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Honoring self-sacrificing heroes Finally, it’s snowing in the mountains! It’s starting to feel a bit like Christmas. Lots of needed rain poured on the Valley around Thanksgiving. It was a great time to read a book, make your holiday shopping list (I’m big on lists), visit your local merchants and knock out some of those gifts and decorate your tree. Or you could Sharon do what my Alley Calone husband and I did and go see “Hacksaw Ridge.” I loved that movie. it was packed with action and filled with one man’s desire to serve our great country his way. Boy, did he! Tears filled my eyes as I rooted him on. Talk about resolve. Pvt. Desmond Doss, a devout Seventh Day Adventist, was the first conscientious objector to be awarded the Congressional Medal

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The motorcade for Deputy Dennis Wallace’s funeral proceeds through Modesto.

of Honor. He served, without bearing arms, during WWII. Doss was drafted in 1942 and at first was ostracized by fellow soldiers for his pacifist stance but went on to earn their respect after he risked his life to save 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa – all without firing a shot. God clearly had a veil of protection over him. Mel Gibson knocked it out of the park with this film. It looks like being politically incorrect is becom-

ing the new norm. That suits me just fine. This movie is a must see! A history lesson entwined with a human lesson, it doesn’t get much better than that. Closer to home, hundreds of people gathered in Modesto, Nov. 22, to pay their respects to one of Stanislaus County’s finest, Deputy Dennis Wallace, a 20 year veteran. Our hearts and prayers go out to his friends and family. Many remember Wallace as a great

man. On Nov. 13, He was killed in the line of duty in Hughson while investigating a suspicious vehicle. We’re thankful for his service, sacrifice and desire to proWallace tect our citizens. I’m sadden by the lack of respect for peace officers that has swept our nation. We must stop these senseless murders and restore peace and order to our communities. God bless you, Deputy Wallace. Remember to shop locally this holiday season. We have hundreds of small businesses that count on our support. I personally enjoy visiting the local retailers each year, seeing the merchandise and saying hello to old friends. It’s a big part of my holiday excitement. Please remember our food banks this time of year. Stockton’s Emergency Food Bank tells me it is in need of donations. Merry Christmas, God bless America, Sharon Alley Calone

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Major expansion planned for Lodi’s WOW By NORA HESTON TARTE Business Journal writer nhestontarte@cvbizjournal.com LODI — For several years, World of Wonders President Sally Snyde has been hard at work on a plan to change the face of Lodi, and it’s no small undertaking. “I’ve been thinking about it for three years,” Snyde said of the three-phase plan she unveiled at November’s State of the City address. “We just wanted to be prepared before we went out into the public.” Snyde plans to expand the science museum to bring in more tourism dollars and beautify some of the less visually appealing streets in Lodi. Its estimated cost is $17 million. “I think (the expansion will) boost the economy because we’re currently talking about a lot of unused buildings,” said Visit Lodi CEO and President Nancy Beckman. Snyde is confident the benefits will reach beyond the city. “Other cities the same size will be able to copy what we do,” Snyde ex-

plained. “It’ll be a model for small towns across the whole country.” The proposal includes transforming the 9,000-square-foot museum into a 51,000-square-foot urban park complete with a carousel, media dome, expanded retail space, a rooftop observatory, café, and tree-lined lit walking areas. “We’re very supportive of the concept,” Beckman said. “I think this is something that will be very visible and very attractive to visitors to our community.” With the added space, Snyde believes the museum will be able to accommodate 10 daily fieldtrips instead of the four the museum hosts now. That’s good news for the schools the museum must turn away. To shoulder some of the costs, Snyde is looking to volunteers. For example, Lodi architect John Della Monica developed the building plans with Snyde free of charge. “All of us that have been involved with this project are all volunteers because we believe in it,” Snyde said. Despite hundreds of pro bono man-hours, the museum still has a

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World of Wonders museum currently has 9,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits.

hefty sum to raise, so it’s looking to the community for help. Phase one of the project includes the purchase and demolition of buildings on Sacramento Street. To fund this phase, the nonprofit needs to raise $2.5 million. Fundraising is already underway. Snyde makes presentations, asks for donations and connects with

people who want to make a difference in the Central Valley. It’s not a new concept. The museum, which opened in 2009, was funded in large part by community donations. To cover the remainder, staff members are applying for grants Please see WOW Page 10

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The Calturas Winery project will occupy the former Plummer Automall on Kettleman Lane.

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LODI — A long dormant former auto dealership is slated to get a new life early next year if all goes according to plan. The former Plummer Automall, which sold its last vehicle in 2009, will become home to the Calturas Winery, Firehouse Restaurant and Brewery. Liquor licensing, for what will be the largest re-use project in the city of Lodi, was approved in late October. “They are taking a space that has been difficult to repurpose in terms of area,” said city of Lodi Business Development Manager Adam Brucker. “It will be great for visitation. It certainly ties in with the area wine industry.” The 11.69-acre site, at 1333 E. Kettleman Lane, was purchased by Tracy-based Kay Tayler Investments in late 2015. The site contains 70,000 square feet of building space and enough room for 350 to 400 parking spaces. Plans call for a 6,000-square-foot wine tasting bar that will include a lounge and tasting room. The project is also slated to include a wood-fired pizza kitchen with menus that will change monthly. Developers hope to have celebrity chefs come to the facility for cooking demonstrations, classes and dinners. A center for wine production is also planned for the site. The facility will include space for shipping and storage as well as a crushing

venue. Clients will be able to have the center process and bottle their own grapes. The facility will also feature a beer pub that will allow for tasting and outdoor entertainment venues that will accommodate at least 14 entertainment dates per year. The fact that the facility will include both beer as well as wine tasting will set Calturas apart. “There is Lodi Beer Co. downtown and a new brewery will be opening next year,” said Brucker. “We have 85-plus wineries in the area, to add something like this will add to the appeal.” Area economic development and visitor groups hope the new complex will add to the region’s already bustling tourism industry. Developers see the facility drawing visitors from up to 90 miles from Lodi. The facility’s location near Highway 99 and its proximity to hotels such as the Holiday Inn Express on East Kettleman Lane and the Hampton Inn & Suites on North Beckman Road should make the facility a major draw for area tourists. “I think it’s another symbol of the potential for wine-related business development,” said Lodi Wine and Grape Commission Program Manager Stuart Spencer. He said Lodi’s growing collection of wineries combined with its proximity to big cities will add to its reputation as a wine tourist mecca. “Every weekend there are more and more tourists that come here drawn by our wine facilities,” he said. “It all goes hand-in-hand.”

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Stockton hopes NCAA tournament scores By SIM RISSO Business Journal writer srisso@cvbizjournal.com STOCKTON — March Madness is coming to Stockton. The city’s downtown arena will host the 2017 regionals of the NCAA’s Division I women’s basketball tournament. Both the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight will be played in Stockton, March 2527, with the winner punching a ticket to the Final Four in Lexington, Kentucky. It’s the first time Stockton has hosted the event, and it figures to be a good opportunity for the city. “For us this is huge,” said Visit Stockton CEO Wes Rhea. “This is really the pinnacle of the kind of activity we work toward bringing to Stockton. This is the largest event we’ve had in memory that anyone can really recall.” Visit Stockton and the University of the Pacific, the host university, partnered to bring the event to town. Rhea said the NCAA provides a budget to get everything

done, so it won’t cost the city a lot of money, but it’s going to take a lot of work to get things up to NCAA standards. That starts with 100 staff positions, many of which will be filled by volunteers. The University of the Pacific will play a big part. It’s already begun preparing to make sure everything is up to speed by the time the tournament rolls around. “We’ve already had a couple of our staff people visit a regional last year to see how a women’s basketball regional went,” said Pacific Director of Athletics Ted Leland. “We’ve had two visits from the NCAA staff already to Stockton, numerous phone calls and one of the requirements is that your host university must play a game in the arena that you’re going to host the event in. We’re going downtown on Dec. 10 to host a doubleheader men’s game and women’s game at the arena.” The event is expected to provide a positive economic impact for the city. It figures to bring in revenue from

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How Amgen chose Modesto as a race host By KENT HOHLFELD Business Journal writer khohlfeld@cvbizjournal.com

MODESTO — Hosting a stage of one of the top cycling races in the world is no easy feat. Few cities know that better than Modesto, which will host a stage of the Amgen Tour of California for the fourth time in May. “Clearly the Tour de France is the standard bearer and the most popular race in the world,” said Michael Roth, vice president of communications for AEG, which sponsors the race. “Any discussion of the top three or four cycling races in the world includes this race.” Next year’s race will feature seven stages covering 600 miles. It will start in Sacramento, May 14 and end in Pasadena on May 20. Modesto has become a regular stop for the race. When riders begin Stage 2 in Modesto on May 15, it will be the fifth time the city has hosted either a start or finish. One key difference this time is that Modesto was asked if the city was interested in hosting a stage. Previously, cities had to submit a proposal and wait to be selected. “Once we saw some of our needs for the year, we approached some of the cities and streamlined the RFP process,” said Roth. “We looked back in our history. We looked at fan interest; how they came out to support the race. We looked at how the city fit in with the race. Can they contain some of the physical challenges of the course? We also look for the resources and support from city services like local police to take on the additional support services.” Modesto has budgeted $125,000 to

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Modesto will host a stage next May for the first time since 2011.

pay for those needs. It’s a financial responsibility that some cities are reluctant to take on. “I know that it is a difficult decision for some cities,” said Roth. “The willingness to provide the needed support is what won the day for Modesto.” Most of the money comes from area sponsors. Fundraising has already begun for the local organizing committee and Visit Modesto, the city’s tourism and convention bureau. “We are just starting to put together the fundraising packets,” said Visit Modesto’s CEO Jennifer Mullen. “We are going to want to get fundraiser campaigns going pretty quickly.” Mullen has been through the rigors of organizing race stages before. The visitors bureau works closely with the local organizing committee to make the stage a success. Race organizers are soliciting sponsorships ranging from $100 to $25,000.

“Every penny counts,” said Mullen. “We have sponsorships that include all different levels.” Raising money isn’t only hurdle to overcome in putting on the race. Past stages have included the work of more than 400 volunteers. The volunteers serve as road marshals to make sure vehicles don’t cross barriers and blunder onto the course. Others serve as bike valets for spectators who ride their bikes to the event. Other volunteers work at the race’s lifestyle festival. There are also volunteers who aid the hordes of media that travel with and cover the race. “We literally meet on a daily basis with organizers,” said Mullen. “The local organizing committee really puts it all together. It requires working with police, fire and getting street permits. It’s a major undertaking.” Having a strong local organizing committee is key to hosting a successful stage. The city of Modesto’s

business manager, Laurie Smith, has been part of the organizing committee of every race event. She has seen the event grow from a budget of $65,000 for the first stage in 2008 to its current budget. “We have had a long history with AEG,” she said. “We know how to put together a staff report for the City Council, and then they make the final decision.” Planning for the stage changes depending on whether a city is hosting a start or a finish. The organizing committee must coordinate with race organizers to make sure there are enough hotel rooms for the event. Those numbers depend on whether a city is hosting a start or finish and the distance between cities. “After a full day of riding you don’t want to put all of the teams in cars for several hours,” said Roth. “You want to be mindful of what the transfers are going to be. All of these things go into planning a race.” The reason cities go through the expense and months of planning for a single day of cycling action varies. Cities get a host of advertising on the race’s international broadcast. In the United States, the race is shown on the NBCSports network and each host city gets special advertising during the stage. The race also features a lifestyle festival and improves education on bike safety with local schools. The biggest reason is that it brings the best racers in the world to Modesto. “There is the community impact,” said Smith. “We have a large biking community. It’s a family-friendly event. This has become a significant part of who Modesto is.”

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NEW YORK —Donald Trump’s election could have a dramatic impact on area agricultural interests, according to a new report by the Rabobank Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory group. The group is made of more than 80 analysts who monitor and evaluate global market events that affect agriculture worldwide. President-elect Trump’s position on agricultural issues was never well-defined during the campaign. However, he had specific ideas regarding trade, labor and regulations that could change the way agricultural interests do business. “His trade policy is really big,” said the Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory group Senior Vice President Sterling Liddell. “Trade will have an effect across whole agricultural complex.” The group’s analysis claims his trade policies could cause “foreign exchange volatility, as well as changing business appetite and consumer confidence.” The United States is the world’s No. 1 agricultural exporter, accounting for almost $127 billion in sales. It currently has a trade surplus of about $20 billion in agricultural goods. The industry has benefited from free trade agreements that lower tariffs and give the United State access to markets around the world. Trump has said he would renegotiate or void many

of those agreements. That could send the price of U.S. products higher and change the international dynamics and affect grower margins. “Making sure we have good trade policies and functions is critical,” Liddell said. Another area of concern for agricultural interests could be labor. Sectors such as produce, animal protein and food service operation are highly dependent on migrant labor. Trump’s stated position in favor of building a southern border wall and deporting millions of undocumented migrants could cause labor shortages and pressure business’ margins, the report said. “Labor is also important but more so in meat processing and produce than soybeans and corn which is more mechanized,” said Liddell. While trade and labor policies could create challenges, the group expects the 2018 renewal of the farm bill to be smoother under a united Republican government. The economic impact of fiscal stimulus and tax changes are uncertain but could create a larger market for premium and luxury food and beverages. The analysis also expects U.S. economic growth to continue, which should create support for consumer food products, including premium products such as organic food, premium wine and spirits.

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The World of Wonders museum opened in 2009.

All of us that have been involved with this project are all volunteers because we believe in it.

Sally Snyde, WOW President

from to family foundations and corporations. Phase two involves the construction of the new spaces. Phase three is the closure of Sacramento Street between Pine and Elm streets to create an urban park. Completion of phase one is dependent on how long it takes to raise funds. After that, Snyde estimated phases two and three could be completed within two years. She expects fundraisers will look outside of the immediate area to obtain donations for the next two phases. “We will be very creative when it comes to our donor walls,” Snyde said. That includes acknowledging donors in “a fun way,” such as naming science exhibits after them. “They will be recognized.” One of the most popular sponsorship opportunities so far comes from the carousel. It’s a handcrafted, hand-painted work of art being imported from Ohio. “It’s going to be animals of the Valley, not just horses,” Snyde said. People are already committing to the outside figures that include Sandhill cranes and salmon for $25,000 each.

