In Turlock Journal Stories on February 25, 2009 at 11:53 pm
Alex Cantatore Staff reporter
The Steven Ambriz act, a bi-partisan measure intended to give prosecutors another tool in the prosecution of DUI suspects whose driving causes death, now sits on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s desk awaiting his signature to become law.
The act, also known as AB 808, was authored by Assemblywoman Nicole Parra (D-Hanford) and Assemblyman Todd Spitzer (R-Orange). The bill will require that all individuals seeking a driver’s license or license renewal sign a statement acknowledging that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol may cause death.
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In Columns on February 25, 2009 at 11:51 pm
Alex Cantatore Staff reporter
Hello, and welcome to my first column here with the Turlock Journal. My name is Alex Cantatore, and it is an absolute pleasure to make your acquaintance.
I am a native of Stanislaus County, born and raised just a ways down Hwy. 99 in Riverbank. I went to Central Catholic High School where I got to know a good number of T-towners. I attended the University of California, Irvine, where I majored in English with a minor in Information and Computer Science. Yes, you read correctly, I studied both English and computers. My friends have always said that I have a bit of a split personality.
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In Turlock Journal Stories on February 25, 2009 at 11:47 pm
Team reunites for Friday night award ceremony
Alex Cantatore Staff reporter
“Among a throng of 6,000 screaming, bewildered fans, in a blaze of football power, obtaining a determination from under the shadow of defeat, the Turlock Bulldogs came from behind to defeat a spectacular multiple offense, the Lodi Flames, 14-13, with only 0:15 remaining to be played on the Turlock field last night.” - Larry Reese, reporter for the Turlock Journal, November 16th, 1957.
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