Connection project awarded $20M STAFF REPORTS The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded four California projects $72.5 million in grants from its BUILD Transportation … Read Full Article about North County Corridor
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Connection project awarded $20M STAFF REPORTS The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded four California projects $72.5 million in grants from its BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant program, formerly known as TIGER grants. Among the projects in line for funding is the North County Corridor. In November 2016, residents of Stanislaus County voted overwhelmingly to approve […]
Drink beer, help others
Local breweries join efforts to raise funds for fire victims BY KRISTINA HACKER Breweries throughout the 209 have joined dozens of other beer makers across the country in brewing up a special batch of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.’s Resilience that will be released this month — with all proceeds going to help victims of the […]
Biking Code
Nonprofit founder cycling across country to open up educational opportunities for Central Valley residents BY SABRA STAFFORD Right about now Emmanuel Escamilla is probably thinking he’s never going to get out of Texas. Escamilla is the founder of the Modesto-based CodeX Program is currently biking across the United States to support first-generation students with scholarships […]
Water Wars
Farmers, state board clash over usage BY ANGELINA MARTIN The final draft proposal of a state plan to increase water flows through the Tuolumne River for the benefit of fish and wildlife was released in July with little changes, despite vehement opposition from a broad coalition of local governments and organizations. In an effort to […]
It’s all about the cheese
Hilmar Cheese Visitor Center celebrates 20 years BY ANGELINA MARTIN The Hilmar Cheese Company’s Visitor Center has welcomed travelers and locals alike through its doors since 1998, educating the public about the benefits of the California dairy industry. As the well-known center celebrates its 20th anniversary, it continues its mission of encouraging the public to […]

Promotions, Appointments, Honors, Etc.
Honor for Turlock Olive Garden general manager Ron Ghaffari, General Manager of the Olive Garden in Turlock just achieved Diamond Club status, one of the top honors at parent company Darden Restaurants. Ghaffari was recognized this year for his … Read Full Article about Promotions, Appointments, Honors, Etc.
Stockton To L.A. Flights
United Way Express starting two daily flights in August BY DENNIS WYATT United Airlines is launching two daily United Express flights through its partnership with SkyWest to and from Stockton Metro Airport beginning Aug. 22. The service was announced … Read Full Article about Stockton To L.A. Flights

Prime Shine Car Wash purchased by Arizona company
BY ANGELINA MARTIN After nearly 30 years of service to the Central Valley community, Prime Shine Car Wash will soon be known by another name. Prime Shine grew from a single Modesto location in 1991 and was started by founder and Chairman Norm Porges, … Read Full Article about Prime Shine Car Wash purchased by Arizona company