like your business to be included in a list, please write to: Research Department, Central Valley Business Journal, 4512 Feather River Drive, Ste. E, Stockton, CA 95219, fax your information to Research Dept. at (209) 477-0211 or email us at research@cvbizjournal.com. Copyright Central Valley Business Journal. Researched by Danette Conley 11/2015

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NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

In Stanislaus County. Organizations are Ranked by Year Established. Ties are Listed in Alphabetical Order. Organization Name Rank Address 1

The Salvation Army Modesto Citadel 625 I Street Modesto, CA 95354

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) 5712 Kiernan Court, Ste D Salida, CA 95368

3 4 5

Delta Blood Bank 1900 W. Orangeburg Avenue Modesto, CA 95350 Blood Source 1040 W. Monte Vista Avenue Turlock, CA 95382 Society for Disabilities 1129 8th Street Modesto, CA 95354 Howard Training Center 1424 Stonum Road Modesto, CA 95351 United Way of Stanislaus 422 McHenry Avenue Modesto, CA 95354 Inter-Faith Ministries of Greater Modesto, Inc. 120 Kerr Avenue Modesto, CA 95354 Community Hospice 4368 Spyres Way Modesto, CA 95356 United Cerebral Palsy Association, Inc. of Stanislaus and Tuolomne Counties 4265 Spyres Way Modesto, CA 95356 Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center PO Box 298 Hughson, CA 95382 Parent Resource Center 811 5th Street Modesto, CA 95351 530 S. Santa Cruz Avenue Modesto, CA 95354

Memorial Hospital Foundation 1329 Spanos Court, Modesto, CA 95355

United Samaritans Foundation 220 S. Broadway Turlock, CA 95380

Top Local Executive Local Phone Web Address Major Kyle Trimmer (209) 522-3209 salvationarmymodesto.org

Number Employees Funding Budget for Description of Organization and Programs 2014/2015 Served in 2014/2015 Emergency food, utility assistance, food bank, commodities, childcare, shelter,

30 church services, holiday food and toys, and disaster services $4.1 million Thanksgiving dinner, Coats for Kids, Toy for Christmas, Kettle Kick-off, NA One Night Dinner, Golf Tournament: numbers reflect neighboring cities

Linda E. Farley (209) 545-3620 girlscoutshcc.org

75 Full Time, 50 Part Time $8.6 million 28,000 girls 10,000 adult members

Dr. Benjamin (209) 943-3830 deltabloodbank.org Michael J. Fuller, CEO (866) 822-5663 bloodsource.org Marci Boucher (209) 5243539 societyfordisabilities.org

120 NA NA 496 $91 million 5 million 8 $1,000,000 35,000

Wayne Brown, (209) 538-4000 howardtrainingcenter.com Francine DiCiano (209) 523-4562 uwaystan.org

Year Est.

1890

Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character focusing on leadership experience that empowers girls to discover their interests and talents, connect with others, and take action to make the world a better place. Girls participate through volunteer-troop activities, events, day and overnight camps, Spanish speaking troops and staff-led troops. Numbers reflect California northern central valley

1912

Blood drives, scholarship programs for high school students Local numbers unavailable

1947

Dedicated to providing blood and services to those in need American heart association Heart Walk Dollar amounts reflects neighboring cities and counties

1948

Free medical loan closet, workforce development, resources and referrals Miracle league, boy on a farm, water and snow ski, bowling and more

1948

Works with adults with disabilities. Personal & social training, employment training,

118 production unlimited, meals on wheels, ARC catering & specialties, home at last, $6.2 million and individual placement and independent living skills. 300+ Annual Crab Feed, Trap Shoot, Senior Meals Spaghetti Feed, Spirit of Giving

1953

5K Fun Run, and a Wine Country Evening Event

17 Unite the community to strengtheen lives through education, health 1.8 million and financial independence 30,000

1953

Volunteers Assists faith-based congregations, organizations and individuals in need of food, clothing and $4,341,566 other humanitarian services NA Choice pantry, victory garden, community clothes closet and donation pickup

1978

C. DeSha McLeod (209) 578-6300 hospiceheart.org

263 Serves residents in the Central Valley utilizing a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, $22 million chaplains, volunteers and others to provide compassionate care to 1,740 terminally ill patients and their families, regardless of their ability to pay

1979

Roger Slingerman (209) 577-2122 ucpstan.org

60 UCP provides quality services to people with disabilities in the Stanislaus county $2,236,372 Adult day programs, employment services, youth and family services Numerous

1979

Barbara England (209) 572-3117 interfaithmodesto.org

Donna Burt (209) 883-9414 stanislauswildlife.org Susanna Mendieta Beasley (209) 549-8193 or 549-8822 pcrfamilies.org Jennifer Svihus (209) 530-3600 memorialmedicalcenter.org/ foundation

4 Devoted to caring for injured and orphaned native wild animals $104,321 so they can be released into their natural environment NA Interpretive talks to schools and other organizations

1984

Child abuse prevention agency provides emotional and educational support for parents.

