Armstrong to compete in 2010 Tour of California Oct 23, 2009
It will pass through Davis, Santa Rosa, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, San Jose, Modesto, Visalia, Bakersfield, Pasadena, Big Bear Lake, Los Angeles and end in Thousand Oaks, home of title sponsor Amgen. Stage 7 will be the individual time trial in downtown Los Angeles next to Staples Center. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
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Cal breaks out in rout of UCLA - Sports - The Modesto Bee ... Modesto, CA Clear, 63. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Bronco Invitational This Saturday at Baylands Park Oct 15, 2009
The Women's Open, a 5K run at 9:00 am, includes the following: Academy of Art University, Bethany University, Black Hills State, Cal State East Bay, Hartnell College, Holy Names University, Modesto Junior College, Nevada, Notre Dame de Namur, Pacific, Sacramento City College, Sacramento State, San Francisco State, San Jose State, host Santa Clara, Shasta College, Simpson University, UC Santa Cruz, San Diego, USF, Williams Jessup and a few unattached runners as well. The Women's Invitational, a... (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Storm lashes Lodi, cutting power to some (726) Oct 14, 2009
02 Peak wind gust: 47 mph Top five wettest Oct. 13ths for Modesto 1. 0. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Women's Soccer Readies For WCC Opener Oct 10, 2009
Angeli also leads the team in points (10), followed by junior (Modesto, Calif. with nine, and senior (Mission Viejo, Calif. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Golfers can try out new gear and help kids Saturday Oct 7, 2009
Modesto, CA Clear, 56 ... Two unique events are scheduled for Modesto and golfers can attend both ... Del Rio Country Club answers with its Tour Players First Tee Benefit, a fundraising clinic and auction featuring appearances by PGA Tour pros Matt Bettencourt of Modesto and 2007 U.S. Amateur champion Colt Knost, from noon until 3 p.m.. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Vikings' success is Taylor-made thanks to senior Oct 7, 2009
Modesto, CA Clear, 56 ... A member of The Bee's all-Stanislaus District water polo and swim teams last season as a junior, Hanson has been the driving force behind Johansen's 18-1 start, which includes an unblemished 7-0 mark in the Modesto Metro Conference ... The Vikings beat Modesto 23-2 on Tuesday and are in first place, a game ahead of both Oakdale and Modesto. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Removing trees is folly Oct 7, 2009
As self-appointed busy-body, I inspected the Modesto ash trees the city plans to remove along Holland Avenue east of Thorne Avenue. The trees are middle-aged, well-shaped and show no signs of anthracnose, a deadly fungal infection. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Women's Tennis Advances in Mizzou's Ace for the Cure Oct 5, 2009
Earlyn Lauer (DU) 6-1, 6-2 Maureen Modesto (MIZ) def. Gabi Duncan (LU) 6-4, 6-4 * DOUBLES PINK, BLACK AND GOLD BRACKET ONE FINALS: * Jo-Ann VanAerde/Amelia Harris (LU) def. (Uoflsports.com)
Tennis Completes "Ace For A Cure" Oct 5, 2009
Day defeated Modesto in with a 6-3 win in the third set. Several matches of the day were cut short due to Texas Tech's early departure to catch a flight home. (Mutigers.com)
Women's Tennis Completes Final Day of Mizzou's Ace for the Cure Oct 5, 2009
Kerryn Potgeiter (TTECH) 6-3, 2-1 * PINK, BLACK AND GOLD BRACKET FOUR FINAL:* Maureen Modesto (MIZ) def. Danielle Day (MIZ). (Uoflsports.com)
Women's Tennis Picks Up Wins at Mizzou's Ace for the Cure Oct 4, 2009
Maureen Modesto (MIZ) 6-1, 6-4 * DOUBLES PINK, BLACK AND GOLD BRACKET ONE: * Natalie Leitch/Stefanie Peana (TTech) def. Jamie Mera/Mallory Weber (MIZ) 8-2 Jo-Ann VanAerde/Amelia Harris (LU) def. (Uoflsports.com)
Lady Rebels Split Four Finals Oct 2, 2009
Maureen Modesto (UM) 6-3, 6-2. ADDITIONAL MATCH: Andrea Lewis (UM) def. (Unlvrebels.com)
No. 12 Santa Clara Travels To Stanford For Nike... Sep 17, 2009
also have two goals each and junior (Modesto, Calif. leads in assists (2). (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Agostini On Golf: Burgess still driving ball to victories Sep 16, 2009
Modesto, CA Clear, 66 ... HOLES-IN-ONE Jim Findarle, Modesto, 165-yard 12th at Diablo Grande (Legends), 6-iron ... Kyle Azlin (13), Modesto, 136-yard 11th at River Oaks, Ceres, 8-iron. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Patterson clinic may go to public vote Sep 15, 2009
Modesto, CA Clear, 62 ... "This initiative will provide Patterson residents with local access to quality health care instead of having to travel t 00001C18 o Modesto and beyond," said Kathy Wright, a former Patterson councilwoman who delivered the 91-page initiative to City Hall. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Senior takes step up Sep 15, 2009
When Ball first came to Idaho State from Modesto (Calif ... She originally decided to attend Modesto Junior College to play basketball and didn't even meet Aristotelous until the basketball coach introduced them at an open house at the school's gym ... In her time with the Pirates, Ball caught the attention of former Idaho State assistant Hideki Nakada, who had a connection at the Modesto program through his time as a University of San Francisco player. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Signs that you've been traveling too much Sep 14, 2009
