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A variety of photos show just some of the damage that last week's wet and windy storms brought to the region. A historic tree was toppled by the wind and came down on the roof and porch of the City of Oakdale Museum and History Center, causing some damage. Another tree was uprooted behind the Oakdale Library took some sidewalk with it and an afternoon collision near the intersection of East G Street and South Third Avenue had one motorist complaining of pain. After several straight days of rain, skies cleared on Tuesday with a mix of clouds and ...
January 25, 2017
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NOTICE: The names and incidents printed in the Police Log are obtained from the daily log of the Oakdale Police Department, which is a public document. The listing of a name here does not imply that person's guilt or innocence. That can only be determined by a court of law.
January 25, 2017
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Calling all artists, builders, creators, designers, engineers, inventors, makers and tinkerers: Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE) will hold its first ever "Maker Hoopla" in Modesto this May and is currently seeking submissions to exhibit from the community. Would-be exhibitors are encouraged to design an exhibit that is interactive, exciting, hands-on, and appropriate for students in grades K-6. Students can also apply to exhibit (as long as there will be an adult sponsor present). Any adults can submit to exhibit as well.
January 25, 2017
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The cold and much-needed rainy weather has brought a few dreary days to Oakdale in this New Year of 2017. But the colorless days of winter are being brightened by the Downtown Oakdale Adopt-A-Pot Project, a partnership involving merchants on F Street between Yosemite Avenue and First Street, the City of Oakdale and the Oakdale Garden Club.
January 25, 2017
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The third annual San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition (SJVOOC) is now accepting entries from all olive oil producers in the State of California. To qualify for the opportunity to showcase their flavorful products, olive oil must be made from the most recent olive harvest; deadline to enter is March 24, 2017.
January 25, 2017
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Average retail gasoline prices in Modesto have fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.62/gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 201 gas outlets in Modesto. This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.30/gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
January 25, 2017
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After more than a year of construction and renovation, Astoria Senior Living can now accommodate 45 seniors who need assisted living or memory care in the Oakdale area. Located at 700 Laurel Avenue, Astoria Senior Living remained open and served as many as 18 residents throughout the process.
January 25, 2017
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The Oakdale City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 17 was told by city staff that a water and sewer rate increase was necessary due to increased water conservation efforts which resulted in significant water consumption reduction by Oakdale households and businesses.
January 25, 2017
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Community members are invited to attend the Stanislaus County Music Festival on Friday, Jan. 27 and Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Modesto Junior College Auditorium. The festival kicks off at 7 p.m. on Friday with the high school and junior high school Honor Choir. At 2 p.m. on Saturday, the high school and junior high school Honor Orchestra will perform, with the festival concluding Saturday evening with the high school and junior high school Honor Band performing at 7 p.m. There is no charge for admission.
January 25, 2017
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Jennifer Kuhns doesn't recall a time when she didn't want to write. The five time children's book author is now living her dream through her partnership with Oakdale based Shalako Publishing.
January 25, 2017
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The annual State of the City address is scheduled for today, Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the Bianchi Community Center, 110 S. Second Ave., Oakdale.
January 25, 2017
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Two minutes and 30 seconds … that's all the time competition cheerleaders have to hit their routine and impress the judges.
January 25, 2017
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KIM VAN METER - Special To The Leader
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The first meeting of the 2017 calendar year went smoothly as members of the Oakdale Joint Unified School District Board unanimously approved the tentative agreements between Oakdale Teachers' Association and the California School Employees Association Chapter #830.
January 25, 2017
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Despite wet and stormy weather in the Cowboy Capital of the World, more than 260 people came out to the Gene Bianchi Community Center for the Oakdale Chamber of Commerce's 71st Annual Awards Dinner on Friday night, Jan 20.
January 25, 2017
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Caltrans' crews statewide are preparing for the next round of winter storms and will be working 24/7 monitoring state routes and keeping roadways open and clear.
January 18, 2017
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