16 Emergency food bags, clothing closet (2-locations) services at no cost. Help with enrollment $798,537 for available community services. 3,000 Mission is to build strong and healthy families

1992

5 2,346,571 Aid and support of Sutter Central Valley Hospitals through its philanthropic arm NA

1993

Ladies night out, fall event, poinsettia sales, book drive, free market

USFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to deliver food to people in need in Stanislaus County and to facilitate the

Barbara Bawanan (209) 668-4853 unitedsamaritans.org

19 provisions of services to assist them in a transition to a better quality of life. $1.3 million Daily Bread Mobile Lunch Program, Emergency Food Box Program, Homeless Supportive 400,000 Services & Clothes Closet Program

1994

Karen Williams (209) 522-0656 lqslc.com

30-FTE Adult education; Including literacy tutoring, preparation for high school equivalency exam $1.75 million and English classes. 1400

1987

Dustin Park (209) 556-1558 ceres.k12.ca.us

9 Youth employment program for at-risk and disconnected youth, 17-24. Paid work, training, $1,180.00 counseling, college transition, life skills and mentoring 210 Leadership and College career fairs

2004

Learning Quest Stanislaus Literacy Center 1032 11th Street Modesto, CA 95354

CUSD Project Yes 4231 Central Avenue Ceres, CA 95307

Stanislaus Business Alliance 1010 10th Street, Ste. 1400 Modesto, CA 95350

Stanislaus Community Foundation 1029 16th Street Modesto, CA 95350

Marian Kaanon (209) 576-1608 stanislauscf.org

The Lords Closet 1018 McHenry Avenue Modesto, CA 95350

Carla Edwards, Founder/CEO (209) 522-3800 the-lords-closet.org

David White (209) 567-4985 stanalliance.com

Located in Turlock, Hughson and Modesto

15 Economic development, workforce training, SBDC services for new NA and expanding companies in Stanislaus County 500,000 4 Serves local donors with its unique suite of philanthropic services, including donor-advised $440,000 funds, scholarship funds and administrative support for family and corporate foundations. NA They connect local philanthropists with non profits in the region.

2002

Provides assistance to disadvantaged individuals. Assists individuals who are seeking to return

10 to the job market. Provide at no cost, clothing, resume building, computer skills and life NA coaching. NA Black and white masquerade

2012

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How to make home renovations pay off If you’re planning to sell your home now or in the near future, you may be considering renovations or upgrades to make it more marketable and secure a higher sales price. Before you start counting the additional profits you’ll make from these modifications, you’d be wise to speak with a real estate professional who is familiar with your neighborhood and surrounding area. In a hot real estate market, Michael Blower buyers may be 2015 President, Central Valley willing to overAssoc. of Realtors look cosmetic shortcomings. They recognize that they can make their own changes to suit their lifestyle needs as long as they can get into a the right home in the neighborhood they want. However, during cyclically slow conditions such as during the winter months and around the holidays, the

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right modifications could make the difference in how quickly your home moves or the price you will get. If you are considering investing in home improvements it’s important to focus on the upgrades that hold real value to prospective buyers. Top improvements There are two categories for consideration when it comes to home improvements that pay off: structural and cosmetic. Structural improvements are the most critical. You should objectively assess the condition of your roof, basement, water heater and furnace, windows and foundation to ensure that there are no defects or deterioration that would lead to costly repair demands when the buyer conducts the property inspection. You should also make any necessary repairs to your electrical and plumbing systems to ensure those in good working order. Structural enhancements that can pay dividends are often tied to expanding a home’s functionality or space appeal. Adding a bedroom or bathroom to a smaller, less practical floor plan can make the difference in a property’s marketability.

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Experts advise keeping colors neutral when remodeling.

If you’re looking for ways to add on, consider turning an attic or basement into an extra bedroom or bonus room/ office. According to HGTV, this is one of the top home updates that can pay off when eventually selling a property. Bathrooms are where you can make the most noticeable improvements.

Consider skylights, glass block windows, vaulted ceilings, double sinks, luxury tubs and roomy showers. Stick with clean, neutral color schemes such as white tile and beige or muted toned walls. Please see BRINGING IT HOME Page 43

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Home Sales for October 2015 MEDIAN PRICES

CLOSED SALES

Stanislaus

259,000 501

Merced

100,000 200

200,000 400

Stanislaus Merced

102

300,000 600

800

Median Number Price of Closed Sales

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San Joaquin

501

216,000

102

620

San Joaquin

Counties

279,000 620

200

400

600

Number of Closed Sales

800 SOURCE: MetroList

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Kitchens are often viewed as the centerpiece of the home because that is where many families spend much of their time. Today’s homebuyers are looking for kitchens that are modern and light, with features such as farm sinks and functional cooking islands, as well as spacious pantries. Energy efficiency upgrades are desirable but they are not usually a place where you will make extra money on the sale. Quality appliances including wine coolers and sub-zero refrigerators, ceramic tile backsplashes, under cabinet lighting and updated cabinets, however, are considered a smart investment.

