DUI, Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned

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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.

Awards, Honors For OHS Seniors

With graduation only days away, Oakdale High School's Class of 2013 is about to embark on a new part of life – one that officially launches them out of childhood and toward adulthood.

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.

Mommy Musings-Ponies, Playthings And Grad Caps

Graduation season is once again here.

Knights Ferry News Week of May 22, 2013

Congratulations to Knights Ferry's First Grade class for their Blue Ribbon at the Stanislaus County Science Fair. Honor awards went to the Kindergarten class, Breanna Banks and Dakota Voortman. Jackson Ault and Trexler Porter received Distinguished awards.

Valley Home News Week of May 22, 2013

All those who attended the Silent Movies on Sunday at St. Luke'' Lutheran Church here in Valley Home were in for a special treat. The afternoon showing began with a Charlie Chaplin movie in which the actor really demonstrated his acrobatic talents as an inebriated gentleman arriving home after a big night on the town who meets up with all sorts of obstacles gaining entrance to his home, from losing his house ...

Oakdale Plays For Shot At SJS Title Game Today

LEAP OF FAITH - Mustang Athletes Punch Tickets To Masters

Mustang Softball Players Cast Away From SJS Playoffs

Bad Bounce Goal Ends Oakdale’s Soccer Season

Charles T. Hutchison

N. J. “Skip” Retherford

Fishing Report

Fish attractants have been used in some form or another for many years. In the middle 1980s I can remember there being a big interest in fish attractants as several major tackle manufacturers added fish attractants to their product line. I can remember one specific brand that comes to mind "Bait mate," it was in a liquid form with a consistency that was similar to vegetable oil. One quick spray of this supposedly would create ...

Local Girl Qualifies For Horse Reining Finals

Sometimes a name just sticks. The nine-year-old quarter horse dubbed Imasmartlittlecheese (all one word) knows that all too well, but he's not complaining. The quick and nimble mount is about as obedient and responsive to a rider's command as a horse can be. With Oakdale-trained Courtney Yohey gracefully holding the reins, Imasmartlittlecheese has carried the pair to the pinnacle of horse reining. "I call him 'Cheese' for short," Yohey ...

Ruben Mora, Jr.

Ruben Mora, Jr., 15, died Sunday, Nov. 11. He was born in Oakdale and lived in Oakdale all his life. He was a freshman in high school and loved by many friends. He is survived by his parents, Ruben and Gloria Mora; sisters, Melissa and Jessica Mora, and Adrianna and Alynna Arellano-Groomes, all of Oakdale; grandfather, Manual Mora; as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services ...

Freda Eagen Knowlson

Freda Eagen Knowlson, 93, died Saturday, Nov. 10. She was a woman of faith who left a legacy of strength with her family. Jesus Christ was her Lord and Savior. She loved God and entrusted everything to Him. Mrs. Knowlson loved to cook, clean and serve her family. Guests who visited her home never left hungry. She would do anything for anyone and was extremely kind and generous. She always put ...

Paul Katuszonek

Paul Katuszonek, 30, died suddenly on Thursday, Nov. 8. He was a recent cancer survivor and appreciated each day with his family. He was a loving husband and father. Mr. Katuszonek loved being a policeman with the City of Oakdale and considered his co-workers to be his extended family. He is survived by his wife, Shannon Katuszonek; daughter, Ava; father, Roman Katuszonek of Modesto; mother Christine Katuszonek of Augusta, ...

Roberta Ann Buerer

Roberta Ann Buerer, 38, died suddenly on Monday, Nov. 5. She was born in Okinawa, Japan. She lived in Lodi for a period of time and made her home in Oakdale for 15 years. Mrs. Buerer was a veteran of the U.S. Army. She was a cashier and a mother. She belonged to River Oak Grace Church and Celebrate Recovery. She is survived by her husband, Jason ...

Antone M. (Tony) Avila

Antone M. (Tony) Avila, 89, passed away peacefully at Doctors Medical Center Hospital on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012.

Bill P. Abbott

Bill P. Abbott, 58, died Saturday, Nov. 10 of a sudden illness in Modesto. He was born in Lincoln, Neb. He lived in Oakdale since 1979. Mr. Abbott was a forklift operator for Ball Can Company in Oakdale since 1988. He is survived by his wife, Eva R. Abbott of Oakdale; daughter, Connie (Daniel Jr.) Carreira of Oakdale; son, Paul (Denise) Froman Jr. of Coquille, Ore.; sisters, Deborah Wallace ...

Dahlia Marie Smith

Nicole and Alan Smith of Oakdale welcomed the arrival of their daughter, Dahlia Marie Smith, on Oct. 28, 2012.

Brianna Allison Palomino

A girl, Brianna Allison Palomino, was born Oct. 29, 2012 to expectant mother Nora E. Palomino of Escalon.

Jeffery Michael Miller

Shane Michael Miller and Kassandra Emerald Branscom of Oakdale welcomed the arrival of their son, Jeffery Michael Miller, on Nov. 1, 2012.

Denham Re-Elected, Has Oakdale Issues On Radar

Congressman Jeff Denham has a list of local matters to take on as he prepares to take over the newly drawn 10th Congressional District. On Tuesday, Nov 6, Denham defeated Democratic challenger Jose Hernandez by taking 54 percent of votes cast.

Citizens Cast Votes, Council Members Seated

Oakdale voters have spoken on the structure they want to see for its city council and the direction they will take the city for the next few years. One newcomer will join a re-elected councilman for full terms and a former mayor will fill the two-year remainder of a vacant seat.

Valley Home News for November 14, 2012

Christina Barreto shares the following information with us. Our Valley Home 4-H members are busy planning for another Bake Sale at Tractor Supply in Oakdale on Saturday, November 17th. There will be the delicious odor of baking delectable goodies filling the air throughout our community this coming week as our 4-H'ers busy themselves baking up a storm of delicious goodies to sell at their booth. The 4-H'ers will be found manning this booth located inside ...

Former Waterford City Administrator Hired For Oakdale

Interim City Manager Stan Feathers announced on Nov. 5 that retired Waterford City Administrator Chuck Deschenes has joined the city's management team as an interim operations manager. Deschenes replaces retired Merced County CEO Demetrios "Dee" Tatum, who leaves the position due to state regulations on the limited number of hours he can work after retirement.