The carousel and the media dome are estimated to cost $1 million each. Aside from those two projects, the bulk of the construction will funnel money back into the city through job opportunities. A lot of the construction, however, will be donated. The media dome is coming from a company in the San Francisco Bay Area. It will be business as usual at the WOW museum during the expansion. There are no planned closures. Funding strategies for daily operations will also remain. No revenue is being taken from current operations to cover expansion costs. Seventy-five percent of the museum’s budget comes from earned revenue. That includes money raised through programs and admissions. Of the 52,000 visitors who went to the museum 2015, most weren’t Lodi residents. Only 25 percent comes from grants and donations. After the expansion is complete, the model won’t change. Snyde believes the proposed additions will pay for their own operating costs. Snyde sees overhauling Sacramento Street as a big positive. “Sacramento Street has always been known as the slums of Lodi,” Snyde said. When people come from out of town to visit the WOW, Snyde said they often see the blight across the street and choose not to explore the rest of the City. “I think it’s going to really beautify that area of the downtown,” Beckman said. Individuals and businesses interested in donating can contact Snyde directly, or visit the website, www.wowsciencemuseum.org.

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also the level of the event and how much effort and work it takes.” The event is in March, which will boost tourism at a time that is typically slow for Stockton. Visit Stockton has set aside nearly 1,800 hotel room nights. “If you look at the cities who have done it in the past, they’re usually anywhere from $1.8 to $2.2 million in economic impact,” said Rhea. “Just the teams and NCAA staff and media, we’re looking at $175,000 just in hotel rooms, and that’s not including anyone else who’s coming.” As the host university, Pacific will also benefit from the tournament. It’s an opportunity for exposure that will help the university, and it solidifies its relationship with Visit Stockton that could help bring more NCAA events to the city. “Always the optimist, I’m hoping our team gets in it, and we can have a hometown advantage,” said Leland. “You get visibility. It helps you in recruiting and raises the stature of your women’s basketball program nationally, and I think it also cements our partnership with Visit Stockton. We must do 10 or 11 events a year that they help us co-sponsor.” As for the NCAA, it’s pleased to add Stockton as a host city for the women’s basketball tournament and sees the potential for future events as well. “It continues to be a goal of those involved in the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship to identify new and growing

Memorial receives consumer award MODESTO — Memorial Medical Center has been named a 2016-17 Consumer Choice Award winner by National Research Corporation. The award recognizes U.S. hospitals that health care consumers identify as having the highest quality and image. It is the 15th year in a row Memorial has received the award. “Having earned this award for 15 straight years is validation for our approach to patient-centered care,” said Memorial Medical Center CEO Daryn Kumar. “We appreciate the recognition given us by our community, and do not take lightly our responsibility to earn our patients’ trust.” National Research conducts a market survey among more than 300,00 households to identify consumer perceptions on quality and image ratings. Hospitals are analyzed and ranked based on areas defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

markets that will provide a championship-worthy experience for our teams and fans,” NCAA Vice President for Women’s Basketball Championships Anucha Browne said in a statement. “We are excited to welcome Stockton to our host family for the first time and have great hopes not only for the 2017 regional but for possible future hosting op-

portunities there as well.” Tickets are on sale through the NCAA’s website. The Sweet 16 will be on Saturday, March 25 with the Elite Eight on Monday, March 27. Visit Stockton is hoping for good attendance to bolster the city’s chances of getting the NCAA to return to Stockton. “We want to show the NCAA that

our community can support an event of this caliber and that people will come out,” said Rhea. “It’s easy to rent a facility and host an event, but we want the audience there because it’s going to be on TV. We want the excitement in the crowd, and we know that Stockton will step up and support this event so we can get events like this in the future.”

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RESTAURANTS & CATERERS In San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties. Ranked by number of employees. Ties are listed in alphabetical order. Rank

Restaurant name Address

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

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

3 4

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

12 13

Mezzo Restaurant 3499 Brookside Road, Ste. A Stockton, CA 95219 Bud’s Seafood & Grille 314 Lincoln Center Stockton, CA 95207

Owner

Total Number Phone of Employees Web address

Catering Offered

Banquet Capacity Total Capacity

Cuisine Hours of Operation

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

Yes

Steve Coppello (209) 948-6609 angelinas.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

Yes

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

Yes Required

300 inside

Yes

Yes indoors & outdoors

Yes

Steven Ding (209) 366-1800 woodbridgecrossing.net

Yes

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

Yes

Michael Whirlow (209) 466-2823 whirlows.com Michael Blevins, GM (209) 634-5471 turlockcountryclub.com Russ and Kathryn Munson (209) 334-6988 loditownehouse.com Noel Sanchez (209) 529-2829 jacobsfinedining.com Tutto Bene Foods, LLC (209) 473-7300 mezzostockton.com Bud Millsaps (209) 956-0270 budsseafood.com Judy and Scott Aspesi (209) 549-1101 dothedewz.com

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

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ordered the Jaws of Life from a local vendor in late October. It’s hoping to get the equipment in December and have a formal presentation ceremony with Firehouse Subs when it comes in. Two firefighter brothers started Firehouse Subs in Jacksonville, Florida in 1994. It has since spread to more than 1,000 locations across the United States and has one location in Canada and one in Puerto Rico. Following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Firehouse Subs created its Public Safety Foundation to assist with the recovery. Since then, the foundation has granted more than $23 million to first-responders. Any first-responder agency is eligible for a grant from Firehouse Subs if there’s a location nearby. Espinoza’s Firehouse Subs also wants to help local firefighters by providing free food when they’re fighting nearby fires. Fortunately, there haven’t been any wildfires in the area since his Stockton restaurant opened, but he’s ready to help if the situation arises. “As far as donations, wherever Please see FIREHOUSE Page 29

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“Hey Turlock” boosts community events By MELISSA HUTSELL Business Journal writer mhutsell@cvbizjournal.com TURLOCK — Businesses and nonprofit groups in southern Stanislaus County looking for an easy way to promote their events now have a new resource thanks to two local women and the technology they’ve developed. HeyTurlock.com is a web-based platform for the community and its businesses to showcase, search and share citywide events. “Our community needs Hey Turlock because we have so much activity happening,” said co-founder Ali Cox. “Out of towners are always asking, ‘Where should we go to eat?’ Locals ask, ‘What should we do?’ or ‘Have you heard about this event coming up?” The website, which is also mobile-friendly, is the only resource of its type in Turlock. It is both a calendar and a directory for local events,

businesses, venues and nonprofits. Basketball games, concerts, car shows, dance classes and grand openings are just a few of regional events listed. Users can search the site for free. Event organizers can promote events happening within the city limits of Turlock, Hughson, Denair, Hilmar and Stevenson on the site for free until Jan. 1. After that, events will be free to upload only if they’re posted six months in advance. The price increases incrementally for each month closer to the event date. Cox launched the site with her cousin, Hilary Smith Callis in late October. “Hilary and I both relocated back home to Turlock from San Francisco and New York City, respectively, and have found there to be so much activity in Turlock,” Cox explained. “Since moving home, we’ve been looking for a one-stop to learn about events in Turlock. There wasn’t one, so we decided to build it.”

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Ali Cox and Hilary Smith Callis started Hey Turlock to promote and coordinate local events.

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Needful Things fulfills store owner’s dream By NORA HESTON TARTE Business Journal writer nhestontarte@cvbizjournal.com TURLOCK — For Charlene Fry, owning her own store was a longtime dream. She and her husband had been involved in several other startups — including a sandwich shop and a lumberyard — but neither had been her own. “I wanted to open up like a country store,” Fry said. Long after being bought out of her previous businesses, Fry’s dream finally came to fruition when she opened Needful Things. It’s a shop near downtown Turlock that specializes in yarn, candles, organic soaps, taffy and more. For Fry, the vision filled a gap in Turlock’s business offerings. A local yarn store had closed not long before and there wasn’t anything quite like it on Main Street. As for the name, it’s a nod to a book by her favorite author, Stephen King. “I happened to be reading (“Needful Things”), and I told my husband it would be a cute name for a shop.” Her dog, Cujo, a 12-pound terri-

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Needful Things stocks specialty yarns in addition to candles, organic soaps and taffy.

er-schnauzer-looking rescue, is the shop’s official greeter. To open Needful Things, Fry pulled $40,000 from her personal savings. “You know, anytime you start a business, it’s a couple years (to turn a profit),” Fry explained. “You need to be adding to your business so that money goes into there.” Fry sells items she purchases wholesale from other businesses.

“People think I’m making candles and taffy at night. I’m not,” Fry laughed. She also rents space to vendors to bring in additional inventory and income. Cost varies based on square footage, and spaces range from a shelf to an entire room. Fry also takes a percentage of total sales to cover the cost of bags, the credit card machine, gift-wrap, adver-

tising and manpower to sell the items. Vendors include Nature Loves Skin and Queen Bean’s Treasures. “I just happened to stumble onto her shop one day,” said Queen Bean’s Treasures’ owner Regina Bean. “I was in there as a customer.” Bean had been looking for a second vendor opportunity for her collection of refurbished, shabby chic furniture and home décor. She asked Fry about her business, and when she realized there was an opening, she jumped at it. In mid-September, Needful Things became Bean’s second location (the other is in Linden) and in October, 50 percent of her sales came from Fry’s store. She is now Fry’s largest vendor. “The thing that I really loved about coming onboard with Charlene is she allowed me the freedom to turn my room into whatever I wanted,” Bean said. She painted the room she rents and rearranges items whenever she wants. “Not all places allow you that freedom.” Fry identifies location as her biggest obstacle. Located at 151 Thor Please see NEEDFUL Page 17

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St., she’s just off Main Street. Her side street location disqualifies her from being part of the Turlock Downtown Association. She said friendly shop owners keep her in the loop, but the association itself leaves her out of meetings because of her address. Fry said her location on Thor Street would be an issue anyway. “The way Thor runs through town, it kind of runs crooked,” she explained. “It’s a struggle to get people to know where we are.” She hopes getting on Yelp and being recognized as a yarn shop will help with that. “There is a new (building) owner, and I’m working on getting some lights outside,” Fry said of plans to increase accessibility. “We put signs down on the corner. It just takes time. Some time and some patience.” For the most part, Fry waves it off as a normal part of owning a new business. In addition to shop owner, Fry’s resume includes Realtor and real estate assistant at Century 21 (located across the street from her building) so her location was by no means a coincidence. Fry said she looked at multiple spaces on Main Street, but at 3,600 to 6,000 square feet, they were all too big. Instead, she set her sights on the 1,500-square-foot shop with

its own parking that she’s in now. “Being a startup business, you don’t want to jump in there and be spending all your money on rent,” she said. Fry is also gaining a reputation for stocking a specialty yarn with a very specific purpose. It’s called Ultra Pima and Ultra Pima Fine. It’s a 100 percent cotton

Not only does Fry carry the expensive yarn just for them, she offers a 10 percent discount to anyone associated with the group. “I think she’s the only one that carries it around here,” said the group’s organizer, Susie Wurm Marshall. “It’s not sold at like Michael’s or any of the other places that sell yarn.”

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Majority of employees shop online at work More than half of employees use work time to shop online, a survey from CareerBuilder found. According to CareerBuilder’s annual Cyber Monday survey, 53 percent of workers said they spend at least some work time holiday shopping on the internet. That’s up 3 percent from last year. Of that group, 43 percent spend an hour shopping online. The sur-

vey found a higher percentage of workers in information technology and financial services industries online shop compared to those in other industries. Employers aren’t ignoring the issue. Eleven percent said they have fired a worker for holiday shopping on the internet while at work. “Employers realize that you are going to be tempted by the

flurry of notifications regarding discounts throughout the day on Cyber Monday,” said Rosemary Haefner, chief human resources officer at CareerBuilder. “But it’s up to you to police yourself and schedule your time to make sure you’re getting your job done and productivity isn’t hurt while you save money shopping online.” Employees don’t necessarily use

work computers for shopping. As mobile technology grows, more workers are using their gadgets to shop. Forty-nine percent of employees use their personal smart phones or tablets to shop, an increase from 42 percent last year and 27 percent in 2014. The national survey was conducted online by Harris Poll from Aug. 11 to Sept. 7.

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and Callis found it was difficult to find out if their event’s date interfered with other citywide events. “Organized by nature, we wanted to create a better way to learn what’s happening in town,” Cox said. The site, she said, serves everyone in one coherent, visual way. In addition to the calendar and business directory, Hey Turlock offers three marketing plans – titled Hey Fave, The White Label Plan and Corporate Partner. Different levels of marketing services are incorporated in to each package. They can include online business directory access, social media inclusion, event promotion and an ac-

count representative, depending on the plan purchased. There are options for small to larger businesses, and discounted rates for nonprofits. “Marketing can be a challenge for small businesses,” said Cox, who has 20 years of marketing experience in the industry as owner of Ali Cox & Company. “We consider Hey Turlock to be a partner for them, especially with our social media services. We are able to help cross-promote events to new audiences across the community.” Erin Nelson, executive director of Jessica’s House, a nonprofit focused on providing grief support for children, teens, adults and families, said

that Hey Turlock is a valuable avenue for the organization. Partnering with the Hey Turlock team allows Nelson to concentrate on providing the best support possible. “I wear many hats as a leader, a champion for the cause, a public speaker and of course I oversee daily operations,” she said. “It’s a relief to rely on experts in the field.” By managing promotional needs, Hey Turlock builds a stronger digital presence and wider audiences. “(It) also helps develop a tool to avoid event and donor fatigue,” Nelson added. “A community calendar can help our team strategically plan for events.”

For example, Nelson can easily avoid scheduling an event at the same time as others that conflict, or better plan events near others that attract similar audiences. “(The site’s) followers have access to a broad range of events that they may have not known about,” she said. The website’s audience grew quickly after its launch. “We’ve already received 5,000 hits on the website, and we’ve broken our launch social media footprint benchmark goal,” she said. “We have been able to deliver what the community wanted.” To learn more about Hey Turlock, visit www.heyturlock.com.

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NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

In Stanislaus County. Organizations are ranked by funding budget. Ties and NA are listed in alphabetical order. Organization Name Rank

Top Local Executive

Address

Local Phone Web Address

Community Hospice 4368 Spyres Way Modesto, CA 95356

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

Sierra Vista Child and Family services 100 Popar Avenue Modesto, CA 95354

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

Howard Training Center 1424 Stonum Road Modesto, CA 95351

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

Stanislaus Community Foundation 1029 16th Street Modesto, CA 95350

Memorial Hospital Foundation 1329 Spanos Court, Modesto, CA 95355

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

Inter-Faith Ministries of Greater Modesto, Inc. 120 Kerr Avenue Modesto, CA 95354

Judy Kindle (209) 523-4573 sierravistacares.org

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

Carla Strong (209) 538-4000 howardtrainingcenter.com

Dwaine and Deborah Breazeal (209) 522-3209 salvationarmymodesto.org

Marian Kaanon (209) 576-1608 stanislauscf.org Jennifer Svihus (209) 530-3600 memorialmedicalcenter.org/foundation

Number Employees Funding Budget for 2015/2016 Description of Organization and Programs Served in 2015/2016

Year Est.