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Personal preference vs. smart investment On the other end of the spectrum, what are the renovations in which you will not recoup your investment? Pools are the most common addition that rarely pays off. Buyers often see them as an added expense because of maintenance, and those with children will feel the need to add costly fencing and other security measures to enclose the area. Gazebos, wine cellars, tennis courts and other high-end enhancements are typically personal additions that homeowners choose for their own lifestyle and prospective buyers rarely

share those passions or preferences. It’s important to strike a balance in creating the home you want to live in now with the notion that you may sell the home later and your additions or enhancements may not pay any return on your investment. Before jumping into a costly renovation, speak with a real professional. Realtors have access to high end modeling tools and will be able to help you see if the modifications you’re considering will translate into additional sale profits. – Michael Blower is president of the Central Valley Association of Realtors and an agent with Grupe Real Estate. You can reach him at mblower@gogrupe.com.

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TOP 10 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS MERCED COUNTY Ranked by Gross Value in 2014 Production Per Acre Per Head

Total Production

Unit

Per Unit Value

Doesnt Apply

64,602,204 61,736,145

Cwt

$22.32 - $23.29 $18.58 - $19.16

0.99 1.08

98,98 106,451

Ton

$8,020.00 $6,320.00

2,688,924 2,736,312

Cwt

$130.20 $103.69

410,225,826 467,909,954

$0.75 $0.71

15.05 15.44

264,383 266,510

Ton

$820.79 $777.85

31,575 26,000

1,460.10 1,312.87

13,299,097 9,672,831

Market - 25lb Ctn Processing - Ton

M- $6.64 Ctn / P- $83.69 Ton M- $7.18 / P- $72.52 Ton

$165,694,000 $128,520,000

100,394 104,024

27.02 27.13

2,712,645 2,821,894

Ton

$61.08 $45.54

2014 6-2013

$150,036,000 $133,538,000

84,731 84,075

7.05 7.10

597,195 597,021

Ton

$251.23 $223.67

Eggs, Chicken (Market)

2014 9-2013

$94,075,000 $76,772,000

Doesnt Apply

84,447,930 89,166,240

Dozn

$1.11 $0.86

Cotten, including Acala and Pima Cotton

2014 10-2013

$80,199,000 $65,264,000

16,190 -19,895 9,025 - 26,545

3.11 - 6.66 3.18 - 3.60

123,244 124,280

500 Lb Bale

$514.05 - $848.33 $479.95 - $675.64

Year

Crop

Milk, including Market * and manufacturing

2014 1-2013

$1,442,690,000 $1,149,586,000

Almond (Kernel Basis)

2014 2-2013

$790,754,00 $672,768,000

Cattle and Calves *

2014 4-2013

$350,092,000 $283,729,000

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Chickens, including fryers and other chickens

2014 3-2013

$309,133,000 $330,251,00

Sweet Potatoes

2014 5-2013

$217,003,000 $207,305,000

17,567 17,261

Tomatoes, including market and processing *

2014 8-2013

$183,950,000 $125,291,000

Silage (Corn)

2014 7-2013

Hay (Alfalfa)

1 100

Rank-2013

Gross Value

Acres Harvested Number of Head

Rank

Doesnt Apply 99,907 98,941 312,752 317,977 number of head 67,999,309 79,306,738 number of head

8.60 8.61 per head 6.03 5.90 per head

*(1)Milk and Almonds, the top two commodities, comprise more than half (551/3%) of the production value; (3) 2014: Includes calves, cull bulls (dairy & beef), replacement heifers (dairy & beef) and stocker cattle. (3) 2013: Includes calves, cull bulls (dairy & beef), replacement heifers (dairy & beef) and stocker cattle. (6) 2013-2014 Tomatoe pricing reflects wholsale after packing & Shipping.

GRAPH SOURCE: Merced County Department of Agriculture 2014

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Should your manager be paid overtime? Most businesses in the Central Valley today employ managers in various capacities. Because these jobs typically require a significant commitment of time, many businesses pay their managers a fixed salary, regardless of the number of hours worked in a day. The ability to pay managers in such a manner may be put in jeopardy latBruce Sarchet er in 2016, once Attorney, Littler a change in the Mendelson Law Firm federal regulations relating to overtime pay goes into effect. This article will summarize that proposed change and will provide suggestions for addressing the potential impact on your business. As always, this article does not substitute for the advice of legal counsel. By way of background, and in the broadest sense, there are two categories of workers: those who are paid to get a job done and those who are paid by the hour.

