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Modesto mulling sales tax hike to provide budget boost
A sales tax increase could soon be headed to the ballot in Modesto.
May 24, 2022
No Fly Zone: Valley city shoots down pitch to bring Bird scooters to town
Last-mile scooters from firms like Bird reached their nationwide zenith in 2018. Bringing them back to the Valley has been no picnic.
May 11, 2022
Modesto sends newly-vacant Council seat to election
It appears that the vacant seat on the Modesto City Council will remain unfilled until the November election.
April 27, 2022
Modesto lawmaker resigns seven months early
Nine years into his position, Bill Zoslocki is calling it quits. Here’s why.
April 21, 2022
Another Valley county joins choir against Calif. student COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Thus far, two San Joaquin Valley counties have spoken out against a school vaccine mandate proposal.
April 6, 2022
Save Mart Companies acquired by L.A.-based private equity firm
Grocery chains Save Mart, FoodMaxx, and Lucky have a new owner.
March 28, 2022
Stanislaus Co. eyes plans ten years ahead on housing, jobs
Kickstarting housing development to bring down the cost of living in the north Valley is among the top priorities facing cities in Stanislaus County.
March 10, 2022
Turlock to raise garbage rates for residents
Mandates from Sacramento governing garbage and recycling collection have driven up the cost of that weekly trash pick-up, city officials said.
February 9, 2022
Stanislaus Co. ends local emergency order for COVID-19 pandemic
Stanislaus County took a major step Tuesday in relinquishing government control granted from the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 8, 2022
Report: Oakdale high school students sequestered in gym for maskless protest of Newsom
Hundreds of students across the campuses of Oakdale Unified Joint School District protested having to wear masks mere days after Gov. Gavin Newsom was seen at the NFC Championship Game in Los Angeles last weekend without a mask on.
February 4, 2022