Serves residents in the Central Valley utilizing a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, 239 chaplains, volunteers and others to provide compassionate care to $22 million * terminally ill patients and their families, regardless of their ability to pay 2,288 * Dollars reflect neighboring cities

1979

323 Programs and mentoring for families. Suppot fo abused and neglected children and their families $10 million * * Dallars reflect neighboring cities 22,000

1972

75 Full Time, 50 Part Time $9.63 million 24,000 girls 9,500 adult members

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

Works with adults with disabilities. Personal & social training, employment training, production 275 unlimited, meals on wheels, ARC catering & specialties, home at last, $4.2 million and individual placement and independent living skills. 15,000 meals to seniors 300+ Annual Crab Feed, Trap Shoot, Senior Meals Spaghetti Feed, Spirit of Giving 5K Fun Run, and a Wine Country Evening Event

1950

Emergency food, utility assistance, food bank, commodities, childcare, shelter, church services, 30 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

1890

5 Serves local donors with its unique suite of philanthropic services, including donor-advised funds, $4 million scholarship funds and administrative support for family and corporate foundations. They connect local NA philanthropists with non profits in the region. 1 $2.1 million Aid and support of Sutter Central Valley Hospitals through its philanthropic arm NA

2002

1993

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20 Business development, improving economic vitality. Attract jobs, assist companies with work force, $2 million research, marketing. Assist with feeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, permits, regulatory issues and financing sourcing. 5,463 SBDC services for new and expanding companies in Stanislaus County

2016

Tom Elrod (209) 572-3117 interfaithmodesto.org

Volunteers Assists faith-based congregations, organizations and individuals in need of food, clothing and other $2 million humanitarian services NA Choice pantry, victory garden, community clothes closet and donation pickup

1978

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

1979

United Cerebral Palsy Association, Inc. of Stanislaus and Tuolomne Counties 4265 Spyres Way Modesto, CA 95356

Chris Peterson (209) 577-2122 ucpstan.org

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

Karen Williams (209) 522-0656 lqslc.com

United Way of Stanislaus 422 McHenry Avenue Modesto, CA 95354

United Samaritans Foundation 220 S. Broadway Turlock, CA 95380

Society for Disabilities 1129 8th Street Modesto, CA 95354

CUSD Project Yes 4231 Central Avenue Ceres, CA 95307

Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center PO Box 298 Hughson, CA 95382

Blood Source 1040 W. Monte Vista Avenue Turlock, CA 95382

Alliance Worknet 629 12th Street Modesto, CA 95354

Delta Blood Bank 1900 W. Orangeburg Avenue Modesto, CA 95350

Dr. Benjamin Spindler (209) 943-3830 deltabloodbank.org

Parent Resource Center 811 5th Street Modesto, CA 95351 530 S. Santa Cruz Avenue Modesto, CA 95354

Susanna Mendieta Beasley (209) 549-8193 or 549-8822 pcrfamilies.org

Francine DiCiano (209) 523-4562 uwaystan.org Barbara Bawanan (209) 668-4853 unitedsamaritans.org Marci Boucher (209) 5243539 societyfordisabilities.org Dustin Park (209) 556-1558 ceres.k12.ca.us Donna Burt (209) 883-9414 stanislauswildlife.org Michael J. Fuller, CEO (866) 822-5663 bloodsource.org Vinal Chand (209) 558-2100/(209) 558-9675 allianceworknet.com

57 Adult education; Including literacy tutoring, preparation for high school equivalency exam and English $1.9 million classes. 1250

1987

18 Unite the community to strengthen lives through education, health $1.7 million and financial independence 30,000

1953

USFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to deliver food to people in need in Stanislaus County and to facilitate the provisions 23 of services to assist them in a transition to a better quality of life. $1.4 million Daily Bread Mobile Lunch Program, Emergency Food Box Program, Homeless Supportive Services & 400,000 Clothes Closet Program Located in Turlock, Hughson and Modesto

1994

10 Free medical loan closet, workforce development, resources and referrals $1.1 million Miracle League, Boy on a Farm, water and snow ski, bowling, special needs prom, gala and more 5,000 300 Volunteers

1948

12 Youth employment program for at-risk and disconnected youth, 17-24. Paid work, training, $1 million counseling, college transition, life skills and mentoring 200 Leadership and College career fairs 6 full, 45 volunteers Devoted to caring for injured and orphaned native wild animals so they can be released into their $104,321 natural environment NA Interpretive talks to schools and other organizations 496 Dedicated to providing blood and services to those in need $91 million * American heart association Heart Walk 5 million *Dollar amounts reflects several neighboring cities and counties

2004

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NA Offering resources to gainful employment. Job search, resume, career counseling, skills training and NA job placement assistance. NA 4 locations: (209) 558-work for Job seekers/(209) 747-hire for Employers

2016

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

1947

Child abuse prevention agency provides emotional and educational support for parents. Case 15 Management, referrals, outreach, Cal fresh and Kaiser heros for health. Help with enrollment for NA available community services. Mission is to build strong and healthy families 3,000 Ladies night out, fall event, poinsettia sales, book drive, free market

1992

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In San Joaquin County. Organizations are ranked by funding budget. Ties and NA are listed in alphabetical order. Rank

Organization Name Address

Family Resource & Referral Center of San Joaquin 509 W. Weber Avenue #101 Stockton, CA 95203

Goodwill Industries of San Joaquin Valley 129 S. Grant Street Stockton, CA 95202

Hospice of San Joaquin 3888 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95204

Children’s Home of Stockton 430 N. Pilgrim Street Stockton, CA 95205

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

Women’s CenterYouth & Family Services 620 N. San Joaquin Street Stockton, CA 95202

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

United Way of San Joaquin County 401 E. Main Street Stockton, CA 95202

Child Abuse Prevention Council 540 N. California Street Stockton, CA 95202

Top Local Executive Local Phone Web Address Kay G. Ruhstaller, Executive Director (209) 948-1553 frrcsj.org

Number Employees Description of Organization and Programs Funding Budget for 2015/2016 Special Events Sponsored by Organization Served in 2015/2016

Year Est.

132 Family resource & referral center. Services to promote family well-being. $43.5 million Imformation, referral service provider and link between parents and childcare providers for children in San 30,000 Joaquin County. Children & Youthday-ABC Awards

1979

David L. Miller, President/CEO (209) 466-2311 goodwill-sjv.org

Goodwill provides work services to assist people with disabilities and employment barriers to become self 310 $16,946,000 sufficient. 1600 Evening of Good Will

1942

Rebecca Burnett, CEO (209) 957-3888 hospicesj.org

Provides compassionate end-of-life care for San Joaquin County and neighboring areas. Bereavement 115 services, education and transition programs. Provides a hospice house for those who can’t be cared for at $10.7 million home. Tree of lights, Sip n Stroll, Kentucky Derby West, Hats and Heels Harvest luncheon, Champagne 1240 and English tea

1980

Joelle Gomez, CEO (209) 466-0853 chstockton.com Kathleen Skeels, President (209) 956-0290 ucpsj.org Jennifer Jones, CEO (209) 941-2611 womenscenteryfs.org Rich Good (209) 472-9622 ymcasjc.org Andy Prokop (209) 469-6980 unitedwaysjc.org Lindy Turner-Hardin, (209) 464-4524 nochildabuse.org

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

Edward Figueroa CEO (209) 467-0703 stmarysdiningroom.org

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

Adam Cheshire, CEO (209) 465-3612 stocktonshelter.com

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

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

San Joaquin Partnership 2800 W. March Ln., Ste. 470 Stockton, CA 95219

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

Community Foundation of San Joaquin 217 N. San Joaquin Street, Ste. B, Stockton, CA 95207

San Joaquin Chapter of National Federation of the Blind 515 W. Alpine Avenue Stockton, CA 95204

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

BloodSource 6385 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95207

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

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

Howard J. Courney, CEO (209) 956-9595 familyextensionfostercare.com Michael S. Ammann,CEO (209) 956-3380 sanjoaquinusa.org Edwin Cotton,Director (209) 334-2697 bgclodi.com Linda J. Philipp, President (209) 943-2375 cfosj.org

Ken Volonte, President (209) 464-6766 nfb.org/cadel/1263 Patrice Davidson, Director (209) 466-0339 deltahumanesociety.com Michael Fuller, CEO (886) 822-5663 bloodsource.org Dr. Benjamin J. Spindler,CEO (888) 942-5663 deltabloodbank.org

151 Offers at risk youth a chance for a productive life $7.4 million Offering treatment, education in a safe nurturing environment 150 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 care. $7.191,180 308,000-hours of service and 11 programs for San Joaquin, Calaveras and Amador Counties. 1926 28-Day Fitness, Steptember, crab feed

1954

12 Counseling, shelter, advocacy, 24-hour helplines, and prevention education for runaway/homeless youth $3.9 million and victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking 26,000 Holiday adopt-a-family, Christmas in July, annual luncheon, domestic violence night of remembrance

1976

473 Programs at different sites in Stockton, Linden, Lodi & Tracy. Our vision is to be the program of choice for $3.2 million 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

6 Fund-raiser for all local 501-C3 nonprofit organizations $3 million Tens of Thousands Power of One luncheon,True Hope Youth Summit, All Star Classic baseball and softball games

1926

80 To prevent child abuse and strengthen families though awareness $2.9 million and outcome-driven programs 30,000 Fashion show and Ducky Derby: please see web site for other events

1978

44 Responds to poverty in San Joaquin County by feeding the hungry, caring for health issues, social $2.4 million services, medical, dental, clothing and hygiene clinics serving 700 individuals, 365 days a year 498,319 Mission Possible, dignity restored luncheon

1955

Family shelter, single men’s shelter, transitional housing for veterans, people living 48 with HIV/AIDS, wintertime overflow shelter, counseling and support services $1.4 million Co-sponsor of Homeless Veterans Stand Down, homeless court, organizer of the 3,000 Festival of International Cuisine-annual fundraiser for the shelter

1987

Provides emergency food assistance, family resources, mobile farmer’s market, CalFresh, nutrition 17 education, expanded Medi-Cal. $1 million Run & walk against hunger, Thanksgiving food box giveaway, Christmas food box giveaway, Christmas in 100,000 July, health fair

1968

8 Works with at-risk youth who are in/out of home placements and trains foster parents in the community. $1 million Dinner dances, car washes, yard sales, motorcycle runs and an annual Christmas Party 500 that ensure that every child has a great Christmas with gifts

2006

5 Economic development/job development $900,000 Manex manufacturing trends and Meet the CEO Numerous

1991

11 After school programs for children in character, leadership development, arts, education, career $700,000 development, health and life skills, and sports, fitness and recreation 5,000

1963

5 Provides leadership, promotes a culture of giving and creates $600,000 resources that address community needs NA Community Philanthropy Summit and the Super Bowl Raffle

2008

1 Information, advocacy and referral to blind people and families $500,000 Fundraising dinner, candy sales 800 reflect 2014/15 numbers

2001

18 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

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

1948

120 Largest blood supplier in the Central Valley NA 60,000 Blood drives, educational awareness program

1947

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Business Journal Jobs & Economy CENTRAL VALLEY

> WHO’S HIRING

Health, retail lead hiring

The holiday shopping season has led to a surge in retail hiring in the Valley. Target, Amazon and JC Penney each had at least 65 online advertisements for sales associates and supervisors. Health care and education positions are also in demand. In San Joaquin County, the companies with the most online ads were Dignity Health, Stockton Unified School District, Target, Manteca Unified School District and Amazon. In Stanislaus County, West Suburban Medical Center, Hospitals of Providence, Sutter Health, Tenet Healthcare, and Target led the way. The most in-demand jobs continue to be for registered nurses and heavyhaul truck drivers.

Stanislaus tops Valley in job expansion MODESTO — Stanislaus County has added more jobs over the past year than any other San Joaquin Valley county. Stanislaus added 5,900 jobs between October 2015 and October 2016, compared to Kern County (3,400), Tulare (3,200) Fresno (3,000), Madera (2,200), Merced (1,600), San Joaquin (1,400) and Kings (200). The industries with the most job gains in both Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties were government, hospitality, logistics, construction

> BANK SURVEY WASHINGTON — More than a quarter of Californians are underserved by the banking industry according to a survey by the FDIC. The Inclusion Report found 6.2 percent of Californians

and manufacturing. Government, which includes education jobs, was especially strong in Stanislaus County, where 1,300 jobs were added. Logistics was San Joaquin County’s strongest sector with 1,900 jobs added over the past year. Seasonal job losses pushed the unemployment rate up slightly in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties in October. The unemployment rate in the Stanislaus County was 7.9 percent in October, up from a revised 7.5

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The government sector, including education, added the most jobs in Stanislaus County.

percent in September but below the October 2015 rate of 8.6 percent. San Joaquin County’s October jobless rate was

7.6 percent in October. That was up from a revised 7.5 percent in September but below the year-ago estimate of 8.1 percent.

Banking a challenge for some in California have no bank account at all. Another 19.1 percent were “underbanked” meaning they had an account but also obtained alterative financial services. Many who lack bank-

ing services have income that varied from month to month. Banks often charge higher fees and rates to those with volatile incomes. Other obstacles included lack of branches close to

their homes and lack of secure internet access, which means they can’t even bank online. Forty percent of Californians said they mainly interact with their bank online.

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Salvation Army serves community all year By PATRICIA REYNOLDS Business Journal writer preynolds@cvbizjournal.com MODESTO — Red kettle bell ringers stationed at storefronts during the holidays are a trademark Salvation Army tradition, but the nonprofit organization runs a multi-faceted church-centered operation aimed at helping struggling families throughout the year. Founded in 1865, the Salvation Army is an evangelical arm of the Universal Christian Church. “We are a church, so our primary mission is to teach the gospel. The second is to serve suffering humanity without discrimination,” said Stanislaus County Coordinator for the Salvation Army Captain Dwaine Breazeale. As a Salvation Army officer, Breazeale is an ordained minister. He is pastor of the Modesto Citadel on I Street, one of four Salvation

Nonprofit

We don’t count on the big check. No one sends us a million dollars.

