Nov 01, 2007 12:00 PM
The citizens' advisory committee to the Stanislaus County Council of Governments policy board voted Wednesday to support state funding for a short haul rail link between the Port of Oakland
Sep 12, 2007 12:27 PM
The Crows Landing Steering Committee is a group without a mission, according to members who questioned its relevance this morning.
Dec 10, 2007 07:31 AM
Gerry Kamilos' PCCP West Park LLC business park pro- posal has always hinged on a gamble: that the project can win $26 million in state bond money.
Oct 23, 2007 12:00 AM
STOCKTON -- The good news for PCCP West Park developer Gerry Kamilos is that his short-haul rail proposal is included in a preliminary staff list of top-prior-ity projects in the
Aug 17, 2007 12:00 AM
Recently, Gerry Kamilos sent out a letter and was a guest on a televised segment of "West Side Stories," promoting his West Park project on the 1,500-acre former Crows Landing
Dec 26, 2007 02:58 AM
The last-minute exemption of industrial and commercial land from the mitigation provision in Stanislaus County's agriculture element might have meant a windfall of more than $25 million for PCCP West
Nov 08, 2007 06:06 AM
PATTERSON -- The City Council is unanimously against the proposed 4,800-acre industrial park on the former Crows Landing air base.
Dec 25, 2007 01:41 AM
A sophisticated political hit piece on Stanislaus County Supervisor Jim DeMartini has shown up on YouTube, the popular Internet video site.
Jan 05, 2008 03:56 AM
George Britton retired Friday after three years as city manager of Modesto and an impressive 35 years in public service, much of that in Arizona. Britton grew up in Modesto
Nov 09, 2007 12:00 AM
The battle lines are pretty clear between the majority of the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors and the Patterson City Council. Three county supervisors support the West Park proposal to
Aug 14, 2007 04:54 AM
PATTERSON -- Residents with lingering questions about developer Gerry Kamilos' plan for the former Crows Landing Naval Air Station quizzed him directly Monday night at the first of several neighborhood
Aug 26, 2007 12:00 AM
Make no mistake, when it comes to moving goods in and around the San Joaquin Valley, the big rig is still king of the road.
Aug 29, 2007 07:43 AM
Stanislaus County will retain ownership of the Crows Landing Air Facil-ity property and develop long-term leases for the land, the Board of Supervisors decided unanimously Tuesday.
Jan 18, 2008 03:54 AM
Stanislaus County and PCCP West Park LLC formally asked the state for $26 million Thursday to build a short- haul railroad and inland port near Crows Landing.
Dec 19, 2007 12:05 PM
The third-quarter report on the PCCP West Park LLC negotiations on a master development agreement for a 4,800-acre business and industrial park near Crows Landing won approval Tuesday night on
Nov 15, 2007 12:00 AM
Stanislaus County's application for state bond money for a short haul rail system between the Port of Oakland and Crows Landing got the endorsement of the Stanislaus Council of Governments
Sep 18, 2007 05:10 AM
Stanislaus County leaders hope to meet soon with the Port of Oakland in an effort to get plans for a short-haul rail center at Crows Landing back on track.
Aug 09, 2007 12:00 AM
The developers who want to transform the former Crows Landing Naval Air Station into an industrial center are inviting Stanislaus County residents to attend one of several neighborhood meetings about
Jan 09, 2008 09:07 AM
A group opposing the PCCP West Park LLC proposed development on Stanislaus County's West Side has filed conflict-of-interest complaints against a Stockton law firm and a transportation consultant.
Dec 13, 2007 07:12 AM
A draft analysis of the proposed short-haul rail system between the Crows Landing Air Facility and the Port of Oakland questions whether there is enough freight demand to support the
Nov 02, 2007 08:04 AM
The citizens advisory committee to the Stanislaus County Council of Governments policy board voted 7-0 to support state funding for a short-haul rail link between the Port of Oakland and
Oct 18, 2007 12:00 AM
In a Feb. 28 Bee article ("West Park wins," Page A-1), West Park developer Gerry Kamilos said if West Park fails to get the rail bond money, the county would
Nov 15, 2007 12:00 AM
NEWMAN -- Following the lead of its Highway 33 neighbor, the City Council agreed Tuesday to join a group of West Side agencies opposed to the 4,800-acre proposed industrial park
Oct 25, 2007 12:00 AM
NEWMAN -- The City Council is preparing a letter of opposition to the proposed industrial park at the former Crows Landing air facility, denouncing its impact on the West Side
Nov 29, 2007 12:00 AM
PATTERSON -- An aspiring teacher and newcomer to the city is pushing for two initiatives on the June ballot that would impose term limits on the mayor and council and
Nov 12, 2007 12:00 AM
Stanislaus County Supervisor Jim DeMartini is half of the negotiating team working out a master development agreement with PCCP West Park LLC developer Gerry Kamilos.
