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Christopher Courtney spent his 13th birthday a bit different than the average teenager. The Oakdale Junior High eighth grader began his 13th year last Saturday, flanked by family and a community which has greatly impacted his young life – Make-A-Wish.
August 23, 2017
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Teresa
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will host an outreach meeting on Saturday, Sept. 9 in Los Banos regarding Central Region Type A and B wildlife areas. CDFW will take comments and recommendations and provide updates on habitat conditions, availability of water for wetlands and possible impacts to hunter access on these public lands.
August 23, 2017
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A 53-year-old female and a 64-year-old male are the first confirmed human West Nile Virus (WNV) infections in Stanislaus County this year.
August 23, 2017
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Immerse yourself in the culture that started it all at the Third Annual Assyrian Festival with authentic foods, historical exhibits, live entertainment and a kids zone on Aug. 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
August 23, 2017
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During pregnancy, people are often thinking about baby names, nursery colors, and prenatal vitamins, but they should also be thinking about vaccines. Vaccines during pregnancy not only protect against diseases, but can also begin to pass some protection to the baby. This protection for the baby will last the first few months of life, until he or she is old enough to get vaccinated themselves and develop their own protection. Doctors and midwives routinely recommend two vaccines during pregnancy, the pertussis or "whooping cough" vaccine (Tdap) and the flu shot.
August 23, 2017
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The City of Oakdale announced Friday morning that a road closure due to construction is planned for all day Friday, Aug. 18.
August 18, 2017
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A highlight of summer, and the chance for local businesses to showcase their food and beverages, the annual Taste of Oakdale hosted by the Oakdale Chamber of Commerce is set for Tuesday, Aug. 29.
August 16, 2017
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Deadlines are looming today, Aug. 16, for a number of races in the November election where no incumbent filed for the position.
August 16, 2017
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Continuing a popular series of fun and interactive "Hands on History" activities offered each month, Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and Friends of Sutter's Fort will present "Hands on History: Frontier Medicine – Sacramento's First Hospital" event on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
August 16, 2017
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Caltrans is hiring, looking to fill more than 1,100 open positions, and is hosting career fairs statewide to attract potential employees.
August 16, 2017
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Average retail gasoline prices in Modesto have risen 1.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.81/gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 201 gas outlets in Modesto. This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week, staying steady at $2.34/gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
August 16, 2017
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A view from a solar telescope will provide live footage of the upcoming eclipse from the San Joaquin County Office of Education Campus in Stockton.
August 16, 2017
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A Biblical and historical study tour to Israel and Jordan is scheduled to depart from San Francisco on Nov. 25, 2017. The 14-day Biblical journey will be led by Dr. Dale Pederson, area pastor, experienced Bible lands tour leader and pastor of Escalon First Baptist Church. The tour is offered in partnership with Southeastern University, NorCal in Modesto, where Dr. Pederson serves on the faculty. The cost of the 14-day deluxe tour is $3950. This includes round trip flights from SFO via United Airlines, fuel surcharges, superior international hotels, full buffet breakfast and dinner daily, border crossing taxes, personal tips ...
August 16, 2017
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It's fairly common to hear about young men's efforts in their Eagle Scout projects. It is, however, less common to hear about Girl Scouts doing their "Gold Award" projects, despite the fact that they're technically equivalent to the Eagle Scout effort. Local scout Katie Wayland is finishing up her work on a Gold Award project.
August 16, 2017
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By AUTUMN NEAL
Leader Correspondent
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Local News
Summer Concert Series
August 16, 2017
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