Captain Dwaine Breazeale, Salvation Army

Army relief locations in Stanislaus County. His wife, Deborah, is also ordained. The Modesto Citadel holds Sunday and midweek church services at the onsite chapel with Breazeale at the pulpit. When not preaching, Breazeale and his Citadel staff assist families in need. A large percentage of the emergency services the Citadel provides is aimed at keeping families in their homes. The Salvation Army helps people navigate between stocking their refrigerators or paying bills, choices Breazeale says families with marginal incomes are forced to make daily. The Citadel steps in with emer-

Athena Award

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The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce honored builder Carol Ornelas and attorney Erin Guy Castillo at its Athena Award luncheon, Nov. 17. Ornelas, CEO of Visionary Homebuilders, was recognized for her leadership in the business community as well as her record for building neighborhoods in low-income areas. Visionary Homebuilders is known for not just building low-income housing but for supporting communities with services such as Head Start education. “My success is making sure we have jobs, early education and housing,” Ornelas said when she accepted her award. Her company has built and rehabilitated more than 1,200 units of rental housing and more than 700 single-family homes for first-time homebuyers within San Joaquin, Sacramento, Stanislaus, Fresno and Merced counties. The Athena award is part of an international program and is presented annually by chambers of commerce, women’s organizations and universities. Awards are given to women in the community who have shown professional excellence and made significant contributions to their communities

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Captain Dwaine Breazeale runs the Stanislaus County Salvation Army.

gency food and utility or rent relief whenever possible. Partnering with PG&E, the Salvation Army acts as the fiscal agent for donated funds from the utility’s customers. The Salvation Army does not handle the funds but qualifies families in need based on PG&E’s criteria. “We fax the information in. It is flagged in their computer system

and then PG&E transfers from this fund — it’s their money — to your account,” said Breazeale. MID has a similar program. For families that cannot pay rent, the Salvation Army helps make emergency payments to prevent eviction or works to place those families in more affordable housing. Please see SALVATION Page 33

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Business Journal CENTRAL VALLEY

Gig Economy

4 types of in

Why it’s time to treat your career as an entrepreneur opportunity By ELIZABETH STEVENS Business Journal editor estevens@cvbizjournal.com MODESTO — Jessica Chang Irish spends most of her week working with the Stanislaus Community Foundation, which helps businesses create charitable foundations. But weekends and evenings, she is a public speaking consultant and helps businesspeople fine-tune their presentation skills. “What I really enjoy is helping people,” Irish said. “Helping people manage their fear of public speaking or speaking on camera, helping them gain more confidence so they can succeed in their business.” Consulting is side work now, but Irish hopes to grow it into a fulltime business someday. Irish is one of the growing group of people who engage in some type of independent work, often referred to as the “gig economy.” Companies such as Uber and Fiverr have been the face of the gig economy, but experts who have studied it, say Irish’s approach is more common. It includes parttime workers, consultants, freelancers, independent contractors and on-demand workers. “Basically, if you’re not a fulltime employee, you’re in the gig economy,” said Diane Mulcahy, whose book, “The Gig Economy: The complete Guide to Getting Better Work, Taking More Time Off and Financing the Life You Want,” was just published. According to Mulcahy, who teaches a course on the gig economy at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, we are in the middle of a sea change in the way labor works. Workers can no longer expect to rely on the security of a full-time job because of outsourcing, downsizing and automation. “Unless you’re a tenured professor, no job is secure,” Mulcahy said. According to a study released in October by the McKinsey Global Institute, 162 million people in the United States and Europe are involved in some kind of indepen-

dent work. That’s 20-30 percent of the working age population. Workers in the gig economy are diverse, demographically, but fall into one of four groups: Free Agents, who choose independent work and make their primary income from it; Casual Earners, who choose to supplement income; Reluctants, who derive their primary income from independent work but would prefer traditional jobs; and the Financially Strapped, who do independent work out of necessity. Mulcahy says there are good reasons to embrace the change rather than fear it. Independent workers are in demand, she says, while full-time employees are the workers of last resort. Companies increasingly don’t have to create jobs to get work done; they can hire a freelancer. Partly because of the Valley’s proximity to the Bay Area, freelancing is becoming increasingly popular, according to Stanislaus County’s Small Business Development Center Director Kurt Clark. He says there is work for for more than just coders and app developers. “There is a surprisingly large number of young folks who are generating income revenue in the broader technology marketplace,” he said. That includes graphics designers and workers who maintain databases. Being an independent worker can give you control over when and where you work. That is the draw for Irish, especially when she and her husband have children. “I am looking forward to the freedom and flexibility to be able to ideally, one day, spend time with my children. I love volunteering and giving to my community, having the time to do that,” she said. “If I can combine all that but on my own schedule, I think that would be so rewarding and liberating.” How to get started Mulcahy says the first step to becoming an independent worker is changing your mindset from being an employee who depends on an

Independent workers fall into four categories, depending on why they’re engaging in the gig economy and how much they d

employer for stability and financial security to that of an entrepreneur. That is the approach the McKinsey Institute’s Free Agents take. “Thinking more strategically about what are things that I want in my personal life and my professional life and how do I think about creating a work life and a personal life that gets me those things?” Mulcahy explained. “It’s a much more holistic and internal focus of control.” She recommends laying the groundwork while you already have a job. Think about what you could do for side jobs, look at what skills you need to acquire or hone and build your network. Irish had worked as a television reporter and then in a series of marketing jobs when she saw the need for public speaking coaches. “I did a workshop for our Turlock Young Professionals group

that was centered around public and on-camera speaking and it went really well,” she said. “I got great feedback.” From there, she got help at Stanislaus County’s Small Business Development Center. She figured out how to set her rates and was given a platform for consulting with the center’s clients. The center has consultants who can help freelancers and independent contractors develop a business plan, find customers, work out a marketing strategy and manage the business side of their business — all at no cost. According to Clark, independent contractors often don’t realize they’re starting a business. “One of the things I would say is a lot of these people don’t think in terms of, ‘I’m a business. I don’t want to start a business, I just want to generate revenue,” Clark said.

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Jessica Chang Irish emcees November’s Businesswomen’s Symposium in Modesto.

SOURCE: MCKINSEY GLOBAL INSTITUTE

depend on it for income.

“They need to understand that from the IRS’s perspective and the state of California’s perspective, operating as a sole proprietor, which is what most of these people are, is simply engaging in the marketplace.” Financing the freelance life One of the biggest questions freelancers have is what to charge for their services. Irish studied the market and talked to her Small Business Development Center consultant. If you charge too much, you may not get any work. But if you charge too little, it may seem as if you don’t value your skills enough. “I think so much of how we set our rates has to do with how we market ourselves,” Irish said. “I market myself as an Emmy-award winning reporter turned marketing specialist.” She also has nonprofit rate and

offers discounts or bundled services periodically. Mulcahy says anyone who plans to make a living as an independent contractor needs to learn frugality. However, thanks to the Affordable Care Act, people don’t have to depend on an employer for health insurance, although work still needs to be done to make disability insurance more affordable. Also, people have changed their thinking on what it means to own things. Thanks to ZipCar and Uber, owning a car is not necessary. Music can be streamed, and books can be borrowed, which makes entertainment more affordable. “This idea that you can access things and not own them is a personal financial revolution,” Mulcahy said. “It can really increase your financial flexibility. There has been no better time than right now to have that kind of lifestyle.”

SOURCE: U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS/ U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

The graph shows which industries that support independent workers are growing most.

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Business Journal Health Care CENTRAL VALLEY

> HEALTH CAREERS

Leaders push health training STOCKTON — To provide better jobs for San Joaquin County residents as well as better health care, government and business leaders discussed ways to support young people in medical careers. Economic benefits and the health of the community were discussed at the Community Health Forum, Nov. 17. Part of the county’s workforce development plan is to train county residents for health care jobs so they make more money and stay in the region. “We want to retain the best of the best,” said County Supervisor Chuck Winn. Business leaders were encouraged to mentor young people and offer internships.

St. Joseph’s shows cardiac hybrid suite STOCKTON — St. Joseph’s Medical Center unveiled its new cardiac hybrid suite in November. The suite is a combination of everything needed for a cardiovascular operating room and a catheter lab. It allows doctors to perform hybrid procedures — stents and bypasses, for example — or to perform open heart surgery if complications arise in a non-invasive procedure. “As medicine and technology has evolved, procedures are becoming more minimally invasive, and they become hybrid procedures,” said St. Joseph’s Cardiovascular Service Line Director Joann Marks. “So the hybrid suite is a combination of everything from a cardiovascular OR and everything from a cath lab combined into one room.” However, it also opens

a new option for patients who need valve replacements but were too highrisk for open heart surgery. “More than anything, this suite allows us to do the latest technology where we replace the aortic valve instead of opening the chest, we go through the groin, like you would a heart cath,” Marks said. St. Joseph’s is the only hospital between Sacramento and Fresno that can offer transcatheter aortic valve replacement or TAVR to patients with severe aortic valve stenosis. The FDA and Medicare recently approved the procedure for patients who face high or intermediary risk for open heart surgery. Without valve replacement, patients with severe aortic valve stenosis have survival rate as low as 50 percent after two years.

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St. Joseph’s new cardiac hybrid suite allows doctors to perform TAVR procedures.

With the TAVR procedure, hospital stays are typically shortened from five days to three. Memorial Medical Center in Modesto and Emmanuel Medical Center in Turlock

have cardiac hybrid suites, but neither hospital performs TAVR procedures. St. Joseph’s $5.2 million suite was partially financed with $3.2 million from the hospital’s foundation.

SJ General Hospital available again to some trauma patients STOCKTON — San Joaquin General Hospital Trauma Center began treating trauma cases again in November after the hospital remedied concerns the county’s Emergency Medical Services Agency had with its service. Adult major trauma patients south of Eight Mile Road and north of Highway 120 along the Interstate 5 corridor will be taken to San Joaquin General Hospital. Other patients will still go to trauma centers in nearby counties. During an audit in September, the EMS Agency identified service delivery issues and the hospital was placed on a plan of correction. By the end of September, the hospital had limited board certified and critical care fellowship trained surgeons with trauma experience to staff the center. The EMS Agency then directed all trauma patients in the county to be transported to trauma centers in Sacramento and Stanislaus counties. In October, San Joaquin General hired two trauma surgeons and contracted with five others, all board certified in general surgery and critical

care surgery and trauma experience. The EMS Agency determined enough progress had been made that San Joaquin General can now accept major trauma patients in limited cases. The EMS Agency expects to be able to restore the full trauma service area to San Joaquin General in January. Here are the adult trauma patient destinations as of Nov. 5: • North of Eight Mile Road transport adult major trauma patients to Kaiser Medical Center South Sacramento or the next closest trauma center. • South of Eight Mile Road along the Highway 99 corridor transport adult major trauma patients to Doctors Medical Center or Memorial Medical Center in Modesto or the next closest trauma center. • South of Eight Mile Road and North of Highway 120 along the Interstate 5 corridor transport to San Joaquin General Hospital. • South of Highway 120 or South of Interstate 205 transport adult major trauma patients to Doctors Medical Center or Memorial Medical Center or the next closest trauma center.

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there’s a fire, if there’s a restaurant by there, we’ll go feed all the first-responders that are fighting that fire at no cost to them and no cost to anybody,” said Espinoza. “We incur that cost, and we’re proud to do that. We believe that if they’re fighting that fire, they should be fed.” In addition to first-responders, Espinoza’s working with nearby McNair High School to help fund its athletic program. He’s also donated to Silver Paw Ranch, a local non-profit that pairs returning veterans with service dogs, and went to a Stockton church to provide sandwiches at one of its events. Espinoza’s Stockton restaurant is located on the corner of West Lane and Hammer Lane. It’s open seven days a week, employs 18 workers and provides catering. It also offers online ordering to order online and a drive-thru to quickly pick up orders. While the Stockton location is Espinoza’s first and has only been open for seven months, he’s already got his eyes set on adding future locations. Between Fresno and the

Local hospitals get top patient safety ratings MODESTO — Doctors Medical Center in Modesto and Doctors Medical Hospital in Manteca have received an “A” ranking for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, the hospital announced. The hospitals were two of 844 hospitals to receive an “A” ranking. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade measures patient safety using 30 criteria based on publicly available hospital safety data. The group then assigns A - F grades to more than 2,600 U.S. hospitals twice per year. Doctors Medical Center scored above average with its number of nurses, specially trained ICU doctors, patients’ medication records, medical staff handwashing procedures, tracking and reduction of patient risk, and staff cooperation to prevent errors. Doctors Hospital in Manteca has several initiatives that support safety efforts, including a readmissions and cesarean-section rate reduction program, and dedicated stroke and sepsis committees to drive excellence in care for those patient populations.

Oregon border, there are 11 Firehouse Subs. The franchise would like to see that number increase to 60 locations within the next five years, and Espinoza would like to be a part of that growth. “I would like to see one in every city in the Central Valley,” said Espinoza. “That’s ultimately my goal. I believe that the Central Valley

is looking for something new and they’re tired of that same old thing, and Firehouse Subs is that new thing. We have great food. It’s a great restaurant, great atmosphere and we also support our community.” Customers can contribute to the Public Safety Foundation in a variety of ways. Purchases can be rounded up to the nearest dollar

with the remainder going into the fund. The restaurant sells pickle buckets for $2. Customers can also make direct donations to the fund if they want. In October, Firehouse Subs sells medallions with the proceeds going to the fund. In all cases, 100 percent of the money collected goes directly to the Public Safety Fund.

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JEWELERS

In San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced Counties. Ranked by number of employees. Ties are listed in alphabetical order.

