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Oakdale Leader · Riverbank, CA
Nearby: Riverbank, CAMany of the movie’s scenes were shot in familiar locations in Riverbank including the Plaza del Rio downtown as well as at some local homes.

Ceres Courier · Ceres, CA
Nearby: Ceres, CAMeasure P, the one-cent sales tax increase for Ceres coffers, has held onto a healthy lead for passage in the latest vote count at 57.49 percent. Gary M. Condit and Rosalinda Vierra have prevailed as winners of two open seats on the Ceres City Council.

Ceres Courier · Ceres, CA
Nearby: Ceres, CAThe Ceres City Council approved the purchase of $126,275 in new playground equipment for Independence Park to replace what was damaged by vandals in 2025.

Ceres Courier · Ceres, CA
Nearby: Ceres, CAStarting Nov. 10 the city is activating and testing the new video detection systems installed at all 39 signalized intersections in Ceres.

Ceres Courier · Ceres, CA
Nearby: Ceres, CAA 39-year-old Modesto man who is a high-ranking member of a white supremacist street gang will be sentenced on Dec. 11 after being convicted of ordering a violent attack inside the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center in Ceres.

Oakdale Leader · Escalon, CA
Nearby: Escalon, CAAt its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12, members and guests of AAUW, ORE (American Association of University Women, Oakdale, Riverbank, Escalon Branch) will hear how several women in Escalon and Oakdale have grown community in their respective towns by cultivating love and fun.

Escalon Times · Escalon, CA
Nearby: Escalon, CAThe results have not yet been finalized and will not be certified until a 1% manual tally is conducted, scheduled to conclude by Wednesday, Nov. 25.

Oakdale Leader · Oakdale, CA
Nearby: Oakdale, CAThere was a long line of police, fire and other emergency services personnel that served as an escort for Jett Trunnell on his journey from Stanford to the Oakdale Riverbank Memorial Chapel on Nov. 4. Residents lined the streets and several school busses were part of the procession as well. Photo By Marg Jackson It was a solemn procession from Stanford to Oakdale on Nov. 4 as multiple first responders accompanied Jett Trunnell, 15, to Oakdale Riverbank Memorial Chapel on West F Street in Oakdale. The teen passed following a lengthy battle against cancer – Osteosarcoma – and had made many friends among the ranks of firefighters, police, EMTs and more during his illness. Residents lined the streets of Oakdale to welcome him home. Oakdale High School cheerleaders wore special shirts honoring Jett Trunnell as they did their routine Friday night, Nov. 6 at Central Catholic. Many in the OHS student section also wore the shirts, as did several parents of JV football players.

Oakdale Leader · Oakdale, CA
Nearby: Oakdale, CAAn update from the Stanislaus County Registrar of Voters office was released on Monday, Nov. 9 regarding the results from the Tuesday, Nov. 3 General Election.The vote totals are not yet official; the next update from the county is due on Nov. 12.In local races, the six candidates vying for two seats on the Oakdale City Council saw former councilman Fred Smith leading the way with 28 percent of the vote, followed by Christopher Chavez with 23 percent. Incumbent Kayleigh Gilbert was close behind with 21 percent. Challengers Mary Buchanan, 11 percent; Sal Hernandez, 9 percent; and Benjamin Amaral, just over 7 percent, appear to be out of the running.For the Riverbank City Council, the race for a District 1 seat saw incumbent Luis Uribe with a lead, getting 35 percent of the vote, followed by Jeanette Reyes at 25 percent, Sherry Fenn at 23 percent and Nai N.

Turlock Journal · Turlock, CA
Nearby: Turlock, CAWhile the day after Thanksgiving is traditionally called Black Friday for its holiday shopping madness, in Turlock it’s a day better known for light.

Turlock Journal · Turlock, CA
Nearby: Turlock, CALegacy Health Endowment continued its goal of dramatically improving the quality of life within the community by bringing together resources, expertise and vision by hosting another Women’s Health Luncheon in Turlock.

Turlock Journal · Turlock, CA
Nearby: Turlock, CAThe Turlock Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying potential additional victims following the arrest of Jose Edilberto Garcia Andrade, 49, of Turlock, in connection with an investigation involving the alleged sexual abuse of a child under the age of 10.