Oakdale Officer’s Impact Felt By Many

Grey and cloudy skies matched the somber mood of those attending the funeral service for Oakdale Police Officer Paul Katuszonek on Friday morning, Nov. 16, at the Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson.

Oakdale Officer’s Impact Felt By Many

Grey and cloudy skies matched the somber mood of those attending the funeral service for Oakdale Police Officer Paul Katuszonek on Friday morning, Nov. 16, at the Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson.

Oakdale Officer’s Impact Felt By Many

Grey and cloudy skies matched the somber mood of those attending the funeral service for Oakdale Police Officer Paul Katuszonek on Friday morning, Nov. 16, at the Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson.

Oakdale Officer’s Impact Felt By Many

Grey and cloudy skies matched the somber mood of those attending the funeral service for Oakdale Police Officer Paul Katuszonek on Friday morning, Nov. 16, at the Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson.

Oakdale Officer’s Impact Felt By Many

Grey and cloudy skies matched the somber mood of those attending the funeral service for Oakdale Police Officer Paul Katuszonek on Friday morning, Nov. 16, at the Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson.

Oakdale Officer’s Impact Felt By Many

Grey and cloudy skies matched the somber mood of those attending the funeral service for Oakdale Police Officer Paul Katuszonek on Friday morning, Nov. 16, at the Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson.

Oakdale Officer’s Impact Felt By Many

Grey and cloudy skies matched the somber mood of those attending the funeral service for Oakdale Police Officer Paul Katuszonek on Friday morning, Nov. 16, at the Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson.

Oakdale Officer’s Impact Felt By Many

Grey and cloudy skies matched the somber mood of those attending the funeral service for Oakdale Police Officer Paul Katuszonek on Friday morning, Nov. 16, at the Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson.

Oakdale Officer’s Impact Felt By Many

Grey and cloudy skies matched the somber mood of those attending the funeral service for Oakdale Police Officer Paul Katuszonek on Friday morning, Nov. 16, at the Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson.

Oakdale Officer’s Impact Felt By Many

Grey and cloudy skies matched the somber mood of those attending the funeral service for Oakdale Police Officer Paul Katuszonek on Friday morning, Nov. 16, at the Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson.

Oakdale Officer’s Impact Felt By Many

Grey and cloudy skies matched the somber mood of those attending the funeral service for Oakdale Police Officer Paul Katuszonek on Friday morning, Nov. 16, at the Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson.

Oakdale Officer’s Impact Felt By Many

Grey and cloudy skies matched the somber mood of those attending the funeral service for Oakdale Police Officer Paul Katuszonek on Friday morning, Nov. 16, at the Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson.

Oakdale Officer’s Impact Felt By Many

Grey and cloudy skies matched the somber mood of those attending the funeral service for Oakdale Police Officer Paul Katuszonek on Friday morning, Nov. 16, at the Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson.

Oakdale Officer’s Impact Felt By Many

Grey and cloudy skies matched the somber mood of those attending the funeral service for Oakdale Police Officer Paul Katuszonek on Friday morning, Nov. 16, at the Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson.

Oakdale Officer’s Impact Felt By Many

Grey and cloudy skies matched the somber mood of those attending the funeral service for Oakdale Police Officer Paul Katuszonek on Friday morning, Nov. 16, at the Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson.

Chocolate Festival- Sweet Smell Of Success

With pleasant weather in the forecast for both days, the 21st annual Oakdale Chocolate Festival had thousands attend to enjoy the classic cars, entertainment, food, merchandise and crafts, and most of all, the chocolate.

Oakdale Sits Out Large Scale Gang Sweep

As over 100 peace officers from 13 different law enforcement agencies in Stanislaus County converged in a one-day gang sweep, focusing on over 115 gang-related targets, one city's cops were absent from the posse – The City of Oakdale.

Audit Presented To Council

With caution about an insufficient sewer rate, Oakdale Finance Director Albert Avila presented the city's annual audit report to the city council at its May 20 meeting.

Hospital Foundation Gala A Triumph

First-Time Bands Performing This Year

Indoor Pot Grow Found At Local Business

Police responding to an alarm call discovered an extensive indoor marijuana grow on Saturday night, May 11.

Oakdale Boy Chosen For Special Home Makeover

Under the warm rays of the May sun, scores of caring volunteers on Friday afternoon, May 10, put finishing touches on their gift to a child that, as it would tragically turn out, would not experience the fruits of their labor in the donated space of Casa de Amigos Mobile Home Park.

School Administrator Charged With Abuse Dies

The former Valley Home School District superintendent and principal that had been charged with felony child molestation died on Sunday, May 12.

Oak Valley Severing Ties With Dignity Health

Hundreds Participate In Love Oakdale

Over 300 concerned citizens came out and participated in the Love Oakdale event on Saturday, May 4.

Mother Gets Nine Year Sentence In Baby Death

Nicole Todd-Smith, the mother of the 44-day-old baby that died of a methamphetamine overdose in December, was sentenced to nine years in prison on Tuesday, May 7.

Short Agenda For Council Meeting

EDITORIAL – Attention Oakdale – All Units: 11-99

Attention Oakdale – All Units: 11-99

Hospital Board Tables Decision On Foundation

After taking public criticism for voting to shut down its popular maternity ward a few months ago, Oak Valley Hospital officials are considering another controversial decision – disassociation with the well-liked and admired Oak Valley Hospital Foundation.