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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Turlock public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Proposed AI Data Centers in the Region
One pageant contestant urged the council to keep data centers away from residential areas, saying they're 'hurting people and future' — a nod to the ongoing local debate over large data center development.
Street tree policy overhaul
Turlock is updating which trees can be planted along streets — dropping 14 problem species like the fruitless mulberry and California sycamore, adding nine sturdier varieties — plus new planting and watering guidelines to protect sidewalks and cut maintenance costs.