Archive By Author - Marg Jackson
Despite the predictions of rainy weather over the next several days, the Cowboy Capital of the World is in the midst of a hectic, fast-paced and fun Rodeo Week.
April 10, 2012
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Local News
Oakdale Police are investigating an early morning crash on Sunday, April 8 that damaged a home and caused it to catch on fire.
April 09, 2012
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Local News
If there's one thing I've learned over the years in this business, it's that the 'story behind the story' is often the more interesting to tell.
April 04, 2012
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Local Columns
While teams are getting ready for the April 28-29 annual Relay For Life in Oakdale, they are already busy raising funds to add to this year's total from the American Cancer Society.
March 30, 2012
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Local News
The noon hour lunch rush had a little bit of a different twist in Oakdale on Thursday, March 29.
March 29, 2012
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Local News
For those of you who wanted rain, looks like you got your way.
March 28, 2012
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Local Columns
With some 10,000 locations nationwide, it's not surprising that Curves enjoys a booming business in each of the three local communities of Oakdale, Riverbank and Escalon.
March 21, 2012
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Local Business
Oakdale Police said they received multiple 911 calls reporting the sound of gunshots in the area of West F Street and Oak, with one caller indicating a home at 20 N. Oak Ave. was involved. Officers responding to the scene located three subjects outside the home at 20 N. Oak. They were detained and it was determined they were the victims of the drive by shooting.
March 05, 2012
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Crime
An investigation into reports of identity theft and credit card fraud resulted in the serving of search warrants and confiscation of property in Escalon this week, and police are looking for possible victims of the scam. The warrants were served at a business, All City Automotive at 1910 Main St., Escalon, and a residence in the 1800 Block of Baker Avenue in that city.
March 03, 2012
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Local News
The ninth season of a critical air quality program concluded on Wednesday, Feb. 29. This year's 'Check Before You Burn' program – which minimizes dangerous airborne particle pollution by restricting burning - featured an unusually high number of wood-burning curtailment days because of historically poor conditions this winter, said San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District officials.
March 01, 2012
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Local News
Several people were hurt and one man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder by Oakdale Police following a stabbing early morning Saturday, Feb. 25 at a local bar.
February 29, 2012
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Marg
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Crime
Oakdale Police made an arrest for attempted murder following a stabbing early morning Saturday, Feb. 25 at a local bar. They are also investigating the death of a 43-year-old city woman in an unrelated incident.
February 28, 2012
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Marg
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Crime
By a 4-1 vote, with councilman Tom Dunlop opposed, the Oakdale Tourism Board will continue to operate for a year, utilizing a hotel tax to promote the city in an effort to attract visitors.
February 23, 2012
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Local News
An early morning auto accident Monday, Feb. 20 resulted in charges of felony driving under the influence and child endangerment being brought against Riverbank City Councilman Jesse James White.
February 20, 2012
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Crime
Stepping back in time, patrons of the old-fashioned speakeasy set up inside Oakdale's Gene Bianchi Community Center on Saturday night seemed right at home, visiting the blackjack tables, listening to a singer croon a song, taking a spin on the ballroom dance floor, even enjoying a libation at the bar.
February 15, 2012
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Local News
