City Receives Bids For Public Works Services

The City of Oakdale took its next step toward privatization of public works services on Wednesday, Oct. 31, when it publicly opened bids on a contract for city park maintenance.

City Receives Bids For Public Works Services

The City of Oakdale took its next step toward privatization of public works services on Wednesday, Oct. 31, when it publicly opened bids on a contract for city park maintenance.

Benefit Slated For Jandie Sitton-Parker

If there ever was a representative for the term "grace under pressure," Jandie Sitton-Parker would fit the bill.

Pumpkin Roll In The Ferry

Knights Ferry will be hosting the 49th Annual Pumpkin Roll in the historic community on Sunday, Nov. 4. This traditional 'Sunday after Halloween' event draws participants from throughout the Valley to try their hand at the art of rolling a pumpkin.

Car Wash Fundraiser Benefits Local Family

Get your car washed and help a local family. Gary Peterson is coordinating a pair of car wash fundraisers on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for his nephew Eric Peterson. The car washes will be held at the Yogurt Station, 1214 W. F St., and at Double D Power Sports, 260 N. Yosemite Ave. Peterson is looking for volunteers to help wash the cars and draw patrons in ...

Thanksgiving Dinner Served Up For Community

The Spirit of Oakdale committee is continuing to do what it does best. They will be hosting the 19th annual Thanksgiving dinner at Oakdale's Gene Bianchi Community Center, 110 S. Second Ave., on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 22. They will be serving from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and seating people as they come through the door.

Coco In Need Of Donations For Procedure

When Coco, a two-year-old Chihuahua, was found she was tied to a tree, whimpering and cowering. She was abandoned, dirty, malnourished, and had clearly been abused given her gaunt appearance.

Two Vie For Treasurer, Clerk Unopposed

Oakdale voters casting a ballot for treasurer will have a choice of two candidates whose interest goes back to earlier this year when both candidates applied to fill the remaining term when the position was vacated. The city clerk candidate is running unopposed, however she has been prepping for the role at city hall since outgoing clerk Nancy Lilly announced her retirement.

Holiday Mail Deadlines To Military

Ensuring care packages arrive in time for the holiday season is a priority for friends and family members of military personnel serving around the world. Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes are available at no cost at local Post Offices, or can be ordered online at shop.usps.com. Postage, labels and customs forms can be printed online anytime using Click-N-Ship. To ensure timely delivery of holiday wishes by Dec. 25, ...

Oakdale Welcomes Climbing Festival

The city of Oakdale will be the gathering place for a climber's festival at the Oakdale Community Center, 110 S. Second Ave. on Friday, Oct. 26 through Sunday, Oct. 28. This three-day event will feature many speakers from the climbing world.

Seize Our Opportunities

Dear Editor, I see countless dollars head up to the mountains every weekend to find a new home while we are struggling here in Oakdale. Is it just bad luck or are we maybe to blame. We are the self-proclaimed "Cowboy Capital of the World" yet where might someone passing through town find a place to go for a horseback ride? Sonora-Yes, Tahoe-Yes, Valley Springs-Yes, Cowboy Capital of the ...

Need New Team

Dear Editor, What have we gained by the experience of Team Jackson (Farrell Jackson, Tom Dunlop and Kathy Morgan) over the past 10 years? Mr. Jackson has pointed out the fact that Oakdale has an unstable city budget. Well guess what this did not just happen overnight. Under Team Jackson, city department heads were allowed to create a collective bargaining agreement in which they made over $100,000 a year. ...

Regional Transit Plans ROTA Takeover

Due to its inability to meet its portion of operating costs, the Riverbank-Oakdale Transit Authority is having the county take over its dial-a-ride service. Formed in 1993, ROTA has provided dial-a ride service since 1995 funded through passenger fares and gasoline sales tax to meet its $540,000 budget. In order to receive the gas tax funding, the California Transportation Development Act requires that at least 10 percent of its ...

