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Neighbors Celebrate Oakdale's National Nite Out
Several Oakdale neighborhoods joined in on the 30th Annual National Night Out – America's Night Out Against Crime on Aug. 6, celebrating with block parties and park gatherings.
Local Tractor Supply Puts Focus On Pet Appreciation
It's time for the third annual Pet Appreciation Week at Tractor Supply Company, an event celebrating pets and the joy they add to our lives. This year's event is going on Aug. 14 through 18. Customers visiting their local Tractor Supply store will enjoy great sale items throughout the pet department and, for the main event on Saturday, Aug. 17, customers will find pet adoptions, giveaways, nutrition demonstrations and more. All pets are also welcome to take part in the festivities.
Valley Vision Review
After seven months of gathering input and a comprehensive review of the future needs of Stanislaus County, the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) is ready to present the four proposed alternatives for the Valley Vision Stanislaus plan; a long range regional transportation plan that will provide the framework for investment in roads, freeways, public transit, bike trails and other ways people move around the county for the next 28 years.
Accident Gridlocks Traffic
Afternoon motorists were delayed on the way to their destinations on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 11, when a J.S. West & Company propane tank became dislodged, causing the tanker to roll on its side on Highway 120 north of River Road.
Stanislaus Consolidated Annexation?
In a move to create more efficient and less costly protection for residents and businesses in Oakdale, the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire District approved a plan on Thursday, Aug. 8 to study possible annexation of the city's fire department.
Natural Resource Volunteer Program Applicants Sought
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is recruiting applicants for the Natural Resource Volunteer Program (NRVP) to serve in the Sacramento area. The NRVP provides conservation and enforcement education through public service while providing biological, enforcement and administrative staff support to CDFW.
Stanislaus Consolidated Exploring Annexation Of Oakdale City and Rural Fire Departments
In a move to create more efficient and less costly protection for residents and businesses in Oakdale, the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire District approved a plan on Thursday, Aug. 8 to study possible annexation of the city's fire department.
Transportation Commission Approves Statewide Improvements
The California Transportation Commission today announced it has funded $487 million for 82 construction projects to improve transportation, safety, and mobility across California.
Council Members Eye Management Option
After reconciling figures and trudging through lighting and maintenance district issues from the last meeting, the Oakdale City Council heard a plethora of agenda issues relating to the city's now-cut management shortage.
OID Concerns - Water Storage Issues Discussed
The ability to store water for regional reliability and sustainability as well as the State Water Resources Control Board's (SWRCB) plan for San Joaquin River basin flows were the primary topics of discussion at the Oakdale Irrigation District Board of Directors' Aug. 6 regular meeting.
City Manager Preps For ‘Life After O’
A well-used binder in Oakdale City Manager Bryan Whitemyer's office contains frayed pages, many marked by various colors of Post-it Notes for quick reference. When talking about its contents, Whitemyer can rapidly turn to a page and spew the numbers like a seasoned bean counter. The pages inside: the City of Oakdale 2013-2014 annual budget.
Denham To Discuss Immigration Reform
U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) announced today, Aug. 6, his participation in two events to discuss the economic effect of immigration reform this week.
Petition To Ban Park Drinking Circulated
With clipboard in hand, Church Street resident Brent Ferguson is taking his cause to task.
Drivers Pass Eight-Day I-80 Test In California
More than one week ago, at the invitation of the Iowa State Patrol, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) joined agencies from 10 other states to embark on a lifesaving challenge to prevent fatalities on Interstate 80 (I-80) during an eight-day period from July 24-31, 2013.
On The Road – Foundations Benefit From Cross Country Trek
Noah Coughlan is hoping to cover 3,100 miles in 98 days.
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Tourism Changes Reviewed By Council
With a lame duck council on the dais awaiting replacement of two of its members, the Oakdale City Council had an abbreviated agenda on Monday, Dec. 1.
Alive In Spirit
On Wednesday evening, the night before Thanksgiving, Vickie Thompson spent her time similar to many, as she prepared for a holiday feast. Her kitchen, however, was somewhat different and the number of turkeys being prepped indicated something larger than a 'typical' family meal.
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