YES Company Presents “Ragtime”

Science Community Center Opening

Improving Motorcycle Safety Aim Of CHP Operation

Tasty Treats Brewing On Chocolate Avenue

The 21st Annual Chocolate Festival will be hitting the streets of Oakdale on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. Chocolate Avenue will be returning and will have a few new vendors as well as some of the returning favorites. Foxy's Toffee owner Kathryn Brubaker will be attending the Chocolate Festival for the first time this year. Brubaker will be bringing her chocolate covered almond toffee and a batch ...

New Games Lined Up For Challenge

The rivers of chocolate will flow at the annual Chocolate Challenge, where fun and games with chocolate will reign on the stage, Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the 21st Annual Oakdale Chocolate Festival, there will be a few changes to the Chocolate Challenge games this year, with some new, timed events where contestants will ...

City Welcomes Visitors For Weekend Festival

For two days, Oakdale will put two of its trademark attributes on display – Cowboys and Chocolate. The 21st Annual Oakdale Chocolate Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 with Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located near the main intersection of Highways 120 and 108, a several block area of Oakdale's ...

Classic Car Show Is Auto Enthusiast’s Paradise

Sixty-five-year-old Modesto resident Bob Head understands his fellow man. The co-chair of the Classic Car Show at the 21st Annual Oakdale Chocolate Festival knows what a treat the gleaming rows of 90 dazzling automobiles can be on the eager eyes of any bloke. It's a sight that has altered the expression of countless men over the years. "The Car Show gives the males ...

Jump Into Weekend With Annual Fun Run

For those who are so inclined, start the day off with a brisk run or walk through the streets of Oakdale. Then you can enjoy sampling some tasty chocolate treats along Chocolate Avenue knowing you have already gotten your exercise for the day.

Oakdale's Annual Chocolate Festival

Although the main attraction of the Oakdale Chocolate Festival is undoubtedly the chocolate, there are plenty of other things to see, taste, and experience at the 21st annual Oakdale Chocolate Festival hosted by the Oakdale Chamber of Commerce. Several new vendors – nearly a dozen ‑ have committed to the festival, ranging from pool supplies to tasty candied treats and there is bound to be ...

First-Time Bands Performing This Year

Still Matters - Love Matters

May always makes me think of Mother's Day and flowers. And this year we added a graduation, planning for a wedding in June, and everything else in between.

Knights Ferry News Week of May 15, 2013

Birthday greetings for the month of May go out to: Jeanette Krick, Gary Page, Mary Sue Shearer, Sue Schlageter, Collin Hodge, Tony Albarico, Danielle Frymire, Mary Hight, Lyle Hight, Wendy Feichter, Rilyn Cassaretto, Vincent Peterson, Degan Sweet, Bob Hunter, Hanna Holland, Chris Lopez, Maria Arias, Eric Ulrich, Cat Ulrich, Mark Hunter, Jamie Coston, Larry Leach, Laura Simons, Emalee Watson, Hayden Sundberg, Madison Watson, Denali Benson, Madison Regan and McKenzie Regan. <p class="MsoNormal" ...

Valley Home News Week of May 15, 2013

Valley Home students and families enjoyed a free family fun night Friday night in the gym. Thanks to the City of Oakdale, a giant inflatable movie screen was set up in the gym and everyone enjoyed "Monsters, Inc." Thanks to Steves Chevrolet, fresh popcorn popped all night and was enjoyed by all. Thanks to Chad Tienken for operating the movie and sound so professionally. Thanks are also due to the Valley Home ...

Jones Lands Full-Tuition Scholarship

The hulking frame of 6 foot, 2 inch 225-pound senior receiver/tight end Austin Jones made for a spectacular target for Oakdale High classmate Spencer Thomas, and will be an asset for Willamette University quarterbacks, going forward.

Soccer Lady Mustangs Stun Host Inderkum

The senior to freshman connection of Jill Kahler to Madison Feuerstein was good for two thrilling scores and a 2-1 upset victory for Oakdale High's girls soccer team in the quarterfinal round of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division III playoffs on May 9.

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.

Knights Ferry News for November 14, 2012

Birthday wishes go out to: Bob Brunker Jr., Phil Frymire, John Krick, Matt Holcomb, Alex Krippner, Roger Ray, Elise Seeds, Bill Carr, Bill Higgens, Ben Cassinetto, Dorothy McKinsey, Wyatt Dickens, Elissa Simons, Megan Miller, Jasmin Olvera, Tristan McCarthy, Megan Willis, Taylor Witzke, Alexa Boyajian, Alyssa Sisco, Dayne Sturtevant, Emma Tankersley, Jenna O'Neil, Presley Wilson and Gage Perry.

Native Daughters - Organization Strives To Preserve California History, Help The Community

The mission statement reads: "The mission of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, as one of the oldest associations of diverse California born leaders, is to preserve California's history and better the quality of life through active participation in education and community service." Across the state and through the local Oakdale Parlor, the Native Daughters of the Golden West (N.D.G.W.) is a society of women that are born in California and are dedicated to ...

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, ...