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Employment lawyers and human resources professionals use arcane terminology to describe such employees: “exempt” employees are paid a salary to get a job done, and “non-exempt” employees are paid an hourly wage. Non-exempt employees in California receive overtime pay after eight hours of work in a day, or 40 hours of work in a week, while exempt employees are not entitled to overtime pay. The employer bears the burden of proving that a job qualifies for an exemption from overtime. To qualify for an exemption from overtime, an employee must generally meet three tests which relate to: (1) the quality of the work performed; (2) the quantity of such work performed, and (3) the minimum compensation provided to the employee. Many managers qualify for the “executive” exemption: • Quality: The primary duty is the management of the enterprise or of a customarily recognized department or subdivision; the manager customarily and regularly directs the work of two or more full-time employees; the manager has the authority to hire or fire employees or make effective recommendations regarding hiring/ firing; and the manager customarily and regularly exercises independent

judgment and discretion. • Quantity: The manager’s primary duty must be the performance of the exempt work described above. • Compensation: The manager must be paid at least twice the minimum wage ($37,440 per year in 2015, increased to $41,600 year on Jan. 1, 2016). It is this third component, the “compensation” test, which is subject to further increases in the future. On June 30, President Obama and U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez released a 295-page Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, seeking public comments on proposed changes to the “white collar” overtime exemption regulations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. In summary, the Department of Labor proposes to set the minimum salary required for the “white collar” exemptions (including managers) at the 40th percentile of weekly earnings for full-time salaried workers. Currently, based on 2013 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this would amount to a minimum salary of $47,892 annually. However, the DOL expects that the 40th percentile will increase to $50,440 annually by the time a final rule is issued in 2016. The regulation also establishes a mechanism for automatically updating the

salary levels on an annual basis. In his statement on the proposal, President Obama claims that under the new salary level, five million additional workers will be eligible for overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours per week. The regulation is not yet final – in October the House of Representatives recently held hearings regarding the DOL’s proposal. However, it is widely anticipated that the regulations will become final some time in 2016. The options available to California employers will be limited. Employers who currently pay their managers more than $41,600 but less than $50,400 per year can either increase their managers’ salary to the new level or pay overtime for hours worked in excess of eight in a day, or 40 in a week. It is also strongly recommended that employers pay close attention to the first two parts of the exemption test, and be sure that the quality of the work performed, and the quantity of such work, are also sufficient to meet the requirements for the exemption from overtime pay. – Bruce Sarchet is an attorney with the firm of Littler Mendelson and represents employers in labor and employment law matters. You can contact him at bsarchet@littler.com.

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Turning groups of individuals into teams Steve Jobs has been heralded as a great leader — and at times a difficult person to work for — at Apple. The one thing many employees have said is, “He got us to do things we didn’t think were possible.” A leader’s job is to take individuals and help them operate as a team so the organization’s goals can be accomplished. Last month I discussed why teams are so important. Babe Ruth once said, Peter Johnson “You may have Pacific - Eberhardt the greatest School of Business bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime.” So how do you ensure you have a team and not a bunch of individual stars? Follow these eight steps to building a great team: understanding the reason for the team; involving the right people; setting clear expectations; understanding our own leadership styles; providing feedback; measuring achievements; holding the team accountable; and celebrating success. Each of these steps is critical to the success of great team-building. Last month we addressed the first four in the list. This month we’ll look at the last four. Step 5: Provide regular feedback Research shows a main reason people leave their jobs is because of their relationship with their supervisor. During exit interviews, former employees say they had no idea how they were doing and how their work impacted their co-workers. People want to know they matter to the success of the team. As team leaders, we have to connect the dots. Everyone should know what their role is and how it impacts others in accomplishing the organization’s mission. The archaic way of providing feedback once a year through an annual review is out. The trend now is to address accomplishments or deficiencies immediately while there is time to make corrections. Open communication allows employees to understand what they are doing right and what needs to improve. Step 6: Measure success If I teach you a new game but don’t tell you how get the best score, or even how to score, how can I expect you to do well? As leaders, we need to make sure everyone understands our mission — and how we measure success. For a for-profit business it may be net profit. For a nonprofit, it may be more about accomplishing our mission: how many did we feed or how many kids participated in our programs? Step 7: Accountability At the end of any project, understand what went right, what needs

improvement and how everyone contributed. Explore ways the team could be more effective. If the team falls below expectations, goals or projections, discuss why it happened and the role of each person in the ultimate performance of the team. Step 8: Celebrate success If the team hits the target, celebrate the success. Leaders often overlook this step, but is one of the most impor-

tant. Often we tell everyone they did a great job but then immediately reward them with the next project. Take a moment to reflect on success and truly acknowledge everyone’s contribution. Make sure people understand the role they played in the success of the project. A lot of managers bring their employees together and expect a great team will automatically emerge. The

reality is that it takes work and a conscientious desire to continually support the team through these eight steps. In the end you will find an appreciated, motivated and successful team. – Peter Johnson is the Director of the Westgate Center for Leadership and the Institute for Family Business in the Eberhardt School of Business at the University of the Pacific. He welcomes your feedback at peterjohnson@pacific.edu.

