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Names of Note: These five seniors have made a difference with their volunteer work

The Stanislaus County Commission on Aging announced the 2018 winners of the Senior Awards, one for each district on the Board of Supervisors. They will be honored at the May … Click to Continue »

 

Namesake celebrated at Modesto’s Cesar Chavez Park

Entertainment, including from Ballet Folklorico Anahuac, pictured, was just part of Saturday’s Cesar E. Chavez Family Day Celebration in Modesto, which honored the late farm worker advocate. Presented by the … Click to Continue »

 

How you like them apples? New hard cider maker in Salida ramping up production

They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But they never said those apples couldn’t be fermented. Two Modesto friends are betting on apples as their business. Wells … Click to Continue »

 

Livingston Kite Festival takes flight Sunday. Weather expected to be 'perfect'

This weekend's kite festival takes flight Sunday in Livingston and won't be stopped by the wet weather that hit the Valley on Friday and Saturday, an event organizer said. "Actually … Click to Continue »

 

Flood warning issued for Merced River at Pohono Bridge in Yosemite National Park

A flood warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Pohono Bridge, which spans the Merced River in Yosemite National Park. The weather service said flood stage could … Click to Continue »

 

Atwater mayor's accidental text at center of city manager's departure, sources say

The interim Atwater city manager who quit this week had filed a "hostile work environment" claim with the city's human resources department about two weeks before leaving, according to an … Click to Continue »

 

USDA acts against Modesto slaughterhouse, citing 'egregious act' of inhumane handling

A U.S. Department of Agriculture agency took action against a Modesto slaughterhouse last month after a government veterinarian witnessed inhumane handling of cattle. The violation of the Federal Meat Inspection … Click to Continue »

 

No big problems as the rain clouds let loose over Modesto

Downtown Modesto was on track to get more than an inch of rain by the end of Friday. By 5 p.m., 0.84 inches had been recorded by the Modesto Irrigation … Click to Continue »

 

Stanislaus County District Attorney clears Modesto police officer in suspect's death

The Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office has cleared Modesto police officers in the 2016 death of a homeless drug addict who authorities say charged the officers and then fought with … Click to Continue »

 

Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (04/07/18)

MODESTO What: Modesto Kiwanis Club meeting When: Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Famiglia Bistro, 2501 McHenry Ave. Info: The public is invited to weekly lunch meetings with presentations … Click to Continue »

 

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