Modesto Gas Holds Near $5.46 as Diesel Rises to $6.78 on Aug. 1
Modesto CA – AAA’s Aug. 1 metro check shows regular gas nearly flat at $5.457 while diesel rises to $6.781, with both above month- and year-ago averages.
Modesto, CA
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Modesto begins environmental review for proposed east-side Walmart
Modesto CA – Environmental review is open for a proposed Walmart and retail project near Oakdale Road, with public comments due August 3, 2026.
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New Stanislaus courthouse court operations delayed to winter 2026-27
Modesto CA – Construction on the new Stanislaus courthouse is expected to finish in fall 2026, but court operations are not expected to begin until winter 2026-27.
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Modesto Superfund cleanup: $2M DTSC settlement to reimburse state costs
Modesto CA – DTSC says a July 7 consent decree makes a $2 million settlement court-approved to reimburse state Superfund cleanup costs tied to Halford’s Cleaners.
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Modesto starts SB 707 Zoom/phone comment and Spanish agenda access
Starting July 1, 2026, Modesto says SB 707 updates add Zoom/phone public comment and Spanish City Council agenda access, with interpreters by 48 hours.
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Modesto Zoom/phone public comment under SB 707 starts July 1, 2026
Starting July 1, 2026, Modesto expands Zoom/phone public comment under SB 707—plus Spanish agendas and Wordly interpretation. Here’s how.
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Festivals, Housing Talks and Business Activity Shape Early April in Modesto
Modesto, CA – April 3, 2026 – Spring festivals return, housing affordability sparks debate, and new business filings signal steady regional growth.
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City Hosts Modesto 2050 Open Houses as General Plan Update Advances
Modesto, CA – April 2, 2026 – City leaders are gathering public input this week on the Modesto 2050 General Plan, shaping future housing, jobs and transportation policy.
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Housing Pressure, Mortgage Shift and Bridge Closure Lead Modesto’s Week
Modesto, CA – April 1, 2026 – State housing pressure, stabilizing mortgage rates and a major bridge closure are shaping growth and daily life in Modesto.
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Bridge Closure, Housing Scrutiny and Budget Updates Lead Modesto’s Week
Modesto, CA – March 31, 2026 – Bridge closure, housing pressure and fresh budget data shape a pivotal week for city leaders and residents alike.
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Housing Projects Advance as Transit, Health Updates Roll Out in Modesto
Modesto, CA – March 29, 2026 – Housing projects move ahead while regional transit and health updates shape planning across the city.
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Storm Recovery, Homeless Jobs Program and Earthquake Activity Lead Modesto Updates
Modesto, CA – March 28, 2026 – Record rainfall, a new homeless jobs program, and fresh earthquake data top this week’s key local developments.
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Housing Rehab, Planning Updates and Health Talks Lead Modesto’s Week
Modesto, CA – March 26, 2026 – City and county leaders move ahead on housing rehab bids, planning updates and health board talks shaping spring budgets.
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Modesto’s Week in Focus: Concert Crowds, Camellias and a Big Night at the State
Modesto, CA – March 25, 2026 – A busy week brings a sold-out concert, a blooming camellia showcase, and major shows at the State Theatre.
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Crab Feed Draws Crowds, Big Shows Hit Gallo Stage
Modesto, CA – March 22, 2026 – A sold-out crab feed, packed theater performances and a busy downtown calendar kept Modesto lively as spring got underway.
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Modesto Headlines: County Honors Employees, School Bids Open, Astronomy Night Draws Crowd
Modesto, CA – March 21, 2026 – County leaders honored staff, local schools opened major bids, and a sold-out astronomy night lit up the sky.
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Rainfall Record, New Homeless Program and Cannery Concerns Lead Modesto Headlines
Modesto, CA – March 17, 2026 – Record rainfall, a new homeless job program, and a looming cannery closure lead today’s local headlines.
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Storm Records, Highway Crash and Quake Rattle Modesto
Modesto, CA – March 16, 2026 – Record rainfall, a serious SR-99 crash and a nearby earthquake made for a busy weekend across the Modesto area.
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Fentanyl Sentence, School Layoffs and Bridge Detours Lead Modesto Headlines
Modesto, CA – March 13, 2026 – A federal fentanyl sentence, planned school layoffs and new bridge detours lead today’s local headlines.
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Layoffs Approved, Fentanyl Sentence, and Crash Injuries Lead Modesto Headlines
Modesto, CA – March 12, 2026 – Schools approve layoffs, a fentanyl sentence is handed down, and a four-car crash injures four this week.
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Storm Records, New Homeless Program and Cannery Closure Lead Modesto Headlines
Modesto, CA – March 11, 2026 – Storm records fall, Hope Works launches, and a major cannery closure ripples through the region.
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Crash Injures Four, Weekend Events Fill Downtown Modesto
Modesto, CA – March 10, 2026 – Four injured in a 9th Street crash as downtown hosts major weekend events drawing crowds to local venues.
