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Staples Shoppers Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs
This summer, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Staples are teaming up with teen actor Jake T. Austin, for the sixth annual Staples for Students national school supply drive, to help kids get the tools they need to build great futures.
On The Road – Foundations Benefit From Cross Country Trek
Noah Coughlan is hoping to cover 3,100 miles in 98 days.
Sheriff Offering App For Crime Victims
The Stanislaus Sheriff's Department is offering a new app for iPhone and Android smart phone users that will notify crime victims of changes in the custody status of criminal offenders.
New Melones Concession Open House Slated
The Bureau of Reclamation has released for public review and comment the Draft Environmental Assessment for the New Melones Lake Concession Development. Located in Calaveras and Tuolumne counties, New Melones Lake is operated by Reclamation for multiple purposes including flood control, irrigation and municipal water supplies, hydroelectric production, water quality, fish and wildlife enhancement and recreation.
Marrow Donors Sought
Bone marrow testing for bone marrow matches and blood donors are being sought to help a veteran who lives in the area.
Stolen Bus Lands In Oakdale
Covering about 100 miles altogether, a spike strip put down by the California Highway Patrol at the main intersection in Escalon didn't stop a stolen AC Transit bus there … but it did enough damage to the tires to force the driver to go off the roadway just before reaching Oakdale.
Citizens Aim To Take Back The Park
The spotlight of the homeless, or at least those perceived as homeless, is shining back on the group of individuals that gather daily at William Meyer Park on West G Street.
Library Fun - Reading Program Reaches Chapter
In an effort to keep the interest in reading over the summer, the Oakdale Library is participating in the "Activate Your Mind - READ!" program for all ages, children to adults. It started May 25 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 3.
Weekend Events Focus On Community, History
There won't be a shortage of activities to enjoy locally this weekend.
Special Baseball Event Benefits Local Libraries
The Stanislaus Library Foundation brings baseball and libraries together with "A Night at the Ballpark" on Sunday, Aug. 18, to raise funds for the 13 libraries of Stanislaus County.
Denham Proposal Would Create Fish Predator Suppression Program
U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) this week introduced H.R. 2705, establishing a pilot program on the Stanislaus River to protect native salmon and steelhead fish populations.
Friday Morning Bus Pursuit Ends In Arrest
A 29-year-old San Francisco man, identified by CHP as Justin Moss, was booked at San Joaquin County Jail on suspicion of vehicle theft, evading an officer and receipt of stolen property in connection with the theft of an AC Transit bus on Friday.
Staples Shoppers Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs
This summer, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Staples are teaming up with teen actor Jake T. Austin, for the sixth annual Staples for Students national school supply drive, to help kids get the tools they need to build great futures.
Semore Retires After 26 Years With City Police
More than 85 individuals consisting of friends, family, and co-workers gathered at the Bianchi Community Center on Friday, July 12 to bid longtime Oakdale police officer, Sergeant Darren Semore, good-bye and wish him a happy retirement.
Donations Being Sought For National Night Out
Tuesday, Aug. 6 will be observed as the 30th National Night Out, which now involves over 37 million people and 15,000 communities from all over 50 states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide. River Paradise Mobile Estates will be hosting an event open to any resident of Oakdale. Last year's event was attended by nearly 250 Oakdale residents.
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Firefighters Train Before Demolition
Motorists trying to turn in to the East F Street McDonald's in Oakdale to get their French fry or Big Mac fix will have to wait a while to place that order.
Farmers Respond Favorably To Conservation Initiative
A year from now, if all goes as planned, some 3,250 acres within the Oakdale Irrigation District will use water much more efficiently.
Denham Bill Focuses On Veterans
U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) introduced a bill on Wednesday, Jan. 14 to lessen the burden on disabled veterans by extending military commissary and exchange store privileges to former service members and their families.
Citizens, Service Groups Due For Chamber Kudos
Oakdale Chamber of Commerce will host its 69th Annual Awards on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., staged at the Gene Bianchi Community Center, 110 S. Second Ave., Oakdale.
Bacigalupi Family To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
The Bacigalupi family is well known throughout the Oakdale area. Not only for the infamous H-B Saloon on F Street, but also for their philanthropy including sponsoring the Cowboy Golf Tournament, the annual AFC-NFC Championship Tailgate Party to benefit local causes, donations to Spirit of Oakdale, Community Sharing, the Lions Club Children's Christmas Shopping Tour and several contributions to Oakdale High School sports.
Junior High Jeans And Jerseys Ready To Roll
Crab season is alive and well and Oakdale Junior High School's Parent Teacher Club is ready to get cracking.
Zest For Life - Rocking The 80’s At The Gym
Life is not being wasted on Bill and Joanne Parker. At the ages of 85 (Bill) and 84 (Joanne), this couple did not wait for New Year's Day to make a resolution or begin a new health plan. On Jan. 2, 2015 the couple could be found in the same place they were on Dec. 31, 2014 … putting in some time at Fitness Plus in Oakdale.
Homeless Camp Clean Up Sparks Debate
The adage 'one man's trash is another man's treasure' was well portrayed in a recent Stanislaus River homeless camp clean up on Wednesday, Dec 31.
Youngsters Put Finishing Touches On Holiday Crafts
Like many families do, the 'family' of kids, parents and teachers at The Learning Tree Preschool in Oakdale recently completed their holiday 'Gingerbread House' craft making activity, with the children able to take home their sweet treats to display (or eat) over the holidays. Following are some photos from the special craft day.
Law Enforcement Fatalities Top 125 Nationwide
Law enforcement fatalities in the U.S. rose 24 percent in 2014, reversing what had been two years of dramatic declines in line of duty deaths, based on preliminary data compiled and released by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF).
Olsen Offers Thoughts On Inaugural Address
Assembly Republican Leader Kristin Olsen, (R-Modesto), issued a statement following Governor Jerry Brown's inaugural address on Monday, Jan. 5:
Highway Improvements Slated In Region
Major construction activities associated with the State Route 99/State Route 219 Kiernan Avenue Interchange Reconstruction Project are now under way.
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