Don Roberto Jewelers 5308 Pacific Avenue, Ste. 29 Stockton, CA 95207 750 Merced Mall Merced, CA 95348 3401 Dale Road, Ste. 167 Modesto, CA 95356 DeVon’s Jewelers 220 Lincoln Center Stockton, CA 95207 3200 N. Naglee Road, Ste. 156 Tracy, CA 95304

Samuels Diamonds 504 Vintage Fair Mall Modesto, CA 95356 5308 Pacific Avenue, Ste. 13 Stockton, CA 95207 Prestigio Jewelers 720 Cherokee Ste. B Lodi, CA 95240

4950 Pacific Avenue, Ste. 101 Stockton, CA 95240 296 Merced Mall Merced, CA 95348

Rogers Jewelry Company 3600 Sisk Road Modesto, CA 95356

Ciccarelli Jewelers 3200 Sisk Road, Ste. C Modesto, CA 95356

Vail Creek Jewelry Designs 111 E Main Street Turlock, CA 95380

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(209) 473-4606 donrobertojewelers.com (209) 726-7984

6 stores

(209) 839-9000

(209) 527-8183 samuelsdiamonds.com (209) 957-5914

(209) 333-3900 prestigiojewelers.com (209) 952-9850

36 4 stores

20 3 stores

16 3 stores

13 1

1972

Mon. - Fri. 10 am - 7 pm Sat. 10 am - 6 pm, Sun. 12 pm - 5 pm Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 9 pm, Sun. 12 pm - 7 pm Additional locations: Merced Mall and Turlock Vintage Fair Mall

1982

Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 9 pm Sun. 11 am - 7 pm Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 9 pm Sun. 11 am - 6 pm Tracy Location available

2006

1994

Mon. - Fri. 11 am - 6 pm Sat. 9:30 am - 3 pm Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 9 pm Sun. 11 am - 6 pm

Mon. - Fri. 10 am - 7 pm Sat. 10 am - 6 pm Sun. Closed

1937

(209) 726-8090

(209) 527-8713 thinkrogers.com

Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 9 pm Sun. 10 am - 6 pm Hours can vary by store

Year Est.

Additional location: Stockton, Turlock and Tracy

(209) 247-1295 (209) 951-9610 devonsjewelers.com

Hours of Operation

(209) 524-7746 ciccarellijewelers.com

Tues., Wed., Sat., 10 am - 6 pm Thurs., Fri., 10 am - 8 pm Sun. 11 am - 4 pm

1989

(209) 667-4653 vailcreek.com

12 2 stores

Mon. - Fri. 10 am - 5:30 pm Sat. 10 am - 4:30 pm Open everyday in December

2001

Yates & Co Jewelers 3501 McHenry Avenue, Ste. F-18 Modesto, CA 953556

(209) 523-1442 yatesjewelers.com titaniumjewelry.com

Tues. - Fri. 10 am - 5:30 pm Sat. 11 am - 5 pm

1989

Ybarra’s Jewelers 678 N. Wilson Way, Ste. 28 & 29 Stockton, CA 95205

(209) 547-0320 ybarrasjewelers.com

Mon. - Sun. 10 am - 6:30 pm

1992

Danz Jewelers 220 S. School Street Lodi, CA 95240

(209) 368-0424 danzjewelers.com

Tues., Wed., Fri. 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Thurs. 9:30 - 7 pm Sat. 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

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Peck’s Jewelers 5759 Pacific Avenue, Ste. B115 Stockton, CA 95207

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Mon. - Fri. 10 am - 7 pm Sat. 10 am - 6 pm Sun. 11 am - 5 pm

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Gary J. Long Jeweler 320 Lincoln Center Stockton, CA 95207

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Mon. - Sun. 10 am - 5:30 pm

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Countryman’s Village Jewelers 1700 McHenry Avenue, Ste. 19 Modesto, CA 95350

(209) 578-1177 countrymansvillagejewelers. com

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1979

New York Diamonds 1167 S. Main Street Manteca, CA 95337

(209) 824-2300 newyorkdiamonds.net

Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 6 pm Closed Sun.

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Oak Valley Jewelers 1449 E F Street 103 B Oakdale, CA 95361

(209) 847-1131 oakvalleyjewelers. jewelershowcase.com

Tue., - Fri., 10 am - 5 pm Sat 10 am - 3 pm

1973

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Leadership, change begin at local level As I write this article, 12 days have passed since the election. A large percentage of the U.S. population is in a state of disbelief and shock. For some, this represents a positive change for the future and for others, a huge step backward. Many voters have told me they despised at Clear least one — in Leadership many cases both Peter Johnson — candidates, and national poll Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business numbers support this. As I talk with people who voted for either of the two major candidates, I hear the same passion and in some cases, anger, from both sides. A discussion recently became heated a woman told me she was tired of holding her tongue and not speaking her mind, and she wasn’t going to do it anymore. Great, now channel that passion and frustration in a positive direction. As Americans, what can we do if we are not happy with the status

quo in our local, state or federal government? Gandhi once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” If you are Donald Trump, when you are fed up with the system that you feel is broken, you run for president. I recognize that not all of us are in a position where we have the name recognition, contacts, access or money to wake up one day and say, “I’m pissed off at the system and I’m going to run for president.” Most of us can have a much greater impact at the local level. Many voters feel a great disconnect between local politics and the federal government, but really, “all politics are local.” Take the speaker of the House (second in line of succession to the president of the United States). He must satisfy the needs of his constituents or he will not get re-elected. Current Speaker Paul Ryan represents the1st District in Wisconsin, which has no major cities with a population roughly the size of San Joaquin County. The folks in his district can change the leadership in Congress through their votes. How many of them realize the power they hold? Deciding our political leaders is not

about showing up every four years to push your candidate and when the smoke clears and a winner is declared you go back to your busy life. It’s also more than making bold statements. Colin Kaepernick, quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, didn’t vote in this past election, and he explained it this way. “You know, I think it would be hypocritical of me to vote,” he said. “I said from the beginning I was against oppression … I’m not going to show support for that system. And to me, the oppressor isn’t going to allow you to vote your way out of your oppression.” Guess what Mr. Kaepernick, the oppressor is the voter. If you don’t like something, change it. Voting allows you to have an impact. If you don’t believe this, ask Donald Trump. Vote in candidates you like and vote out officials who are not serving the American people. Interestingly, after Kaepernick made his statement, it was discovered he had never voted in any election. Edmund Burke, who served in the British House of Commons during the American Revolution, once said, “Those who don’t know

history are doomed to repeat it.” It is important that we understand how we got to this place in time and the of circumstances that led to this moment. Going forward, we must let some of that baggage go and look at the big picture. We need to narrow our focus to local politics. We, the people have a very powerful voice, but we will only be heard if we step up to the plate constantly and consistently and not just every four years. Years ago, I met with then-mayor Joan Darrah to get her support for my school board candidacy. She asked me about issues that I knew the school board didn’t have jurisdiction over. She just needed to understand me in case the school board was a springboard to higher office. She got it. Politics is local, and we have more power than we think if we choose to use it. –Peter Johnson is the director of both the Westgate Center for Leadership Development 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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The Citadel also offers a respite for families short on food. Between 4,000 and 5,000 meals are served every month in the facility’s dining room. During the week, a noonday meal is offered and three Saturday breakfasts a month are served with the help of outside organizations such as the Rotary Club. The Stanislaus County Salvation Army has three additional locations, all considered church sites. The Modesto Red Shield Center focuses on young people in the community. Located near two schools in southwest Modesto, the facility has a gymnasium, basketball court, baseball diamond and swimming pool that provide a safe environment where children can play. A $1.1 million renovation of the center was completed in November. The Turlock Core, located on Lander Avenue, offers a chapel, gymnasium and 80 apartments for low income seniors. “So, we have a great mixture there of young people and seniors to do that cross-cultural pollination, each group learning from the other,” Breazeale said. The Stanislaus County Salvation Army also operates the Berberian Shelter, a homeless and transitional living center at a former Modesto walnut processing plant donated by the Berberian family. The shelter is located at 9th and D Streets and has room for 156 people each night. The facility offers bedding, shower facilities and meals from an onsite kitchen. The shelter serves both overnight guests who must check daily at 7 a.m. and longer term residents. “We have a two-year program for veterans that currently have no home and are looking for permanent housing,” said Breazeale. “They’re looking for continued education, and they’re looking for jobs. So we have a case manager that works with them.” Currently 16 veterans and 20 non-veterans are enrolled in the program. The Modesto Salvation Army also runs the food bank for the county. From a 9th Street distribution center, the organization distributes food from USDA and disaster and emergency food assistance programs. The nonprofit also provides food to about 55 different agencies with food pantries of their own. Last year 3.9 million pounds of food was distributed within Stanislaus County.

The Salvation Army depends primarily on donations and hundreds of volunteers to operate its facilities. About $9.3 million is required to run its four county church sites. The bulk of donations come from individual checks written for $5 to $20. “We don’t count on the big check. No one sends us a million dollars.

That’s why we do a number of events each year,” Breazeale said. Fund raisers such as the Kettle Kickoff and a new upcoming golf tournament, along with direct mail drives are relied upon to bring in much needed funds. “Our needs are not going to decrease. The cost of doing business is going up, minimum wage is go-

ing up Jan. 1, and that’s a 5 percent increase,” said Breazeale. “The money has to come from somewhere. We can’t depend on yesterday’s dollar to do what we need to do today and tomorrow.” Learn more about ways to volunteer or donate to the Salvation Army at its website, www.salvationarmymodesto.org/donations.

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Business Journal Community Voices Winemaker discusses plans for Van Ruiten CENTRAL VALLEY

In November 2015, Van Ruiten Family Vineyards, one of Lodi’s largest, most established family-owned grower/wineries brought in John Giannini as their winemaker and marketing manager, Dave Moore to build sales. It was a real coup for Lodi. Giannini has distinguished himself as the oenology, or wine, instructor Randy at California State University Caparoso Lodi Winegrape Fresno, as well Commission as winemaker for the Fresno State Winery. “We’ve brought John aboard to help us expand the wine side,” said Van Ruiten President and General Manager Bill Rogan. “As with other Lodi growers, over 95 percent of our grapes are still sold to other wineries. The plan, in the near future, is to reduce that to 80 percent, and keep the best 20 percent for ourselves.” In October, while still in the middle of his first-ever harvest in Lodi, I caught up with Giannini in his lab. He shared his observations on the changes at the Van Ruiten family’s estate: RC: What are your general impressions of the region so far? JG: It’s funny, before I got here I had no inkling of just how vast the Lodi wine region really is. You have to be here to get a sense of it. There are much larger regions geographically, but here it’s wallto-wall vineyards. Then there’s the

Giannini has distinguished himself as the oenology instructor at CSU Fresno, as well as winemaker for the Fresno State Winery.

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Winemaker John Giannini working in Van Ruiten Winery’s lab.

sheer number of different grape varieties to work with – that’s possible to grow, and grow well. I am already thinking, maybe this December/January, of sitting down and discussing with the family about moving more towards varieties like Barbera and Tempranillo. RC: What do you like about Barbera and Tempranillo in particular? JG: In Lodi, Barbera holds on to its acid, and you can make an intense wine without a lot of alcohol or excess tannin – a balance that makes it especially good as a food-wine. I like Tempranillo because you can get deep color and good flavors from that grape here. I recently enjoyed a Bokisch Tempranillo in a local restaurant, and it was very, very nice. Tempranillo is definitely on my to-do list. RC: What are some of stylistic changes that you may be shooting for in the wines?

JG: Ideally we’ll want to get grapes to achieve optimal flavors and a little better balance earlier in the season to avoid waiting until grapes reach excess sugars before attaining that. The idea is not to shoot for 16 percent, 17 percent alcohol wines. I don’t even think that’s good for Zinfandel. RC: I take it that you are moving away from the standard California practice of blending Petite Sirah in Zinfandel to beef it up? JG: Why should we? Hey, I’m all for blending to make a wine better, but we won’t do it if that’s not the style we’re looking for. We might, however, blend in a little Zinfandel to tone down a varietal Petite Sirah; to bring it into better balance, without changing the essential character of Petite Sirah. What I don’t want to do is change a restrained, elegant style of Zinfandel by introducing Petite Sirah

into it. To me, that’s not enhancing Zinfandel – it’s changing the true character of the wine, and taking away from the qualities expressing where it’s grown. RC: So what you are looking for is very much a statements about the region, not just varietal character? JG: Precisely. I think that is where we can exceed. Like I said, we’re not trying to imitate or compete with a Napa. We want to increase demand for Lodi. When I first came to Lodi I tried not to have any preconceptions about the region. I was surprised by what I found. The last thing you want is to have preconceptions determine what you do with the wines. All I know is that I can already see that there is a certain purity, a unique beauty, in wines like Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon here in Lodi. I think the future of Van Ruiten is being better known for wines that preserve that purity, on top of taking advantage of the great variety of wines that can do very well here. – Randy Caparoso is a multiaward winning wine journalist who lives in Lodi. He is editor-at-large and the Bottom Line columnist for The SOMM Journal. He blogs for the Lodi Winegrape Commission.

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New platform could help Valley exports By KENT HOHLFELD Business Journal writer khohlfeld@cvbizjournal.com

SACRAMENTO — A new e-commerce platform is available to help area businesses increase overseas sales. A free banquet discussing the Jumore platform will take place at 10 a.m., Dec. 8 at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Sacramento. The Jumore e-commerce platform is an international e-commerce system dealing with a full line of commodities, goods and services. It allows sellers and buyers from around the world to deal in bulk quantities of goods without going through the brokers or middlemen usually associated with such international transactions. “It frees up business to business trade,” said Stuart James Construction Inc. Real Estate & Business Development Coordinator John Anderson. “It’s a very successful program that has involved companies from all over the world.” Zhejiang Jumore E-commerce Co Ltd. originally developed the

platform in China to help Chinese companies obtain bulk quantities of raw materials needed in manufacturing. It has now expanded to more than 60 countries. “Jumore is linked with the Chinese government,” said Anderson. “But this is not just about China. They are involved with all kinds of world trade. It’s good spotlight for the Central Valley.” The platform is now extending into the United States. The company expects businesses from as far as Kern County to attend the banquet. “They have already signed up 60 companies and hope to have 120 companies,” said Anderson. The platform allows producers that have large quantities of items, such as agricultural products, minerals or other goods to match up directly with buyers. The platform allows the companies to easily comply with the applicable trade laws of the country they are dealing in. "One of Jumore's greatest achievements has been to create a mutually beneficial sharing eco-system by segmenting our online platform into national, pro-

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Workers load a ship at the Port of Stockton. Jumore aims to simplify international business transactions.

vincial and brand sections, or pavilions," LU Hongxiang, president of Zhejiang Jumore E-commerce Co Ltd, told a summit in China, June 16. "This way, competitive industries and companies can showcase their products and resources, which helps economies, industry clusters, suppliers and companies form an economic community of

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Best small business apps for coming year New technology to simplify work, boost productivity As a business owner and tech entrepreneur, I am always looking for new, innovative tools to make running a business easier. At our business headquarters in Modesto, my team is constantly testing new apps to use as IT professionals or for our customers. From document storage to interoffice messaging, there’s an app for almost every business function we encounter daily. Here are some of the best apps on the market aimed at small business owners. Most of these apps offer free trials and are easy to set-up. Apps for paperwork Paperwork is something we all must deal with, but with these handy apps, you’ll be able to deal with it when it’s most convenient for you, which leaves you time to work on the most exciting part of

growing your business. FreshBooks FreshBooks is a fantastic cloud accounting service that offers both phone and online support, so if you’re new to technology, it’s a great place to start. You can use it to create invoices, expense reports and estimates. You can also segment files by project to make it easier to man- David age. And it’s all Darmstandler stored online, CEO of so you can Datapath access it from anywhere.