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Providing excellent holiday service away from work During a break at the managers meeting the CEO casually asked those at the table, “What’s happening with you for Thanksgiving?” The manager sitting next to her immediately rolled her eyes and moaned, “My in-laws are coming over again.” While the other leaders’ comments were either neutral or positive no one objected to the John Parker first comment Professional and most nodded Development in sympathetic Adventures understanding. Family at the holidays can be a blessed challenge! Customer service opportunities will occur this season at the homes of loved ones and friends. They can test our mettle and patience. If we respond well they can help us improve our overall personal and professional service. Here are ten ideas for family and friends “customer service” success at holiday parties and events. Most of them are transferable to our workplace situations. One of them may

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just save your holiday! Use good judgment in all situations Nordstrom is famous for stellar customer service and their main customer service rule is, “Use good judgement.” Good judgment survives when we watch for social pirates and avoid getting sucked into their drama or games. If they rock your boat pause and regain your “good judgment sea legs.” Let it go Seek to release offenses arising from past hurts or current expectations. They provide a ready temptation. A subtly sarcastic comment can push our buttons. Triggers may come in the form of opinions, advice, or flat-out insults. Some family members make their strongest — and unhealthiest — connections with relatives by bringing up past offenses. It’s enticing bait with a big hook. Don’t be lured in. Be aware and prepare to stay calm and carry on! Manage your expectations Hold your hopes and desires for the event loosely. We may fantasize that our contribution to the occasion will be a wonderful, show-stopping success. We can accidently let our guard down as we say to ourselves, “This year it will all be grand, especially since I’m bringing such a great (expensive, beautiful, tasty) appetizer (side-dish, salad, dessert, game, or

gift).” Then at the first inkling of disapproval we may crash and burn. Contribute! As long as you manage your expectations, go ahead, thoughtfully take a risk and bring something special. That new dish or fun game may indeed be the hit of the party. If it’s not, be proud of yourself for giving it a whirl. Chances are someone will be blessed that you made a special effort to give. Dress for success Just like at work, dress appropriately, up or down, for your party group. Modesty doesn’t seek attention, showoff, or make a scene. Humility pays attention to quietly uplift and encourage others. Give compliments Flattery is false. Compliments are sincere. Letting someone know specifically what you appreciate about them can go a long ways to building relationships and healing old wounds. Sometimes it’s nice to give a compliment in front of everyone, other times a private word is better, or, both may work. Communicate carefully Watch out for worn-out sarcasm and teasing, as well as comments about people’s appearance or weight. Body language, such as a smile and eye-contact, and a caring tone of voice, positively aligned with your actual words, can go a long way to encourage.

This takes empathy and thoughtfulness and is another reason to take a “good judgment” attitude inventory before arriving at the party. Offer to help If you are told no help is needed, let them know you’re still available if needed. Then check back later with a similar offer just in case. Making ourselves available and useful gives us joy too. Engage and listen Often at get-togethers there are those who get ignored. Perhaps it’s the child underfoot, the lonely senior, or the sullen teenager. Engaging with them may take extra work and can reap extra benefits as we stretch our social abilities and skills. Take breaks We sometimes take them at work, so why not take a few minutes at the party to catch your breath too? It well help you reflect, refocus, and refresh— benefitting yourself and others too. After reading all this you may say it’s easier to stay home and watch TV. But I hope you won’t. Going and giving means happier holidays for all! “Say, ‘Hey, Happy Holidays!’” for excellent holiday service! – John Parker is the founder of Professional Development Adventures and an instructor for the UC Davis Center for Human Services. You can reach him at coachingparker@comcast.net.

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BRIEFS Tracy’s new fire chief comes from Stanislaus County TRACY — Randall Bradley, 53, is the new fire chief for Tracy. He was scheduled to start Dec. 1. Bradley was the fire chief for the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District. The city of Tracy held a fivemonth national recruitment for the position and Bradley was chosen out of 35 candidates. Bradley has earned a master’s degree in Public Administration, two bachelor’s degrees, and an Executive Fire Officer Certification from the National Bradley Fire Academy. During his career as fire chief, he has established prosperous working relationships, the city of Tracy said. He has also managed fire suppression, paramedic, hazardous material, public education and fire prevention programs.

