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I finally get a break in my work schedule and guess what, the rain is back! I'm also coming down with the flu that's going around. I just can't seem to catch a break. I did manage to get out fishing on the Delta and it didn't disappoint. The fish were initially a little tough to come by, but once we slowed down, we started to catch fish. This time on the Delta is especially fun because you can catch a little fish in one cast and possibly a giant the very next cast. We didn ...
March 29, 2017
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By JAROD BALLARDO
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Local Sports
Spring may have just sprung, however it is time for Stampede Football open registration on Tuesday, March 28. All players who want to register for the upcoming youth football season can do so at the Oakdale Junior High School Cafeteria at 6 p.m. New players must provide a birth certificate.
March 22, 2017
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Local Sports
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
March 22, 2017
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Local Sports
The inaugural season for the Oakdale Soccer Club gets underway in September but officials with the new Oakdale youth program are already hard at work. With signs popping up around town, and planning underway, board members are prepping for the season.
March 22, 2017
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Local Sports
The end of the preseason came to a dramatic close on Tuesday, March 14 for the varsity Mustang diamondmen.
March 22, 2017
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By DENNIS D. CRUZ
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Local Sports
The sun was shining and temperatures peaked near 80 degrees on Thursday, March 16 as Oakdale hosted Sierra for a Valley Oak League track and field meet. Oakdale's varsity girls won 79-56, the varsity boys fell 76-60, junior varsity girls won 77-46 and junior varsity boys won 75-58.
March 22, 2017
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Local Sports
Hitting the court twice this week, the Oakdale boys tennis team had mixed results. After a 2-0 start in the Valley Oak League, the boys now sit at 3-1 after falling to Kimball 7-2 but bouncing back with a 7-2 home win over Lathrop.
March 22, 2017
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Local Sports
First - Virginia Whitworth, Bev Noe, Pat Gilbreath, Blind Draw - 125
March 22, 2017
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Local Sports
Oakdale's varsity softball team has been busy this preseason. Over the last 10 days the girls have competed in the Saint Mary's tournament, where they finished 2-2, and bounced back with three straight non-league victories to cap off the flurry of contests.
March 22, 2017
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By DENNIS D. CRUZ
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Local Sports
The Pacific Fishery Management Council earlier this month adopted three public review alternatives for the 2017 salmon seasons off the West Coast of the United States. The Council will select a final alternative at their next meeting in Sacramento, California on April 6-11. Detailed information about season starting dates, areas open, and catch limits for all three alternatives are available on the Council's website at www.pcouncil.org or http://tinyurl.com/salmon2017.
March 22, 2017
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Local Sports
There's and old saying that goes "someone's always going to catch fish." This is especially true on the Delta. This past weekend seemed like the perfect day to get out fishing, I couldn't have asked for better fishing conditions. The fish on the other hand weren't cooperating, causing me to struggle to put a limit in the boat. Once at the boat ramp I could overhear other boaters that had similar struggles. Then of course I got home and looked at some of that day's tournament weights and realized that there were quite a few ...
March 22, 2017
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Local Sports
On Tuesday, March 14 the Oakdale swim team hosted Manteca and Weston Ranch in their opening meet of the Valley Oak League season. Oakdale's varsity boys defeated Weston Ranch 129-20 but fell to Manteca 130-70. In Lady Mustang action, Oakdale made a strong statement defeating Weston Ranch 136-31 and Manteca 124-46.
March 22, 2017
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Local Sports
The NHRA Heritage Drag Racing Series kicked off at the 59th annual March Meet at the famed Auto Club Famoso Raceway, just north of Bakersfield. The racing wasn't just on the track, but also against the weather. The weather started out good until race day, when the winds, rain and hail came. The race was finally halted on Sunday, with the final rounds in every category being delayed until Monday, March 6.
March 15, 2017
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By MIKE BURGHARDT
Racing Correspondent
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Local Sports
Something must give, how much longer before a fishing license is going to cost over a hundred dollars? My recent purchase of my annual fishing license cost me more than $60 this year. I did purchase a double rod stamp which added $14 to the cost. As much as I wanted to say no to the purchase of a double rod stamp, I knew that if I passed on it, there would be a time when I wished I would have purchased it. Curious, I did some research and found out that in 1980, a California resident could purchase an ...
March 15, 2017
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By JAROD BALLARDO
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Local Sports
After nearly two weeks away from the court, the Oakdale High School boys tennis team returned to action. On Wednesday, March 8 the boys hosted Weston Ranch in the Valley Oak League season opener. The Mustangs did not look fazed by the layoff and defeated the visiting Cougars 9-0. In singles action Zack Miller defeated Ian Obiso in straight sets 6-1, 6-2. Daniel Lubeck knocked off Yeng Vang 6-0, 6-1. Oakdale's number three singles Isaiah Canchola battled Brendan Lee in the match of the day. Canchola fell 4-6 but bounced back in the second set to win 7-6 (8-6 ...
March 15, 2017
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