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QuickBooks QuickBooks accounting software is focused on making accounting a quick, painless process. It comes with several add-ons, and even allows you to share your work

with your accountant, as well as connecting directly to your online bank account when you need it to. Apps for communications Keeping customers up-to-date can be a challenge for a start-up company, however, these apps will ensure you can maintain communications even when you’re not in the office. HyperOffice HyperOffice works as a shared office space, which makes it ideal for collaborative projects and web conferencing when you’re away from your desk. The app allows you to read and add to projects and can be set to stay synchronized throughout the day so you don’t miss anything. You Send It You Send It is an excellent secure service with a long history on the web. It offers a simple way of sharing and emailing large files and is a great way to share documents with people outside your company. The app allows you to access pre-

sentations and videos when you’re on the road. MailChimp For a fast and easy way to communicate with your customers, an email marketing service such as Mail Champ is the perfect choice. The program will keep your customers’ email addresses secure, and you’ll be able to fire off emails from the app, ensuring you can stay in touch at all times. Apps for security Keep your data and your contacts safe from intrusion in system failures with these apps designed to keep your company’s day-to-day operation secure. Fing Fing is a network scanner for mobile devices which allows you to see who is connected to the same network as you at a quick glance. This is ideal if you often find yourself transferring important or secure information over Wi-Fi. Please see APPS Page 50

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Developing friendly media relationships No business can get away with ignoring the media. No matter how large your business is, chances are, you don’t have the infrastructure or reach required to share information about your business without help. Unfortunately, many businesses fail to understand that getting the press to pay at- Dan Natividad Partner tention to you Port City Marketing is similar to how you must approach customers. You must not only offer journalists something interesting, you must develop a relationship with them. Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind.

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They must feel important Some people may find it hard to believe that reporters don’t work for them. They’re not sitting in their offices, eagerly awaiting your next

missive, hoping for something to write about. Journalists have their own lives, careers and agendas. Respect that and you’ll go a long way. Instead of sending press releases to every email address you can get, do the research. Look for publications that would be interested in your industry and find out which reporters will likely be most relevant. When you have your list, send each writer an individualized message with your press release and a short message about why they may be interested. It’s a lot of work, but if you want to be noticed, you’ll have to do it. Respond to queries immediately When a journalist contacts you, respond promptly. When you don’t reply to their questions or clarifications, you disrespect their time and effort. Get back to them within 24 hours or they’ll move on to the next story. In your press release email, let them know when you’re available for questions. Should something come up, make sure someone else is available and that the journalist understands that your absence couldn’t be avoided. They may still take offense, but it’s better than an

unanswered call or email. Make it easy for them Journalists have a lot on their plates, from modern-day press demands to the many stories they must chase. If a message in their inbox is badly misspelled, hard to read, or lacking in too many details, they’ll probably ignore it. When you send something to a reporter, make it representative of the best you have to offer. Make a concise pitch and pack the email with usable resources, such as links to your site and social media accounts, as well as important company information. If the images you use were not created or taken by a professional, at least make sure they look as though they were. The more amateurish the design and appearance, the more likely your pitch will be ignored. Keep it short When you pitch a story, you don’t need to include every detail. Give reporters a good idea of your story, why it’s relevant to them and their audience, and how they can contact you for more information.

If the pitch is under 200 words, you’re in a good spot. Accept rejection with grace If a journalist turns you down, move on to the next one. They could reject your press release for any number of reasons, none of which matter; they said no, and it’s time to go. Your company isn’t owed anything, least of all coverage. If journalists don’t think it’s a fit for them, they won’t cover it. If they simply don’t reply, send them a follow-up email. If there’s still no reply, it’s safe to assume they’re not interested. Don’t waste your time and energy trying to convince them otherwise. Contact the next journalist on your list. Journalists and press outlets owe you no loyalty. They’re not obligated to help your product reach a wider audience through their publication. Make it worth their time and they’ll reply. If you ignore their audience or treat them like slaves, they’ll respond in kind. – Dan Natividad, is a partner at Port City Marketing Solutions with Kristen Dyke and Erin Giles. Reach Dan at dan@portcitymarketing.com.

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December 2016

The election’s impact on the workplace After what seemed to be a never-ending campaign season, the 2016 general election is over. Donald Trump will be the 45th president of the United States, and the recreational use of marijuana in California will be legal. The election results will no doubt impact workplaces Bruce Sarchet in the Central Attorney Valley. Some of Littler Mendelson those potential Law Firm impacts are discussed below. However, as always, this article does not substitute for the advice of legal counsel. Presidential appointments There is a current vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court, and President-elect Trump has pledged to appoint conservative judges. This will influence the outcome of cases that involve regulation of the workplace, including the question of whether employees may agree to arbitrate their individual claims against an employer and thereby waive their right to pursue class-action litigation. In addition, various federal agencies that enforce workplace regulations are staffed by presidential appointees. Under President Obama, the individuals appointed to such enforcement positions tended to favor organized labor and promote employee rights. As we transition to a Republican administration, there will likely be a shift in the overall philosophy of future appointees. However, the impact likely will be delayed. For example, the five members of the National Labor Relations Board each serve five-year terms. New appointments occur one at a time, as terms of the current members expire. The pendulum likely will swing toward a more business-friendly position, but it will take time.

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“White collar” overtime regulations Regular readers of this column are aware of the change coming Dec. 1: the new Department of Labor regulation that increases the minimum pay required to qualify for an exemption from overtime for executive, administrative and

professional employees. It is possible that Congress or the Department of Labor itself could eventually change the scope of this regulation. However, it will not impact the California requirement: an employee must be paid two times the state minimum wage to qualify for a white-collar exemption. That amount current-

ly equates to an annual salary of $41,800, and will increase to $43,680 on Jan. 1 when our state minimum wage increases to $10.50 (for employers of 26 or more workers). Affordable Care Act President-elect Trump pledged on the campaign trail to repeal the Affordable Care Act. However, the

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Wesco Graphics, Inc. 410 E. Grant Line Road, Ste. B Tracy, CA 95376

Betty Estes (209) 832-1000 wescographics.com

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Willey Printing Company 1405 10th Street Modesto, CA 95354

Jerry Sauls and Mary Alice Willey (209) 524-4811 willeyprinting.com

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Creative Vision Printing 2232 Stewart Street Stockton, CA 95205

Len Dubois (209) 466-0288 cvprint.net

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Seegers Printing 210 N. Center Street Turlock, CA 95380

Art Seeger (209) 667-2750 seegersprinting.com

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Duncan Press 25 W. Lockeford Street Lodi, CA 95240

Mike Bedford and Steve Bedford (209) 334-6000 duncanpress.com

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Gowans Printing Company 1310 H Street Modesto, CA 95354

Bruce Gowans and Terry Gowans (209) 523-6036 gowansprintingcompany.com

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AlphaGraphics 2900 Standiford Avenue, Ste. 5 Modesto, CA 95350

Bruce Stearns, Print Marketing Specialist (209) 577-2222 us481.alphagraphics.com

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Shawn Nussbaumer (209) 239-2418 jandjprintingca.com

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J&J Printing 129 W. Yosemite Manteca, CA 95336

Tokay Press 948 W. Fremont Street Stockton, CA 95203

Diane Smith (209) 547-0377 tokaypress.com

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Minuteman Press of Stockton 1113 W. Fremont Street Stockton, CA 95203

Cathy Douma (209) 467-7560 stockton.minutemanpress.com

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STOP the Presses! Inc. 907 N. El Dorado Street Stockton, CA 95202

Charles Hamilton (209) 951-1954 stpprints.com

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Paris Printing 392 W. Larch Road, Ste. 2 Tracy, CA 95304

Tommy Hernandez (209) 832-5448 parisprintingtracy.com

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Your end of year tax, financial checklist As we approach the end of 2016, there are many estate planning techniques that you should consider before Dec. 31. Gifts Have you made your annual exclusion gifts? Under federal tax laws, individuals can give up to $14,000 to each person free of gift tax. Married couples can Weny Morodomi jointly give up Calone & Harrel to $28,000 withLaw Group out incurring gift tax or using any of their lifetime exemption. Individuals have $5.45 million lifetime credit, so you may give $5.45 million without incurring any gift tax over your lifetime. This is useful for transferring wealth to the next generation. For a gift to meet the end of year deadline, you need to follow some requirements. If you send a check to your loved

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ones, they need to cash it before Dec. 31. If you make taxable gifts beyond the $14,000 annual exclusion, you need to consider who will pay the gift tax. Typically, you are responsible, but there are ways to shift the tax burden to the recipient. Given proper planning, you can maximize annual exclusion gifts and your unified credit. There are various discounts associated with gifting partial interests in real property or minority interests in a family-owned company. However, the Treasury Department has proposed changes to Internal Revenue Code Section 2704. If they are adopted, there will be additional restrictions on valuation discounts for transfers between family members of interests in family-controlled corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies and other business associations. Typically, estate planners use discounts if the recipient of your gift holds less than 50 percent of your company. The proposed regulations change what that means to us. With the new regulations, you must aggregate the interest held by the recipient, their estate and their

family to determine whether that person has control over the company. Charitable donations There are multiple benefits to giving to charities. In addition to supporting a cause you feel strongly about, donations can reduce your estate tax exposure, and you can receive an income tax deduction. Additionally, if you give an appreciated asset, you can avoid capital gains tax, and the charity can sell the asset and benefit from the increased value without having to pay tax. You can also create your own charitable organization but to ensure a gift to your own organization qualifies for an income tax deduction, that entity must be qualified to receive tax deductible donations under the Internal Revenue Code. Review your estate plan It is important to review your current estate plan annually. Many events happen in our lives that can render a plan outdated. Has your family grown? Did you sell or buy assets? Are the nominations you made for executors, successor trustees or agents still

appropriate? Have you listed a guardian for your minor children? Laws also change. If your estate plan is more than five years old, you should have your estate planning attorney review it to see if there have been any changes to the laws that would adversely impact your plan. Review your finances This is also the time to start to gather your financial information for your accountant. Look at your property tax, bank and brokerage statements to verify that your assets refer to your trust or you as trustee. If you are receiving anything in your individual name, it is crucial that you re-title it in your trust’s name. Courts are increasingly strict about obtaining authorization to transfer assets. If you hold assets at your death in your individual name, your heirs may be forced to probate your estate to transfer those assets into your trust. – Wendy M. Morodomi is an associate attorney at Calone & Harrel Law Group, LLP. and is certified in estate planning. She may be reached at wmm@caloneandharrel.com.

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Business Journal Real Estate CENTRAL VALLEY

> DISTRESSED SALES

Lowest since 2007 In August, distressed sales hit their lowest rate since 2007, according to real estate tracking firm CoreLogic. Distressed home sales made up 7.3 percent of sales, and bank-owned sales (REO) accounted for 4.6 percent of transactions. When the housing crisis peaked in January 2009, distressed sales made up 32.4 percent of all sales. REO sales represented 27.9 percent of that share. August cash sales in the Stockton area was at 24.3 percent, a 3.6 percent increase compared to August 2015. That was lower than the 31.1 percent national rate. In California, 22 percent of sales were all-cash offers. Only Massachusetts had a lower percentage.

Is the Valley facing a real estate bubble?

TURLOCK — Stanislaus State economist Gokce Soydemir was looking for a house recently, and his real estate agent acknowledged something the data had been telling him. We’re in a housing bubble. “Interest is at a very low rate right now, which is spurring quite a bit of refinancing activity along with increase in home prices,” Soydemir said. “That would be the consensus among real estate professionals.” According to October’s California Association of Realtors’ Market Pulse Survey, 45 percent of Realtors in the state were concerned about high home prices and housing affordability. A housing bubble occurs when prices are higher than economic fundamentals (interest rates, GDP

growth, inflation, wages, etc.) justify. October’s median price for a house in San Joaquin County was $320,000, up 14.3 percent from a year ago, MetroList reported. In Stanislaus County, the median price was $280,000, up 8.1 percent. However, things are about to slow down because it looks as if the Fed could raise interest rates in December, Soydemir said. In that case, homeowners may want to switch from adjustable rate mortgages to ones with a fixed rate. “One piece of sound advice for the Valley consumer would be to switch from adjustable rate mortgage to fixed rate mortgages because interest rates are expected to start increasing pretty soon,” he said. Data already shows a

October’s closed home sales compared to October 2015.

slowing in the Valley’s real estate market. In October, closed sales were down in all but one county in the northern Central Valley, from Sacramento to Merced.

