Two members of the Ceres City Council balked last week at city plans to team up with the Salvation Army Red Shield Center in south Modesto for swim lessons in light after the city cancelled its own aquatics program for budget reasons. Councilmembers James... See more
America celebrates 250 years of independence on Saturday, making this a truly special Fourth of July. There are plenty of free activities offered in Stanislaus County. The annual Stanislaus County Fourth of July Parade will take place in downtown Modesto ... See more
If you were hoping 2026 would be the year you could hop on the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) train in Ceres and take a ride to the Bay Area for a 49ers game or a day of exploration elsewhere, there’s some bad news for you. Officials now say it may not b... See more
Stanislaus County supervisors approved the creation of a new task force last week aimed at addressing the growing number of food vendors operating without permits. The proposal was approved at the June 23 meeting. The interagency task force will bring tog... See more
Residents will likely see an increase in illegal fireworks this year because of the Fourth of July holiday falling on Saturday and due to the 250th anniversary celebration of America’s independence but police will attempt to catch as many violators as the... See more