University of the Pacific announces commencement speaker STOCKTON — Kate Moses, the founding editor of Salon.com, will be the featured speaker at University of the Pacific’s 159th commencement ceremony on May 14, 2016. A seventh-generation native of San Francisco, Moses graduated with honors in 1984 from College of the Pacific, the university’s liberal arts and sciences college. She majored in English with concentrations in women’s studies and art history. In 2010, she was inducted as an alumna into the university’s chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. “I’m truly moved and honored to be asked to return to my alma mater to speak to the Moses Class of 2016 at their commencement,” Moses said in a press release. “Pacific had dreams for me, and it encouraged me to follow mine. I credit Pacific and my remarkable, generous professors for not just giving me a solid educational foundation for my life beyond them, but for inspiring me, truly, to believe in my own potential, and to strive for the dream that we shared for my future.” As a founding senior editor and contributing writer for Salon.com, from 1997-2001, Moses co-edited the popular, pioneering daily feature “Mothers Who Think.” “With her writer’s eye, Kate encapsulates what makes Pacific special: the strong connection between faculty and students, the heartfelt investment faculty make in their students, the difference this university can make in a life,” President Pamela A. Eibeck said in a press release. “It will be a tremendous opportunity for our graduates to be able to reflect on their Pacific experiences through hers.”

Stockton physician appointed to osteopathic medical board SACRAMENTO — Cyrus Fram Buhar has been appointed to the Osteopathic Medical Board of California by Gov. Jerry Brown. Buhari, a 41-year-old Stockton native, has been a physician at the San Joaquin Cardiology Medical Group since 2013. Buhari’s career from 2008 to 2013 included serving as an assistant clinical professor of medicine and physician at the Central California Faculty Medical Group, a physician in the Veterans Affairs Central California Healthcare System and at the Community Hospitalist Medical Group. Buhari earned a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Western University of Health Sciences.

Financial Center Credit Union begins online voting contest STOCKTON — Stockton’s Financial Center Credit Union will give $10,000 to the not-for-profit organization that gets the most votes during its Guardian Angel campaign. The campaign is an online voting contest that will allow community members to choose San Joaquin County-based not-forprofits to be rewarded for their work. The non-profit with the most votes by Dec. 22 will take the $10,000 top award. The runner up will get $5,000. Residents can nominate their favorite non-profit and cast their votes at Financial Center Credit Union’s website at fccuburt.org/angel. “Our cooperative has had a long history of community involvement and giving, and we’re looking to inspire others in the community to do the same,” the credit union President and CEO Michael Duffy said in a press release. “Credit unions are based on the principle of people helping people, so it’s important to us that the cooperative helps out fellow community members who are in need.”

Colangelo announces candidacy for Stockton City Council STOCKTON — Stockton businessman Steve Colangelo announced Nov. 9 that he will run for City Council in District 2 next year. Colangelo is the owner of Metro Expositions where he produces home and garden shows in Lodi, Stockton and Modesto. He and his wife, Karen, also own American Event Rentals, an event supply company. District 2 in Stockton is currently represented by Dan Wright, an elementary school Colangelo principal who was appointed to the City Council in January to complete the term vacated by Council Member Kathy Miller, who was elected to the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors. Colangelo has also been a radio announcer and an auxiliary police officers. Colangelo is a past president of the Stockton Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Stockton Asparagus Festival. He also has served as financial vice president of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. In 2014, Colangelo ran unsuccessfully for election to the U.S. House to represent the 9th Congressional District of California.

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BRIEFS Turlock Irrigation District signs new solar power deal TURLOCK — Turlock Irrigation District has agreed to purchase clean renewable solar power from SunPower. The 20-year agreement will be served by a new 54-megawatt (AC) solar photovoltaic power plant at SunPower’s Rosamond Solar site in Kern County. The site is expected to be operational by the end of 2016 and serve approximately 20,000 homes. TID estimates that the deal will move the district about 7 percent closer to the state’s renewable energy standard of 50 percent by 2030. Construction on the new solar power site began in Kern County’s Antelope Valley in November. It is hoped the facility will eventually support up to 300 megawatts of solar power generation and provide 350 jobs during peak construction. “Today, power generated from solar plants is costcompetitive with power from traditional, fossil fuel burning plants,” Tom Werner, SunPower CEO and president said in a release. “We are pleased to partner with Turlock Irrigation District to enable more homes and businesses to take advantage of the region’s abundant and sustainable solar resource.”

Olsen honored by California Small Business Association RIVERBANK – The California Small Business Association honored Assembly Republican Leader Kristin Olsen, of Riverbank, as its Legislator of the Year during its annual California Small Business Roundtable Retreat in Placerville Nov. 8. “Assembly Republican Leader Olsen is a tireless advocate for California’s small businesses, so we are pleased to have this opportunity to recognize the work she has done to fight back against burdensome regulations in our state, and to bring forward common-sense reforms that work for every community,” said said California Small Business Association President Betty Jo Toccoli. According to the group, during Olsen’s time in the State Assembly, she has successfully passed reforms to economic, environmental, and education policies in order to protect and grow jobs and facilitate educaOlsen tional excellence in California. “I am honored to fight every day on behalf of those who provide good jobs and opportunity for Californians across the state,” Olsen said. The California Small Business Association is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization that makes its mission to provide small business with a voice in state and federal governments. Each year, it honors state representatives for their efforts to foster a business-friendly environment in California.