Nov 21, 2007 12:00 AM
The Bee editorial ("Kamilos deserves support in pursuit of state funding," Nov. 9) stated: "The StanCOG policy board should give Kamilos a fair shot at his vision." What about giving
Aug 28, 2007 07:36 AM
Stanislaus County should retain ownership of the 1,527-acre Crows Landing Air Facility as it develops as a business park, a county ad hoc committee says. The county Board of Supervisors
Aug 16, 2007 12:40 PM
A few months ago, the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau board of directors took a stand on the proposal to develop the 1,528-acre former Crows Landing Naval Air Station. Essentially, our
Aug 28, 2007 01:41 PM
Stanislaus County will retain ownership in the Crows Landing Air Facility property and develop long-term leases for the land, the board of supervisors decided today.
Jan 24, 2008 03:25 AM
A full-scale political war is raging on the West Side of Stanislaus County, complete with organized citizens' groups, stealth propaganda campaigns, video hit pieces and heated rhetoric from elected officials.
Jan 03, 2008 01:29 AM
Since February, our West Park team has worked carefully to study our 30-year plan to bring 37,000 jobs to Crows Landing while providing the tax revenue needed for our county
Dec 31, 2007 07:24 AM
2007 has been a difficult year for the West Side of Stanislaus County. Many here feel we are under attack by the majority on the Board of Supervisors. There's no
Sep 14, 2007 12:00 AM
Developer Gerry Kamilos was dealt a stunning blow Thursday when the Port of Oakland turned its back on his ambitious plan to build a short-haul rail center at Crows Landing.
Aug 25, 2007 12:00 AM
Modesto
Nov 14, 2007 12:00 AM
We are writing in opposition to Gerry Kamilos' project for West Park.
Oct 03, 2007 12:00 AM
A 28-acre land donation agreement for a satellite Modesto Junior College campus in Patterson has fallen through.
Nov 21, 2007 05:32 AM
Imagine Stanislaus County Supervisor Jim DeMartini with a sock duct-taped in his mouth. Can you picture it?
Sep 06, 2007 12:00 AM
The writer of "West Park doesn't include plans for homes" (Sept. 5, Letters) needs to get his facts straight. I do not sit on the Patterson General Plan Advisory Committee.
Sep 13, 2007 12:00 AM
The Crows Landing Steering Committee is a group without a mission, according to members who questioned its relevancy Wednesday morning.
Jan 01, 2008 12:25 AM
You don't have to be a political junkie to appreciate what's ahead in 2008, a year that promises controversy and intrigue. A brief forecast:
Aug 31, 2007 12:00 AM
Stanislaus County's West Side residents aren't just concerned about the humongous industrial project proposed for the Crows Landing air facility less than a mile from Patterson's southern boundary -- we're
Sep 13, 2007 01:11 PM
The Port of Oakland won�t back a $52 million plan to develop a short-haul railroad at Crows Landing.
Sep 18, 2007 12:00 AM
Developer Gerry Kamilos appeared to suffer a setback with last week's news reports that neither the Port of Oakland nor the Bay Area's Metropolitan Transportation Commission plans to include his
Jan 20, 2008 03:19 AM
Two important measures on the Feb. 5 ballot involve land use in the unincorporated areas of Stanislaus County -- the 90 percent of the total acreage that lies outside the
Sep 05, 2007 12:00 AM
According to "Engineering rail's rebirth" (Aug. 26, Page A-1), officials at the Port of Oakland, a key player in the Crows Landing project, are pushing improvements for their long-haul Class
Sep 08, 2007 12:00 AM
Stanislaus County job seekers face a "dark future" if government leaders don't pay more attention and less lip service to luring industry, job creation experts say in a strongly worded
Aug 07, 2007 12:00 AM
Modesto
Aug 16, 2007 12:41 PM
West Side residents received a two-page letter from developer Gerry Kamilos this week, asking them to join in a "frank dialogue" about his plans for the former Crows Landing air
Jan 06, 2008 02:17 AM
If you didn't catch the recent YouTube video hit piece on Stanislaus County Supervisor Jim DeMartini, you may have missed your chance. The video was taken private Friday afternoon on
Sep 16, 2007 12:00 AM
So, what's ahead for Crows Landing?
Oct 30, 2007 12:00 AM
MODESTO
Dec 17, 2007 03:24 AM
Forget about bringing a cup of coffee to Tuesday's Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors meeting; you'll need a Thermos. The last meeting of 2007 should be long and contentious. Surprisingly,
Nov 21, 2007 12:00 AM
Citizens from the West Side have voiced their opinion that the West Park proposed business park based on short-haul rail is a bad idea. Thank goodness our officials in Patterson
Aug 16, 2007 12:41 PM
Enlisting support from political heavy hitters appears to be a powerful emerging strategy in controversial developments.
Jan 24, 2008 03:25 AM
Video hit pieces, rumors spread through anonymous Web sites, petitions to recall the City Council, film crews from Southern California taping local meetings. What's going on in Patterson?