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OID Talks Water Use Meters

The Oakdale Irrigation District will be affected by state's Water Use Efficiency Senate Bill 7, known as SBx7-7, which puts regulations on agricultural water measurement. The OID Board of Directors discussed the impacts the law will have on OID water rates at the June 19 regular meeting.

UPDATE: Detailed Vehicle Description in Kidnapping, Rape Case

Police have released updated, detailed information regarding the vehicle involved in a kidnapping and rape case involving a 16-year-old Oakdale girl, Wednesday, June 13 on West J Street.

Police Chief Job On Monday’s Slate

The Oakdale City Council will discuss the possibility of making Interim Police Chief Lester Jenkins the department's permanent police chief in closed session for Monday's June 18, council meeting.

Police Searching For Suspect In Kidnapping, Rape Case

A 16-year-old girl was kidnapped and raped Wednesday afternoon, June 13 around 1 p.m. by a man described as a 40-something male adult driving an older black, beat-up truck with damage to the passenger side, said police.

New Business Model For RAC, Bordona’s

When Ron Bordona, owner of Bordona's Oakdale Home Furnishings and Appliance realized his business was losing a significant number of big-ticket sales when customers couldn't qualify for credit, he knew he had to think outside of the box.

Performance Dyno Tuning Feeds And Entertains

As the final stop in the Graffiti '12 Park & Shines week-long event, Performance Dyno Tuning (PDT) and Al's Furniture teamed up to offer a free lunch during PDT's open house, Friday, June 8 in Oakdale.

Market Fresh - Vendors Set Up Shop

The first of Oakdale's weekly Farmer's Market nights was a big hit, based on the crowd turning out and the number of vendors coming in for the June 7 market.

New Local Stamp Club Grows Out Of Hobby

Two enterprising young brothers, Jordan and Alec Ray of Knights Ferry, started a hobby in stamp collecting just about six months ago and are now looking to share their hobby with those who have similar interests by starting a stamp club.

“...What So Proudly We Hail...”

Known as "Old Glory" or "The Stars and Stripes" or even "The Star Spangled Banner," American flags will line Oakdale streets courtesy of the Oakdale Lions Club on Thursday, June 14, to commemorate Flag Day.

Treasurer Post Features Trio Of Contenders

Three citizens – Michael Ward, Carolyn Wheeler, and J.R. McCarty – have submitted applications to step up and assume the remaining five-month term for the Oakdale City Treasurer position left vacant when former Treasurer Mike Murray resigned in April.

Budget Focus At Council Meeting

The city's ominous budget situation continued to be the focal point of the Tuesday night, June 5, Oakdale City Council meeting.

Street Sweeping May Return

After a two-year hiatus due to budget cutbacks, Oakdale residents will have a chance to tell city officials which route to take when it comes to the return of street sweeping services.

Arts Council Looking At Likely Closure

The Stanislaus Arts Council, which has assisted many local arts organizations and sponsored a variety of musical and other events over the past 36 years, appears likely to go out of business on June 30. The group's decision to fold, barring a last-minute miracle, was announced this week by board President Douglas Chadwick and Executive Director Grace Lieberman, who cited a lack of funds to continue operations.

Grocery Shoppers Can Aid Local Food Bank