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Cooke appointed Turlock’s interim city manager TURLOCK — Municipal Services Director Michael Cooke has been named Turlock’s interim city manager. The City Council unanimously approved the appointment at its meeting Nov. 10. “Director Cooke will do an excellent job managing Turlock’s day-to-day operations,” said Turlock Mayor Gary Soiseth. “He has the required skills, knowledge, and steady leadership to be an effective interim city manager.” Turlock City Manager Roy Wasden announced last month that he will retire. His last day of work is scheduled for Dec. 7. Cooke has served as the planning manager and the municipal services director during his 22-year career with the city of Turlock. “I am honored that the Turlock City Council has selected me for this temporary assignment,” Cooke said. “City Manager Roy Wasden has been a steadfast leader and servant of this community for the past six and a half years, and his shoes are impossible to fill. Nevertheless, the city of Turlock has outstanding employees and a dedicated City Council, and I am looking forward to working with all of them on continuing to move this great organization onward and upward. Together, we will ensure a smooth transition for Roy’s permanent replacement.”

Oakdale student appointed to Community Colleges Board of Governors Andrew Campbell, 23, of Oakdale, has been appointed to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. Campbell has been a student services representative in the Rep. Jeff Denham’s office since earlier this year. He has worked as an event sales cashier at Modesto Junior College and was an apprentice at Norquist Heating, Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal Company in 2012. Campbell is pursuing an Associate of Arts degree in business administration at Modesto Junior College.

Turlock retirement community named Water Saving Hero TURLOCK — Covenant Village of Turlock retirement community won the city’s Water Saving Hero award. The facility reduced its water use by 4.9 million gallons between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30. The award is given to residents and businesses that make an extra effort to conserve water at home or in the workplace. Covenant Village’s savings largely came from making small changes in habits and landscape maintenance. The center evaluated and made adjustments and repairs to the sprinkler systems and added mulch to the landscape to retain moisture. Residents also reduced personal usage by taking shorter showers and turning off the water while brushing their teeth. They also collected water that normally runs down the drains and used it to water flowers and plants. “It takes a community effort to make even the smallest of difference,” Executive Director Bob Howell said in a press release. “With encouragement and hard work by our staff and residents, we’ve seen great results on our water reduction.”

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BRIEFS UC Merced plan bolstered by regents’ decision

MERCED — The University of California Board of Regents approved a plan in November to add 10,000 students over the next three years. That approval will help UC Merced move ahead with its plan to nearly double its enrollment as part of its 2020 plan. All nine UC campuses that educate undergraduates will see California resident enrollment rise. A state budget allocation of $25 million will pay for the increase. The university will provide an additional $25 million. The UC system is also requesting $6 million in state funding to accommodate 600 more graduate students in the following two years. The plan will allow UC Merced to double its physical capacity by 2020. The university will now move ahead with the project that will add 919,000 assignable square feet to campus facilities. The project is expected to cost approximately $1.14 billion. The university currently occupies 104 of the 840 acres it controls. When completed, the new facilities will allow the UC Merced to serve nearly 4,000 additional students. UC Merced opened in 2005 and currently enrolls about 6,600 students on its Central Valley campus.

Christmas parade set for Dec. 5 MERCED — The 21st Annual Hometown Christmas Parade will start at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5. The event is presented by the Active 20-30 Club of Merced, along with EECU and city of Merced. The theme is “Miracle on Main Street.” The parade will start at West Main and “G” street and continue along the city approved route. Check in time begins at 1:15 p.m.

Memorial Hospital Los Banos named Top Performer LOS BANOS — Memorial Hospital Los Banos was recognized for its pneumonia and perinatal care as a Sutter Health 2014 Top Performers on Key Quality Measures. The recognition comes from The Joint Commission, the nation’s leading accreditor of health care organizations. Memorial Hospital Los Banos was one of 13 Sutter hospitals to receive the recognition for providing quality health care, specifically for excellence in evidence-based clinical processes shown to improve care for certain medical conditions. Only 31.5 percent of Joint Commission-accredited

hospitals and critical access hospitals in the nation earned the of Top Performer for quality performance distinction. “Rating assessments like The Joint Commission’s Top Performer program are crucial to improving quality and lowering the cost of health care nationwide,” Chief Medical Officer Dr. Stephen Lockhart for Sutter Health said in a press release. “These recognitions validate the tireless efforts of our doctors, nurses and care teams to reduce rates of infection, lower overall costs of care and keep more people well and out of the hospital.”

Merced College names new vice president of instruction MERCED — Brian Ellison will be Merced College’s new vice president of instruction. The appointment was approved by the college’s governing Board of Trustees during its regular meeting on Nov. 10. Ellison has served as the dean of Vocational Education at Merced College, dean of Instruction at City College of San Francisco, and vice president of Instruction and Student Services at San Diego Continuing Education. He also taught psychology and sociology at Merced College from 1988-2000. “I’m very excited to return to Merced College where the quality of instruction has always been a hallmark of excellence,” said Ellison in a statement. He will begin his during in January.

