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Residents complain about Race Communications fiber work; city says inspections and enforcement have increased

Turlock City Council · March 25, 2026
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Summary

Residents told the council crews from Race Communications damaged yards and sidewalks and failed to notify homeowners; City staff said it has increased inspections, issued directives on restoration timelines and will charge remedial work to Race under encroachment permits.

Residents raised repeated complaints about fiber installation work by Race Communications, saying crews left debris and damage on private property and failed to provide timely notification.

David Womack told the council he felt crews had "invaded my property" and that graffiti, trash and unrestored excavation had been left on his sidewalk and in his yard. Other speakers described similar marks, unfilled holes, and…

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