Modesto CA

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Mayor, vice mayor squabble as DEI money debate heats up

Stockton’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have been at the forefront of discussions at City Hall for the last week after it was revealed that public DEI money had been allocated to fund a consulting contract for job coaching services for the interim city manager. Vice Mayor Jason Lee...
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Newsom Says “California Leads by Example Addressing the Nation’s Affordable Housing Crisis.”

Stockton, CA…State leaders broke ground on a new affordable housing community in downtown Stockton. Through an executive order signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, the former state-owned site will be turned into 94 homes for low-income households. “Once again, the Excess Sites program is helping transform state-owned...
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Where’s Waldo? Right Here in Modesto This July!

Hey, parents and kids! Looking for something fun to do this summer that’s free, local, and encourages exploration? Starting July 1, you can join the Find Waldo Local scavenger hunt and search for him at 25 local businesses right here in Modesto!. Here’s how it works:. Start at...
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Turlock Unified School District Deploys Electric Buses

Turlock Unified School District (TUSD) announced the delivery of nine electric buses and charging infrastructure at its transportation center. The electric Blue Bird buses will replace diesel buses in the California school district’s fleet, reducing air pollution and contributing to the district’s goal to transition...
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Ceres Officer Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Injury as Service Weapon Discharges at Junior High School

A routine afternoon took an unexpected turn at Blaker-Kinder Junior High School's parking lot in Ceres, California, when a School Resource Officer experienced a firearm mishap. The Ceres Police Department reported that the officer's holstered weapon discharged due to what is believed to be a malfunction. This...
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Almond Board Advances China Trade Talks

The Almond Board of California (ABC) recently hosted Chinese officials in Modesto to advance international trade discussions and build on last year’s diplomatic outreach. “This was a follow-up from the visit to the consulate last fall,” said Taylor Hillman, ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications. “We...
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GraffitiView: Rev Up Your July With Graffiti USA

Celebrate July while supporting Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum! With an exciting lineup of fundraising activities, patrons will enjoy the perfect blend of nostalgia, entertainment, and community spirit. Light Up Your 4th with TNT Fireworks. TNT Fireworks will be on sale from June 28th until July 6th at Graffiti USA...
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CHP Announces DUI Sobriety Checkpoint in San Joaquin County for June 28

The California Highway Patrol's Stockton Area office has announced they will be conducting a DUI sobriety checkpoint to decisively curb instances of driving under the influence. This checkpoint is scheduled for Saturday, and will be located in the unincorporated area of San Joaquin County. According to the CHP -...
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Stockton officials terminate Lathrop city manager’s consulting contract amid public scrutiny

Lathrop City Manager Stephen Salvatore is no longer serving as a consultant for Stockton, according to city officials. The announcement came a month after news reports revealed that Interim City Manager Steve Colangelo — a longtime event planner and rental manager with no local government experience — hired Salvatore...
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Man arrested on arson charges after structure fire, police say

(FOX40.COM) — A 37-year-old man was arrested last Thursday after a structure fire in early June, according to the Stockton Police Department. Video Above: Woman burned in portable toilet fire in Sacramento (Apr. 10) Police said officers responded to assist the Stockton Fire Department with a large-scale, three-alarm...

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