Los Banos food banks to receive Sutter Health donations LOS BANOS — Sutter Health will donate $5,000 to two charities in Los Banos, the company said. The Salvation Army and Manna Ministries will each receive $2,500 from the health care company. The money will support the nonprofits’ food banks. “Our care teams play a special part in creating healthier communities,” said Pat Fry, CEO of Sutter Health. “Partnering with local food banks is another way we give back and help families stay well-nourished.” Over the past seven years, Sutter Health’s donations to community food banks total more than $1.6 million.

Scholarship fund established at Merced College MERCED — The family of Penny Lowry, a longtime counselor at Merced College, established a scholarship fund in her name. The scholarship will be aimed at single mothers trying to continue their education. Lowry raised three children as a single parent and managed to complete her education. She worked at Chapman College, spent three months in 1971 as a clerk in the World Campus Afloat program and began working at Merced College in 1971. While at Merced College, she earned an associate of arts degree from Merced College. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social sciences and a master’s degree in human resources from Chapman College. She worked at Merced College for 35 years before passing away in June. Anyone wishing to donate to the scholarship can send contributions to the Penny Lowry Memorial Scholarship Fund at Merced College Foundation, 3600 M Street, Merced, CA 95348-2898.

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Proper planning can minimize tax burden As we come to the end of another tax year, it is time to start planning for 2016. If you have not implemented proper tax strategies throughout 2015, it is not too late to take some lastminute action. Tax year 2015 did not bring much in the way of tax legislation. Given the dysfunction in Congress and the Executive Branch, that is not too surprising. Many Jason Harrel provisions of the Calone & Harrel Internal Revenue Law Group Code that expired at the end of tax year 2014 need extender legislation to continue them into tax year 2015. As of late November, that tax extender legislation had not been enacted, so we are in a guessing game as to if and when Congress will pass a tax extender bill applicable to tax year 2015. Hopefully Congress gets on this soon so individuals and businesses can plan properly. Typically, when planning at the end of the year, individuals and businesses want to defer income and accelerate deductions. Year-end planning is an

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inexact process. However, a review of planning options can produce benefits for taxpayers by postponing or accelerating items of income and deduction. Tax planners may use the following strategies to assist both individual and business clients: When to defer income If you’ll be in the same or lower tax bracket next year, you probably want to delay the receipt of year-end income until early next year, provided the delay does not jeopardize your prospect of collecting the income. Strategies to defer income include: • Delay collections; • Defer compensation; • Take year-end bonus in the next tax year; • Maximize retirement plan contributions; • Close capital transactions in the next tax year to gain the deferral of time to report the gain. Additionally, if you are close to being subject to the Net Investment Income tax, you may also want to defer the receipt of additional income. When to accelerate income A rule of thumb says you should defer income if at all possible. But in the following situations, it may be better to accelerate income: • Change in income level or tax bracket;

• Liability for Alternative Minimum Tax; • Itemized deductions exceed taxable income. You can accelerate income by • Collecting receivables; • Taking your year-end bonus in current tax year; • Treating restricted stock as vested; • Disposing of your incentive stock options; • Taking IRA or retirement plan distributions if over 59½; • Disposing of installment notes; Taking dividends; • Selling capital assets. Accelerating deductions If you need to accelerate deductions, you can use the following techniques: • Doubling up on charitable contributions by paying next year’s with this year’s; • Realizing losses on investments; • Taking bad debt deductions; • Accelerating purchases of business equipment; • Prepaying state and local income taxes (but be sure to consider AMT issues); • Prepaying property taxes. Business taxpayers can take advantage of the foregoing strategies as well. A major tax planning strategy for businesses is the purchase of equipment to take advantage of bonus depreciation or Section 179 expensing. The 2014 Code

Section 179 expensing has not been extended for tax year 2015, but the general consensus is that it will. An additional, but frequently overlooked, tax benefit for businesses is the Code Section 199 domestic activities deduction. Many types of businesses can take advantage of the Section 199 deduction including manufacturing, construction, oil related work, film production, agriculture and many other activities. Another tax benefit to be explored is the de minimis safe harbor threshold amount under the final “repair regs.” Currently, a de minimis safe harbor under the repair regs allows taxpayers to deduct certain items costing $5,000 or less and that are deductible in accordance with the company’s accounting policy. The regulations also provide a $500 de minimis safe harbor threshold for taxpayers without an applicable financial statement. In closing, realizing benefits from tax planning starts with putting in the time and effort to meet with your certified public accountant or tax attorney to review your particular situation and provide a complete analysis. – Jason W. Harrel is a Partner at Calone & Harrel Law Group, LLP. He is a certified specialist in taxation. Mr. Harrel may be reached at jwh@caloneandharrel.com.

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