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Oakdale Leader · Oakdale, CA

Final journey sees Jett welcomed home by community

There 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

Processing of ballots continues in election

An 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.

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Oakdale Leader · Escalon, CA

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Community Briefs 11-11-26

At 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.

Molalla Pioneer / Herald Pioneer · Modesto, CA

Nearby: Modesto, CA

Richard William Coggin

July 15, 1960 – November 3, 2026 – Richard “Rick” William Coggin, affectionately known to many as “Spunky” or “Odie,” passed away on November 3, 2026, leaving behind a profound legacy of laughter, generosity, and unconditional love. Born on July 15, 1960, in Modesto, California, Rick moved with his family to Molalla, Oregon, at the age of six, where he proudly spent the remainder of his life. On May 14, 1986, Rick married the absolute love of his life and best friend, Brenda Gasser. Together, they shared 41 beautiful years of devotion, adventure, and deep friendship, including 40 years of marriage. Brenda was his partner in every sense of the word, and his passing leaves a void in her heart that words cannot begin to describe. Rick’s family was his entire world. He was a deeply proud father to his two daughters, Danielle Coggin (Mallory Bennett) and Amber Coggin (Dan Sepulveda).