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WINERIES

In San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties. Ranked by year established. Ties are listed in alphabetical order. Winery Name

Owner

Wine Tasting

Event Areas

Wine Wines produced

Address

Phone Year Est. Web address

E&J Gallo Winery 600 Yosemite Boulevard Modesto, CA 95354

Gallo Family (209) 341-3111 gallo.com

1933

No tasting room available in the Central Valley

First US winery to achieve International Standards Organization’s ISO 14001 certification; largest winery in world

Oak Ridge Winery 6100 E. Highway 12 Lodi, CA 95240

Rudy Maggio, Don Reynolds (209) 369-4758 oakridgewinery.com

1934

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

Yes

Lodi’s oldest operating winery

Delicato Family Vineyards 12001 S. Highway 99 Manteca, CA 95336

1924

Daily 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m

Yes

2012 California Winery of the Year Award winning wines, Old Soul chardonnay, Maggio sauvignon blanc

Bronco Wine Company 6342 Bystrum Road Ceres, CA 95307

1973

No tasting room available

2016 nominee region of the year. Provence. Top award winning wines produced are Forest Glen, Fat Cat Cellars, Red Truck

Borra Vineyards 1301 E. Armstrong Road Lodi, CA 95242

1975

Friday - Monday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Yes

2012 Winery of the Year Award winning, 2008 Fusion

Lucas Winery 18196 N. Davis Road Lodi, CA 95242

1978

Thursday - Sunday 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Yes

Vineyard is CCOF Organic Certified and 100% solar power

1978

Not at this time

2012 Gold Metal NV Red Produces quality wines in an area Award winner, petite syrah

Constellation Wine US (209) 365-8139 woodbridgewines.com

1979

Daily 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Yes

Known for its philanthropy

Michael J. and David J. Phillips (209) 368-7384 lodivineyards.com

1984

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

Yes

Family has been growing grapes since the Civil War Award winning, Rapture

John & Gail Kautz and Kautz Family (209) 728-1251 ironstonevineyards.com

1989

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

Yes

Annual summer concert series. Top wines: Symphony Obsession, Reserve zinfandel & Reserve cabernet franc

Dino & Ron Mencarini (209) 334-0274 abundancevineyards.com

1995

Monday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Yes

Summer music and holiday events

Ron and Jamie McManis (209) 599-1186 mcmanisfamilyvineyards.com

1995

No tasting room available

2015 Gold Chardonnay Five generations of farmers. Award winning wines include, barbera, vognier and chardonnay

Rank

Silkwood Wines 1420 F Street, Ste. 100 Modesto, CA 95354 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi 5950 E. Woodbridge Road Acampo, CA 95220 Michael David Vineyards 4580 W. Highway 12 Lodi, CA 95242

Indelicato Family (209) 824-3600 dfvtastingroom.com Fred T., Joseph S. and John Jr. Franzia (209) 538-3131 broncowine.com Steve and Bev Borra (209) 368-2446 borravineyards.com David Lucas (209) 368-2006 lucaswinery.com John and Judie Monnich (209) 525-9463 silkwoodwines.com

Room Hours

Club

Notable

Ironstone Vineyards 1894 Six Mile Road Murphys, CA 95247

Abundance Vineyards 1150 W. Turner Road Lodi, CA 95242

McManis Family Vineyards 18700 E. River Road Ripon, CA 95366

Jessie’s Grove Winery 1973 W. Turner Road Lodi, CA 95242

Gregory Burns (209) 368-0880 jessiesgrovewinery.com

1998

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

Yes

Some of the original zinfandel vines planted by Jessie in the 1890s are still harvested for wine Groovin in the Grove Summer Concerts

Van Ruiten Family Winery 340 W. Highway 12 Lodi, CA 95242

Van Ruiten Ranch, LTD (209) 334-5722 vrwinery.com

1998

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

Yes

Year round events and summer music Award winning, zinfandel

Upstream Wines at Watts Winery 17036 N. Locust Tree Road Lodi, CA 95240

Craig Watts (209) 400-8339 upstreamwines.com wattswine.com

1999

Friday - Sunday Noon - 5 p.m

Yes

Park setting, indoor and outdoor banquet facilities Special Events, music and winery tours Award winning, Malbec

E2 Family Winery 9009 Highway 12 Lodi, CA 95242

The Ehlers Family (209) 334-5911 e2familywinery.com

2000

Saturday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 23 Main St. Isleton

Yes

One of only three known wineries in the United States to be currently producing verdelho (from Portugal’s madiera island)

Harmony Wynelands 9291 E. Harney Lane Lodi, CA 95240

Robert and Linda Hartzell (209) 369-4184 harmonywynelands.com

2000

Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Yes

San Francisco Castro Theatre Pipe Organ Award winning wines: Alicante Bouschet, GMA Rhone Blend and old vine zinfandel.

Berghold Vineyards 17343 N. Cherry Road Lodi, CA 95240

Joseph Berghold (209) 333-9291 bergholdvineyards.com

2002

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

Yes

An architecturally unique 5,000 case boutique family estate winery located in the heart of the Lodi Appellation

Heritage Oak Winery 10112 E. Woodbridge Road Acampo, CA 95220

Thomas and Carmela Hoffman (209) 986-2763 heritageoakwinery.com

2007

Monday - Friday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday - Sunday 11 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Yes

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

Harney Lane Winery 9010 E. Harney Lane Lodi, CA 95240

Kyle and Jorja Lerner Kathy Mettler (209) 365-1900 harneylane.com

2008

Thursday - Monday 11 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Yes

Great looking tasting room. Top wines produced are Albarino, old vine zinfandel and Tempranillo

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Port wins national award for ad series STOCKTON — The Port of Stockton won an award in October for its advertising series “I’m Part of the Port” from the American Association of Port Authorities. The Port of Stockton was the only port in North America to receive the 2016 Excellence Award for Best Ad Series. “Our ‘I’m Part of the Port’ campaign was very successful in demonstrating to our community and business partners the vital role that the port plays in the economy of the Central Valley and beyond,” said Port Director Richard Aschieris. The ad series, produced by the Stockton and San Francisco-based agency Palmer Ad Agency, features thumbnail profiles of individuals who directly benefit from the work of the Port of Stockton. Those include importers, local schools that benefit from $5 million in tax revenue from port operations. The series also showcases the port’s wildlife conservation efforts, specifically the owl boxes that help keep the rodent population down and promote stronger levees. In addition, the port’s marketing brochure was selected for an Award of Distinction in the Promotional category and the port’s partnership with a local sculling center to donate a boat, Spirit of the Port, for people with disabilities garnered an Award of Merit from the association.

New academy for at-risk teens accepting applications STOCKTON — Discovery Challenge Academy, a military-style residential program for at-risk teens, is taking applications for its inaugural class in January. The program is aimed students 16 to 18 years old who have dropped out of high school, are atrisk of dropping out or are credit deficient. It is open to students throughout Northern California. It will be the third such program in California and the first in Northern California. The program, which will be held in the Sharpe Army Depot in Lathrop, promotes leadership, cooperation, and academic skills. It also focuses on building self-esteem, pride and confidence. It offers a 22-week residential phase followed by a 12-month post-residential phase. Cadets are exposed to military structure, participate in team-building activities, attend school daily, gain organizational and study

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skills, participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities and receive support in turning their lives around. Cadets are also expected to engage in community service to benefit the wider community. For more information about the academy and to apply, visit the Discovery Challenge website at discoverychallengeacademy.com, call (844) 633-3301, or mail admissions@discoverychallengeacademy.com.

Stuff the Bus campaign collects food for needy STOCKTON — The San Joaquin Regional Transit District and its partners’ “Stuff the Bus” drive collected more than 28,000 pounds of food for the area’s needy. Along with its partners, RTD collected 640 turkeys during the 18th annual campaign, Nov. 18-20. The food drive has collected more than 315,000 pounds of food donations since it first started in 1999. Local transit agencies including the Lodi Grapeline, Manteca Transit and Escalon eTrans, were also involved in collecting food for local nonprofit agencies. The Emergency Food Bank of Stockton, the Salvation Army of Lodi, Second Harvest Food Bank and Escalon CARE were among the agencies receiving the food.

Residents to weigh in on Victory Park art piece STOCKTON — Stockton residents can help plan the kind of public art that will go on display in Victory Park at a public meeting in December. The Stockton Arts Commission and members of the Community Services Department will hold the meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14 at The Haggin Museum in Victory Park, 1201 N. Pershing Ave. “The purpose of public art, I believe, is that it helps people form a sense that the place they live is unique, that it reflects their community and gives t hem a sense of cohesion and pride,” said the commission’s Public Art Subcommittee Chairman Tom Bowe. Meeting attendees will see a presentation about Victory Park’s history and look at several potential themes for a new public art piece that the City Council approved, in concept, earlier this year. Once a theme has been chosen, a Request for Qualifications will be issued to select a qualified artist who can bring the theme to life. The Stockton Arts Commission will select an artist and a recommendation to the City Council. Once the City Council has approved the artist and design, the artist will fabricate and install the art. Victory Park is one of the city’s oldest parks and is the most visited and well-used park in the city for recreation, exercise, family gather-

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ings, and community events, the city said.

Seward joins Stockton mortgage team STOCKTON — Stockton native, Roxanna Seward, has joined Scenic Oaks Funding as a mortgage loan originator. Seward has more than 20 years’ experience providing sound service and lending. “Roxanna has deep roots in the Stockton community, raising her four children here. Her home-town spirit and organizational skills make her an asset to Scenic Oaks and her clients. We’re proud to have her aboard,” said Scenic Oaks Funding President, Tony Avilla. Seward joins the lending team for Scenic Oaks in the Deer Park Drive Office off March Lane in Stockton.

City Hall to hold open house STOCKTON — The community can visit City Hall during its annual Open House from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., Dec. 13. The event is a reception for out-going Mayor Anthony Silva and Councilmember Michael Blower. The community is invited to enjoy light refreshments and meet city employees. Anyone who would like to participate can donate unwrapped gifts for the Stockton Professional Firefighters Local 456 Toy Drive and the Stockton Police Youth Activities Officer Matt Smith’s Toy Project. The reception will be in the 1st floor lobby of City Hall at 425 N. El Dorado St.

John Muir relative donates painting to Pacific STOCKTON — John Muir’s granddaughter-in-law donated a 125-year-old Yosemite oil painting by renowned Western landscape painter William Keith to her alma mater, the University of the Pacific on Nov. 10. Gladys Hanna and her late husband, Muir’s grandson Ross Hanna, are among nine Muir family members who have been educated at Pacific. The painting of Vernal Fall, which hung in Muir’s Martinez home during his lifetime, will become a permanent part of the Holt-Atherton Special Collections at Pacific. Keith painted the landscape in 1891. It depicts the waterfall along the Mist Trail and John Muir Trail in Yosemite National Park. “I would hope that through the eyes of the painter, those who view the painting will feel the power of the rushing water, smell the scent of the air and trees, but also feel the peace of nature and want to experience it on their own,” said Hanna.

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BRIEFS Modesto praised for effective technology use MODESTO — The city of Modesto took seventh place in the 2016 Digital Cities Survey. Cities were selected by a judging panel at the Center for Digital Government. Cities were judged on the most strategic, efficient and innovative use of public-sector tech in the nation. Modesto was judged the seventh best city in the 125,000 to 249,999 population category. Durham, NC was rated as the best digital city in the category. Modesto earned its status by deploying projects to engage residents and boost the city’s commitment toward effective, responsive and transparent government. The city was praised for its website renovation project at www.modesto.gov. The project was completed in June and now has more than 1,200 pages of content. The renovation took nearly 30 employees working across multiple departments to update content, migrate it, review it and put it on the new content management system. The city was also praised for its official city app that connects residents to government and allows a more responsive, agile government response to residents’ needs.

Trzeciak receives award for osteopathic orthopedic education MODESTO — Dr. Marc A. Trzeciak has received the 2016 Morton J. Morris, D.O., J.D. Award for Osteopathic Orthopedic Education. The award is presented by American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics in Washington, D.C. Dr. Trzeciak is the founding director of the AOAO-accredited Valley Orthopedic Surgery Residency program at Doctors Medical Center. The Morton J. Morris, D.O., J.D. Award for Osteopathic Orthopedic Education is presented to doctors who exemplify Morris’s love for the Academy and further the education of its members.

Lee joins Business Journal MODESTO — Peter Lee has joined the Central Valley Business Journal as senior account executive. Lee has a deep background in marketing and sales. He was marketing director for Rattan Industries in Singapore. He also worked as an associate for Crown Financial Management in the United Kingdom, an Lee

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area sales manager for Prime Health Ltd., partner in Consolidated Health Insurance Brokers, and managing director for Far Eastern Logistics. In the United States, he was the CEO of Consolidated Health Inc. which was pioneering medical tourism. Lee holds a doctorate and for the last 11 years he has been employed by the State of California and Liberty University as an adjunct professor in the humanities teaching The History of Western Civilization, World Religions and Philosophy. He is the current president of Winning with Words Toastmaster Club in Modesto, and a member of the Boy Scouts of America, Martha Connor, the keynote speaker at this year’s Businesswomen’s Symposium in Modesto, shares her ideas the Saint Andrew’s Soabout using positive thinking to propel people toward productivity. Among the techniques she uses: choosing ciety and the American to be happy; monitoring mood; banning negative thoughts; using affirming language that evokes strength and success; looking forward, not back; and setting aside formal worry time. Connor is the president and CEO of Civil War Association. DirectLine Technologies. Lee was born in England, in the county of Kent, south of Arts Center on the East Campus, 435 College London. Avenue, Modesto. The MJC College Choir and Chamber SingBank announces new vice president ers, directed by Professor Cathryn Tortell, will present a varied repertoire of family-friendly OAKDALE — Peter Brown has been promoted holiday fare. to vice president, credit administrator at Oak In the spirit of Charles Dickens, the program Valley Community Bank, the bank announced. will take the audience on a journey of tradi He will continue to be based out of Oakdale. tional English carols through contemporary Brown joined the bank in 2008 and has more seasonal “hits.” than 15 years of commercial banking experi Included, will be music of Britten, Rutter, ence. In his new role, he will be responsible for Berlin and other composers, as well as a celecommercial loan growth through credit quality bration of Hanukkah. within the commercial and small business loan Tickets to the holiday concert are $6 general portfolios. He will also oversee underwriting admission and $3 for students, seniors, and standards, credit department staff training, children. and be responsible for overall asset quality. Tickets are for sale in advance at the Audi Brown is a 2016 graduate of the Pacific Coast torium Box Office, open from noon to 5 p.m., Banking School. He lives in Oakdale with his wife Tuesday through Friday or by calling (209) 575and two children and serves on the board direc6776 during these hours. tors of the Oakdale Educational Foundation.

