Archive By Section - Local News
Last fall when some citizens became concerned about massive pumping of local groundwater in the area, they gathered and the group of diverse, all-volunteer neighbors formed an action group called the Stanislaus Water Coalition. (SWC).
March 05, 2014
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Richard
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Local News
Three Oakdale police officers are scheduled to be acknowledged at the March 3 Oakdale City Council meeting for their action in safely taking into custody an armed and delirious subject.
March 01, 2014
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Richard
Paloma
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Local News
The Oakdale Police Department is advising that residents can obtain sand bags to assist in protecting against potential flooding from the Oakdale Fire Department.
February 28, 2014
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Local News
With the branches rustling in the rain and wind, the faint sounds of a mewing cat could be heard from the upper portion of the 75-foot Italian Cypresses in the backyard of a house on the 1800 block of Foot Hills Court. The cat's situation was also getting lots of attention on Friday, Feb. 28 with various posts about the dilemma on social media sites
February 28, 2014
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Richard
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Local News
The arrest by Ceres Police Department of Oakdale Bethel Assembly of God youth minister Tyler Bliss on suspicion of possessing child pornography last week marks the third time in less than six months that a person in a position of trust has been arrested for a sexual offense involving children in the City of Oakdale.
February 27, 2014
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Richard
Paloma
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Local News
Woodward Reservoir will remain at its current level for the foreseeable future.
February 26, 2014
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BY JASON CAMPBELL
Special To The Leader
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Local News
Oakdale voters may have to consider if they want to raise their local sales tax by 3/4 of a cent with two proposed measures that could be on the November 2014 ballot.
February 26, 2014
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Richard
Paloma
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Local News
The Modesto Junior College Friends of Music concert series will present a Faculty Recital on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7:30p.m. in the Music Recital Hall on MJC's East Campus.
February 25, 2014
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Local News
The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department reported on Monday, Feb. 24 that a body was found at the Horseshoe Recreation area, located on Orange Blossom Road just east of Oakdale.
February 25, 2014
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Richard
Paloma
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Local News
It is estimated that one in four adults in the United States suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder each year. With proper treatment, there can be hope for recovery and a fulfilled life. Stanislaus County is opening a new, 16-bed inpatient psychiatric care facility designed for short-term stays for patients in need of assistance.
February 24, 2014
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Local News
Funeral arrangements have been finalized for a pair of Fresno Area CHP Officers who died in the line of duty last week.
February 23, 2014
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Local News
A class of Fair Oaks Elementary School students was able to connect first-hand accounts of modern day travel to their studies about an ancient culture thanks to a visiting speaker.
February 21, 2014
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Dawn M.
Henley
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Local News
Oakdale voters may have to consider if they want to raise their local sales tax by 3/4 of a cent with two proposed measures that could be on the November 2014 ballot.
February 21, 2014
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Richard
Paloma
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Local News
In response to the state's severe drought, Caltrans has launched a statewide educational campaign on the state's highways, urging all Californians to conserve water. California's more than 700 electronic highway signs will now periodically display the following water conservation message:
February 20, 2014
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Local News
Oakdale, in a series of public postings, has announced plans to develop the west side of town near Crane Road that will call for more than 1,000 homes and over 700,000 square feet of office buildings, stores and other commercial development.
February 19, 2014
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Richard
Paloma
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Local News