Legislators Visit Proposed Alternative Energy Site

Responding to the rural area between Oakdale and Riverbank amid concerns of an agricultural business pursuing green energy, Congressman Jeff Denham and State Senator Tom Berryhill met with the owners and employees to better understand their energy conversion process and hear their frustrations with power conglomerate PG&E. When they were done, the elected officials assured company representatives they would do what they could on both the state and federal levels. <p ...

Five Seek 4-Year Terms

Two four-year Oakdale City Council seats are up for grabs this November with five names on the ballot to choose from. Two are experienced dais members pursuing re-election. The other challengers &ndash; the current city treasurer, a known volunteer and small business owner, and a successful owner of a chain of extended care facilities &ndash; have hopes of guiding Oakdale for the next four years. City event volunteer Ramona ...

Ultimate Honor Awarded - Lifetime Achiever: Frank Clark

Frank Clark is a cornerstone within Oakdale - though he'd be the first to tell you he's not.

OID Raises Out Of District Rates

In keeping with a plan to raise out-of-district water rates incrementally until a rate of $100 per acre foot is met by water year 2016, the Oakdale Irrigation District Board of Directors unanimously approved to increase 2013 out-of-district water deliveries to $55 per acre foot for all measurable deliveries in an action at the Jan. 15 regular meeting.

Orange Blossom Crash Claims One

An early morning accident on Thursday, Jan. 3 claimed the life of a Sonora woman and left a Riverbank man with major injuries.

Road Construction, Utility Work Come Under Council Scrutiny

City leaders and Oakdale residents were basically assured by Pacific Gas and Electric officials that the underground conversion of overhead power lines along South Yosemite Avenue would not result in any cost to local citizens.

Trio Of Citizens, Businesses Saluted For Community Contributions

Contract Shows New City Manager Took Concessions

Newly hired Oakdale City Manager Bryan Whitemyer accepted concessions in retirement benefits of the four-year $160,500 annual salary employment contract and far less in total compensation than his predecessor to come over from the City of Hughson and assist the budget-strapped city of Oakdale.

Oakdale Man Arrested In Rape Of Teen

A 44-year-old Oakdale man was arrested Monday afternoon, Jan. 7, after police say he was named in the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl. The teen, who admitted she had been drinking at a party hosted by the suspect, was later reportedly molested by him after falling asleep.

Contract Shows New CM Took Concessions

Newly hired Oakdale City Manager Bryan Whitemyer accepted concessions in retirement benefits of the four-year $160,500 annual salary employment contract and far less in total compensation than his predecessor to come over from the City of Hughson and assist the budget strapped city of Oakdale.

Early Morning Fatal On Orange Blossom

A two vehicle collision on Orange Blossom Road early morning Thursday, Jan. 3 claimed one life. California Highway Patrol out of Modesto responded to the call just after 6:35 a.m. Thursday, with a report of two vehicles involved near the intersection of Orange Blossom Road and Horseshoe Road, between Oakdale and Knights Ferry. Both lanes of Orange Blossom were blocked while emergency crews worked on the scene and two ...

Culinary Arts - Classes Cook Up Interest

Preparing canap&eacute;s for 80 isn't such an easy task when the clock is ticking and newly learned skills are put to the test.

Final Look: Oakdale's Year In Review 2012

From the changes in city leadership, elected and appointed, to the extraordinary run to the state bowl game by the varsity football Mustangs late in the year, 2012 was filled with news, both good and bad. This week, we continue the 'Year in Review' by taking a look at the months gone by, with headlines from the second half of the year. These were taken from the pages of The Oakdale leader, July through December.

Oakdale Chamber Awards Night Slated

City, Gilton Collect Christmas Trees

Gilton Solid Waste Management and the City of Oakdale will be having a Christmas tree pickup starting Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 and running through Jan. 19. The pickup of the trees will be the same day as the scheduled garbage pickup day.

Motorists Prepare For New Laws

New rules that govern the California driving public will go in effect on Jan. 1, 2013. These rules are the product of legislation passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. in 2012.

CHP Says: Designate A Sober Driver