Christmas concert presented at Modesto Junior College MODESTO — The Modesto Junior College Department of Music presents “A Yuletide Feast: Dickens to Rock” choral concert at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9 in the Auditorium of the Performing and Media

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A.M.P. Embroidery 1401 Iris Ave Oakdale, Ca 95361

Beauty By Katie C 517 West F Street Oakdale, Ca 95361

Acute 2649 Topeka Street Riverbank, Ca 95367

Daisy Dogs 900 Changason Way Modesto, Ca 95351

Advanced Optometric Services 1208 Floyd Ave Bldg C Modesto, Ca 95354

Beech Chiropractic 607 E Olive Ave Turlock, Ca 95380

Central Valley Pride Center 400 12th St Ste 2 Modesto, Ca 95354

Dak Supplies 2220 Ariano Lane Ceres, Ca 95307

Alexander Enterprise 1360 Shady Ln #612 Turlock, Ca 95382

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LEGALS Fictitious Business Names Three Ghost Vine 6342 Bystrum Rd Ceres, Ca 95307 Vape Society 5532 Pirrone Rd Salida, Ca 95368 Wash Me Window Cleaning 6207 Stoddard Rd Oakdale, Ca 95361 Wings Of Faith Room And Board 635 Skimmer Dr Patterson, Ca 95363

All Auto Repair & Towing 1404 S Berkeley Ave #B Turlock, Ca 95380 All Pro Pool And General Repair Services 2416 Snyder Ave Modesto, Ca 95356 All Star Electronics 1026 Mchenry Ave Modesto, Ca 95350 Am Wholesale Auto Center 443 S 9th Street Ste A Modesto, Ca 95355 Aragon Construction & General Contractor 3836 Pan Am Dr Modesto, Ca 95356 Auratech Dental Laboratory 2030 Coffee Rd B-10 Modesto, Ca 95355

2 Ladies And A Scone 811 High St Modesto, Ca 95354

Auto Lotto 1530 Crowslanding Rd Modesto, Ca 95358

105 Vines On Main Cellars 6342 Bystrum Rd Ceres, Ca 95307

Auto Mota 569 Crows Landing Road Modesto, Ca 95351

A & A Smoke Shop 4213 Mchenry Ave Modesto, Ca 95356

Ayalas Trucking 2119 7th St Ceres, Ca 95307

A Cut Above 2604 Elm Ave Modesto, Ca 95358

B.E.S.T. 2630 West Rumble Rd Modesto, Ca 95350

A Touch Of Color Painting 4008 Viader Drive Modesto, Ca 95356

B.R.O. Motors 3800 Mchenry Dr #P Modesto, Ca 95356

A-1 Amigos Smog Center 109 Amador Ave Modesto, Ca 95351

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Beautiful Reflection Day Spa 225 E Main Street Turlock, Ca 95380

Bell Sade 1618 W Roseburg Ave Modesto, Ca 95350 Better Digs Organic Farm 4600 Tegner Rd Hughson, Ca 95326 Big Valley Refrigeration 2109 Westview Ct Modesto, Ca 95358

Central Valley Youth Basketball Academy 5921 Garden View Way Salida, Ca 95368 Chantel’s Salon & Wigs 1601 Mchenry Ave, Ste B1 Modesto, Ca 95354

Bink’s Fabrication 5660 Pirrone Rd Salida, Ca 95368

Choice Lighting & Supply 1402 9th St Modesto, Ca 95354

Bob’s Giant Burgers #1 1801 H St Unit #B5 Modesto, Ca 95358

Cielito Lindo Event Co 2223 Mt Rainier Lathrop, Ca 95330

Boies Medical Center Pharmacy 828 Delborn Avenue Turlock, Ca 95382 C&B Grant Partners Llc 901 N Carpernter Road, Suites 61 Modesto, Ca 95354 California Legal Document Specialties 726 14th Street Suite A Modesto, Ca 95357

Dpd Inc 2405 Coffee Rd Modesto, Ca 95355

Love Note Cellars 6342 Bystrum Rd Ceres, Ca 95307

Commercial Refrigeration 2109 Westview Ct Modesto, Ca 95358

Duly Noted Notary Service 2906 Illinois Ave Modesto, Ca 95358

Commons, The 1600 Standiford Ave Modesto, Ca 95350

Eastern Span Appraisal Service 1445 Shearwater Drive Patterson, Ca 95363

Crescent Oak Capital 7213 Adams Gravel Plant Rd Oakdale, Ca 95361

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College Market 2110 College Ave Ste A Modesto, Ca 95350

Calilimits Logistics 208 Floyd Ave #1 Modesto, Ca 95350

Central Valley Collective 2908 E Whitmore Avenue #H322 Ceres, Ca 95307

Dead Rat Tactical 2808 Dora St Modesto, Ca 95350

Classic Car Motors 5416 Pirrone Rd Salida, Ca 95368

Cowboy Toffee Company 350 N 2nd Ave Oakdale, Ca 95361

Cellar No 27 6342 Bystrum Rd Ceres, Ca 95307

Davmar Farms 865 Claus Road Modesto, Ca 95357

Dpz Marketing Team 731 Penn Ave Turlock, Ca 95382

California Valley Nuts, Llc 1892 Pinehurst Drive Turlock, Ca 95382

Canna Americana 1324 South Ave Modesto, Ca 95351

Daughter & Dad 730 N Walnut Road Turlock, Ca 95380

Crustcrawler Robotics 2641 Tradition Way Modesto, Ca 95355 Cruz Delivery 3400 Sullivan Ct #210 Modesto, Ca 95356 Custom Yard Services 5345 Tenth St Keyes, Ca 95328

Edco Transport 7615 Nannos Ct Hughson, Ca 95326 Edgar’s Touch Up & Paint 617 Galxey Way Modesto, Ca 95356 El Rosal #9 2542 Patterson Rd Modesto, Ca 95355

Family Rules Winery 6342 Bystrum Rd Ceres, Ca 95307 Flying Frog Pool & Pond Care 1800 Westminster Ln Turlock, Ca 95382 Flying J Travel Plaza #1080 2275 Sperry Ave Patterson, Ca 95363 G.F.F.&R. 1121 Oakdale Road Modesto, Ca 95355 Ggw Oakdale Partners Llc 111 S Maag Avenue Bldg D Oakdale, Ca 95361 Gino’s Auto Sales 1226 11th Street Ste A Modesto, Ca 95354 Glass Guys, The 2121 Cleta Ct Ceres, Ca 95307 Glass Slipper Boutique Fashion & Home Decor, The 5512 Portico Drive Riverbank, Ca 95367 Glitter Is Life 5537 Squire Wells Way Riverbank, Ca 95367 Golden Corral Buffet & Grill 3737 Mchenry Ave Modesto, Ca 95355 Gonzalez Furniture 400 Kansas Ave Modesto, Ca 95351 Grande Antilles Cane Spirits 600 Yosemite Blvdmodesto, Ca 95354 Greengate Real Estate 1209 Woodrow Avenue Suite A-1 Modesto, Ca 95350

El Sol De Mexico Market 1005 East F St Oakdale, Ca 95361

H4 Properties 1030 Ladd Road Modesto, Ca 95356

Fairfield Inn & Suites Turlock 3301 Countryside Drive Turlock, Ca 95380

Hair Free Electrolysis 4220 N Golden State Blvd Turlock, Ca 95382

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Burlingame, Ca 94010 Media Plus|Mediaplus 592 W Fauna Ave Mountain House, Ca 95391 Murano Apartments 6233 North Pershing Ave Stockton, Ca 95207 Eternal Glass And Stones 611 Chestnut Ave Tracy, Ca 95376

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Blanca’s House Cleaning 1610 Annie Way Tracy, Ca 96377 Sp Farm 2510 Balmy Ct Manteca, Ca 95337

Roam 12001 S Highway 99 Manteca, Ca 95336 Pro- Access Solutions 2538 West Lane Suite 10 Stockton, Ca 95205 B & G Mobile Home Park 24064 N Hwy Acampo, Ca 95220 125 Midtown 125 N Hunter St Stockton, Ca 95202 4 Gen Creations 548 Zinfandel Drive Escalon,Ca 95320 Rusty Spike Rail Service 3525 Estate Drive Stockton, Ca 95209

Up Transport 3548 Angelina Ln Stockton, Ca 95212

India Merchandise 200 West Yosemite Ave Manteca, Ca 95336

Skyler Home Appraisals 220 Marc Ave Stockton, Ca 95207

Lightning Blinds Company 7508 Stueben Way Stockton, Ca 95207

Bc Plumbing 457 Dietrich Rd Linden, Ca95236

Clear Drop Car Wash 1195 E Yosemite Ave Manteca, Ca 95336

Arthur Murray|Arthur Murray Dance Center 2233 Grand Canal Blvd Suite 107 Stockton, Ca 95207

R & R Handyman Services 11407 W Valpico Road Tracy, Ca 95376

Thomas Allen Selections 5573 W Woodbridge Rd Lodi, Ca 95242

Tony & Mrs. K’s Bakery-Café 1195 East Yosemite Avenue Manteca, Ca 95336

3m Doors And Trim 2235 N Mac Arthur Drive Tracy, Ca 95376

Valencia Transport 16150 Showlow Ln Lathrop, Ca 95330 Katered Beauty Lounge 1849 Crocus Court Tracy, Ca 95376 Indran Consulting 7963 Zilli Dr Tracy, Ca 95304 Sorrento Apartments 1011 Rosemarie Ln Stockton, Ca 95207

Pristine Homes Corp 2339 W Hammer Ln C-258 Stockton, Ca 95209

Burano Apartments 6232 North Pershing Ave Stockton, Ca 95207

Mortgage Note Capital 441 Lexington Ave Stockton, Ca 95204

Integrity Transportation Services 221 Quincy St #28 Stockton, Ca 95207

Raja Market And Liquor 1420 W Kettleman Ln Suite A Lodi, Ca 95242

Energy Real Estate, Inc 851 Burlway Rd Suite 705

A&R House Cleaning 217 Tioga Drive Lodi, Ca 95242

Jp Lees Recovery|Oak, Spice, & Cream 220 S Cluff Rd Lodi, Ca 95240

Kuspa Construction 2417 Greystone Dr Tracy, Ca 95377 Ireland Landscape Maintenance, Llc 10111 Hwy 99 Stockton, Ca 95207 Hardin Animal Hospital 336 E Lafayette St Stockton, Ca 95203 Five Tool Selling 4719 Quail Lakes Drive Suite G170 Stockton, Ca 95207 Jimenez Painting Services

42 W Beverly Pl Tracy, Ca 95376 Tri Valley Lending 120 W Main St Ste B Ripon, Ca 95366 Majestic Shaving Company 2136 N Argonaut Street Stockton, Ca 95204 Mimi’s Appliances Sales Repair 1316 E Harding Way Stocton, Ca 95205 Harrison Tile 1662 Portola Ave Stockton, Ca 95209 The Real Estate Doctor Team 18496 Munro Ave Stockton, Ca 95215 Vinewood Coverings 1619 Autumn Wy Lodi, Ca 95242 Real Property Management Central Valley 343 E Main Street Suite #819 Stockton, Ca 95202 G&W Investments 1145 N California Street Suite 206 Stockton, Ca 94505

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1230 Cameron Way Stockton, Ca 95207 Angeleno Wine Co. 18921 N Atkins Rd Lodi, Ca 95240 Revolution Volleyball Academy 25435 S Schulte Road Tracy, Ca 95377 Ranai Jones Life Coaching 935 Daisy Ave Lodi, Ca 95242 Unlimited Wireless 1230 W 11th St Tracy, Ca 95376 Opti-Med 4550 N Pershing Ave Stockton, Ca 95207 Rizzo Real Services 8320 Reims Ave Stockton, Ca 95209 Coraesthetics Fitness Academy 7475 Murray Dr Suite 6 Stockton, Ca 95210 Pak Halal Market 7170 West Lane 9 Stockton, Ca 95210 Bym Trucking 737 N Monroe St Stockton, Ca 95203

South Side Market 2122 S. Airport Way Stockton, Ca 95206 Deli Delicious #33 2602 W Kettleman Ln. #120 Lodi, Ca 95242 Pharmacy Care Concepts 7720 Lorraine Ave Suite #102 Stockton, Ca 95210 Lathrop Veterinary Center 17600 Golden Valley Prkwy Lathrop, Ca 95330 Discount Liquor And Cigarettes 1550 Conlny Rd Ste D Ripon, Ca 95366 Open Key Realty 96 Felicia Ave Tracy, Ca 95391 Wonderland Child Care 2004 Pisa Circle Stockton, Ca 95206 Stockton Good Repair 1922 E Harding Way Stockton, Ca 95205 Bloom Hearing Specialists 363 B S Lower Sacramento Rd Lodi, Ca 95242

Serrano Trucking 420 Rail Road Ave Lodi, Ca 95240

Fatboi’s Autodealer 343 East Main Street Ste 501 Stockton, Ca 95202

100 Mile Vineyard 6100 E Hwy 12 Lodi, Ca 95240

Custom Iron Works 215 Kelly St Lodi, Ca 95240

Spenker Winery 17303 North Devries Road Lodi, Ca 95242

Oak Ridge Winery Llc 6100 E Hwy 12 Lodi, Ca 95240

Brandy’s Beauty Box 6425 Embarcadero Dr Stockton, Ca 95219

Rizzo Real Estate Services 8320 Reims Ave. Stockton, Ca 95209

Cali Alternative Care 1147 W Swain Rd Stockton, Ca 95207

M & M Movers 955 Carson Ave Manteca, Ca 95337

Green Groves 13959 E Fanning Road Stockton, Ca 95215

Nails & Spa Concepts 3255 W Hammer Ln Ste 11 Stockton, Ca 95209

Rey-Nelle Enterprises 7177 Schooner Court Stockton, Ca 95219

Cali Rx Medical 541 W Grant Line Rd #171 Tracy, Ca 95376 Angelinaeric Music Productions 1526 San Rocco Circle Stockton, Ca 95207 S.A.M. Consulting

Community Medical Centers, Weberstown 83 W March Lane Stockton, Ca 95207

Bryant Consulting 2834 Redbridge Road Tracy, Ca 95377 Kingdom Of Harron 135 S Fine Road Linden, Ca 95236

Central Valley Business Journal

IMPACT caps on medical coverage, and coverage notwithstanding pre-existing conditions. Employers obviously need to wait and see what transpires with the Affordable Care Act before making any changes in their medical benefit plans. Recreational marijuana California voters passed Proposition 64, which legalizes the adult recreational use of marijuana in the state. This will no doubt increase the use of the substance and potentially impact the number of workers who report to work under the influence of the drug. Notwithstanding the new California treatment of marijuana, the substance remains a “Schedule I” controlled substance under federal law — deemed to have no medical value. Contrast that with methamphetamines and cocaine, Schedule II substances, which are found to have specified medical purposes under federal law. Notwithstanding the passage of Proposition 64, it remains today a federal crime today to possess marijuana.

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Proposition 64 does not limit the ability of an employer to promote and enforce a drug-free workplace policy and will not “undo” employment-based drug testing. However, it appears some employers may decide to treat marijuana use in a manner similar to alcohol use: prohibiting employees from consumption on the job and from reporting to work under the influence. Unfortunately, unlike the blood alcohol test, which can identify actual impairment, there is no drug test available today which indicates whether an individual is under the influence of marijuana. Current tests merely indicate whether the substance has been consumed in the past 30 days. In summary, the results of the 2016 election may not bring about immediate changes for Central Valley employers, but changes are coming. It is likely the impact of this election will be felt in our workplaces for years to come. – 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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December 2016

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