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Holiday 'Blessing' staged at West Side
Community members from Gustine, Newman and Patterson are presenting the musical "Sarah's Blessing" from Dec.
Labor group to host summit on recovery
The Oakland-based California Labor Federation is hosting a "California Economic Recovery Summit" on Wednesday in Sacramento.
New subdivisions making almost no sales
It's been a horrible year for Stanislaus County's new-home builders, and the traditional "slow season" hasn't even started.
Gustine Unified has four on ballots
Two will win and two will lose in the race for Gustine Unified School District's board Tuesday.
Car, human remains pulled from Delta-Mendota Canal last week
Authorities on Oct. 23 discovered a station wagon, belonging to a missing Gustine man, inside the Delta-Mendota Canal just west of Newman, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department.Human remains were found inside the vehicle, but the body has not been identified, said sheriff's Lt.
GUSTINE: Car, human remains pulled from canal
Authorities on Friday morning discovered a station wagon, belonging to a missing Gustine man, inside the Delta-Mendota Canal just west of Newman, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department.
Jardine: What's with city managers and 'mutual' resignations?
Is it part of a city manager's job description to get fired, or resign by "mutual agreement," or does it only seem that way? Hughson's City Council began dismissal proceedings against City Manager Joe Donabed last week and replaced him, for the time being, with planning and building director Thom Clark.
One person was arrested on suspicion of auto theft in Stanislaus County from Oct.
Book ban II? Newman-Crows Landing district meets today
The Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District today is holding a special meeting to discuss English curriculum at Orestimba High School.
SOUNDS LIKE: Indie-pop/indie-rock, and some surf. The word "Twee" also has been thrown around.
A member of the famed Newman dynasty of Hollywood composers and industry players, Thomas Newman provided memorable scores for such hit films as "American Beauty" , "Erin Brockovich" , "Finding Nemo" .... A member of the famed Newman dynasty of Hollywood composers and industry players, Thomas Newman provided memorable scores for such hit films as ...
You pass through a deceptively small door and walk down the gauntlet of a long, friendly bar, and suddenly you are contemplating a world of dance that usually surprises newcomers.
WHEN: Deadline Oct. 30 INFO: The Modesto High School Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for the March 27 induction ceremonies.
Book-banning prompts school board interest
Almost a year after a book-banning controversy erupted, seven candidates are vying for two seats on the Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District Board of Education.
INFO: Catholic Charities needs transportation in the Newman, Patterson and Crows Landing areas for seniors 60 years or older who require rides to locations throughout Stanislaus County.
A LITTLE DEMOCRACY NEVER HURT ANYBODY: Modesto City Council candidates have a few more people to win over than usual this fall when they seek the Latino Community Roundtable's endorsement.
WHEN: Saturday; gates open 4 p.m.; dinner 5:15 p.m.; program 6 p.m. WHERE: Nick and Els Blom Ranch, 2613 Illinois Ave.
Info: The following cities are taking part in a Stanislaus County Avoid the 12 enforcement operation: DUI/drivers licence checkpoint -- Friday, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., Ceres.
Final defendants take plea deal in Newman slaying
The last two defendants charged in connection with the death of Reuben "Joey" Neuman - who authorities believe was targeted by the Sureno gang members because he wore red sweat pants - were in Stanislaus County Superior Court this week after pleading guilty to assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury.