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After giving a congratulatory acknowledgement to the Oakdale High School Mustang varsity football team on their days-earlier State Championship, the Oakdale City Council on Monday, Dec. 18 got busy approving end of year capital improvement purchases totaling over $450,000.
December 21, 2016
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Richard
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One woman called it 'The best kept secret in Oakdale.' But based on the number of cars flowing through Atlas Court on a recent weekend evening, the secret is out.
December 21, 2016
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Marg
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Local News
Anyone with hope of escaping the rain to do a little carefree shopping at Kmart last Thursday night, Dec. 15, were quickly greeted with the Spirit of Saint Nick. Oakdale Lions hosted the Annual Oakdale Lion's Club Children's Christmas Shopping Tour.
December 21, 2016
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Teresa
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Local News
Eriksen and Soren Dickens are pleased to present "His Legacy: The Rise, Ride & Last Stand of the Oakdale Colts," a 90-minute documentary focusing on their father, Mark Dickens. The late Mark Dickens worked for five years developing young baseball player's skills with the goal of transitioning these players into high school athletes ready to play under Coach Hondo Arpoika in the Oakdale High School Baseball program. Come join OHS baseball fans and the public for a free premiere on Thursday, Dec. 29 at the Bianchi Center in downtown Oakdale. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the premiere beginning ...
December 21, 2016
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Though the weather was, literally, freezing, the annual Holiday Light Parade went off as scheduled Saturday evening in Valley Home. Scott Sachau, left, 5; Audie Beltrami, 1; and 18-month-old Emmit Caudle wheeled their wagon in to bring hot chocolate and candy canes to warm the hearts of parade watchers. Santa and Mrs. Claus waved to the crowd from their spot in the parade. The evening also featured a potluck dinner, the lighting of the community Christmas tree and the singing of carols in front of a live Nativity scene in the community park
December 21, 2016
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Marg
Jackson
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Local News
♫ You better watch out, you better not cry, better not pout, I'm telling you why; Santa Cop is patrolling this town. ♫
December 21, 2016
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Richard
Paloma
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Local News
This Wednesday evening could best be described as one Elsie Martin never saw coming.
December 21, 2016
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Teresa
Hammond
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Local News
Stanislaus County Registrar of Voters Lee Lundrigan announced on Wednesday, Dec. 14 that OID Director Linda Santos will face a special recall election tentatively slated for April 25.
December 21, 2016
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Richard
Paloma
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Local News
On Sunday evening, Dec. 18 hundreds of members of the Oakdale community flooded the streets to welcome back their State Champion varsity Mustangs football team. As the team buses entered town along Yosemite Avenue, members of the Oakdale Police Department and Oakdale Fire Department escorted the team through downtown Oakdale to a warm and welcoming ovation on the otherwise chilly night.
December 21, 2016
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Dennis D.
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Local News
In their final game of the year, the Oakdale varsity football Mustangs got their biggest win ever – claiming the Division 3A State Championship in a 47-0 thrashing of Bishop's of La Jolla.
December 19, 2016
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Marg
Jackson
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Local News
A fan bus will be available for Mustang supporters to cheer on the team at the State Championship game on Saturday, Dec. 17 in La Jolla. Seats on the bus are $75 and the bus will leave Saturday morning from Oakdale High School at 8 a.m.
December 14, 2016
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As the weather outside is cold and damp, inside the Oakdale Main Gym things are starting to heat up. Oakdale Mustang basketball season is underway and all three boys teams are off to early season success. Second year varsity head coach Hondo Arpoika has his team playing inspired basketball early on as the boys earned their second win of the season with a 46-38 road win over Summerville on Thursday, Dec. 8. The boys went up the hill to take on the Bears and clawed their way to the road win. Oakdale scored 34 first half points to take a ...
December 14, 2016
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Businesses are offering special deals and discounts on Tuesdays during the Modesto on Ice season to encourage more people to shop, dine and play in the downtown Modesto area.
December 14, 2016
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The premier Bay Area craft fair benefiting KPFA 94.1 FM Public Radio is a juried selection of affordable art, crafts and gifts created and presented by over 200 exhibitors. All will be on display and for sale at the 46th Annual KPFA Winter Crafts Fair on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
December 14, 2016
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The American Red Cross is in urgent need of volunteers to serve in a variety of roles in Modesto and throughout Stanislaus County. Disaster responders are needed to respond to home fires, which occur every eight hours in this region. In addition, Fire Prevention volunteers are needed to install smoke detectors in 700 homes in the next six months.
December 14, 2016
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