His articles have focused on destinations in more than 30 countries on five continents, from Kiribati to Cuba to Oman to Modesto. He welcomes reader comment at and can be followed on Twitter: @SpudHilton. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Some in the Valley opt for 'Will Work' Day Sep 8, 2009
"Another Visalia resident, Joe Mecca, said despite his wide-ranging skills, he's been unable to find any work at all since moving from Modesto earlier this year.Mecca, 31, said he spent four years in the U.S. Navy, serving as a search-and-rescue swimmer. After his military service, he worked in construction, landscaping, fitness training and as a general laborer. But since his last job driving a forklift at a Modesto warehouse, his search for a job in the Visalia area has been fruitless and his... (Fresno Bee)
Agostini On Golf: Local pro guests for First Tee Sep 2, 2009
Modesto, CA Clear, 72 ... Matt Bettencourt will interrupt his rookie year on the PGA Tour for some local fund-raising for The First Tee of Modesto ... HOLES-IN-ONE Ron Gowans, Modesto, 132-yard 11th at Jack Tone Golf, Ripon, 7-iron. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Cal Hosts Maryland Saturday to Open 2009 Season Sep 1, 2009
Live Coverage TV: ESPN2 - Terry Gannon (Play-By-Play), David Norrie (Analyst) Radio: KGO 810 AM (San Francisco) - Joe Starkey (Play-By-Play), Troy Taylor (Anaylst), Todd McKim (Sideline) - and affiliate stations KGIL 1260 AM (Los Angeles), XSURF 540 AM (San Diego), KESP 970 AM (Modesto), KTKZ 1380 AM (Sacramento). Also Sirius XM Satellite Radio channel 220 (Sirius) and channel 93 (XM). (Calbears.com)
Crazy about Gershwin? This is your show Aug 24, 2009
This is your show - Local - The Modesto Bee ... Modesto, CA Clear, 66 ... CRAZY FOR YOU' RATING: *** WHERE: Paul F. Tischer Theatre, Modesto High School, 1st and H streets WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 6. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Trucks can make for a deadly harvest Aug 23, 2009
Truck driver Hernesto Escalante, 35, of Modesto, already faces four counts of vehicular manslaughter and a charge of leaving the scene of accident ... The California Highway Patrol said the big rig, hauling two trailers of tomatoes, was driven by Hector Escalante, 35, of Modesto. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Judging by scenery, an easy-to-fill seat? Aug 17, 2009
- Local - The Modesto Bee ... Modesto, CA Clear, 73. (Modesto Bee, CA)
MJC football has great expectations for 2009 season Aug 7, 2009
Modesto, CA Clear, 61 ... Bee Staff ReportsTopping the 2008 season will require some major success, the predictable goal for the 2009 Modesto Junior College football team ... The Pirates adjusted the kickoff time (3 p.m.) as a concession to Feather River, which did the same for Modesto in 2008. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Career academy growth foreseen Jul 17, 2009
Modesto, CA Clear, 77 ... Though the county already has academies, including biotechnology at Enochs High School in Modesto and manufacturing at Ceres High School, educators want to expand those offerings to most or all high schools ... Small learning communities match Millenial Generation students' outlooks and expectations because they tend to perform more volunteer projects and as teams, said Rick Delano, a member of the Ford fund program advisory council and keynote speaker at the Modesto... (Modesto Bee, CA)
Rawhide report 7/3 Jul 4, 2009
Teaming on a two-hitter: Visalia's Patrick McAnaney, Jordan Norberto and Leyson Septimo combined for the shutout in the Rawhide's 3-0 victory over Modesto ... Up next: The Rawhide and Nuts continue the series at 7:05 p.m. today in Modesto. (Fresno Bee)
Families Turn To Camping, Stay Closer To Home Jul 4, 2009
In Modesto, the average price per gallon was $2. 89; gas was about $2. (KCRA 3, CA)
Flute, guitar a beautiful pair at Fresno State Jul 4, 2009
Two charter busloads of students, largely from Beyer High School, arrived late Tuesday afternoon after 20-plus hours of travel from Beijing to Modesto, with stops in Shanghai and San Francisco. The students were among more than 130 student musicians and color guard members from Modesto's six high schools, plus Riverbank and Pitman high schools, California State University, Stanislaus, and California State University, Fresno, who made the trip. (Fresno Bee)
Where Are Fireworks Allowed? Jul 3, 2009
Stanislaus County: Ceres Denair Empire* Hughson Keyes* Modesto Newman Oakdale Patterson Riverbank Salida* Stanislaus County* Turlock Waterford* Westley. Sutter County: East Nicholaus* Live Oak* Sutter Sutter County* Yuba City. (KCRA 3, CA)
July Fourth Events Jun 30, 2009
Enslen Park Modesto Live entertainment at 6 p.m. Laser show at 930 p.m. Modesto's first annual choreographed laser show and live entertainment. 501 Stoddard Ave., Modesto. (KCRA 3, CA)
Tour Of California: Nevada City To Sacramento? Jun 23, 2009
Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto and Davis have submitted their applications ... Davis, and Modesto also hosted city part of the Tour of California. (KCRA 3, CA)
Regional Roundup Jun 3, 2009
A second person in the van, Modesto resident Kathryn Tankersley, 33, was arrested on suspicion of possessing stolen property. She initially gave officers a different name but was identified by fingerprints and arrested on three warrants, Welton said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
City of Palo Alto finds high-speed rail allies May 23, 2009
Furthermore it by passes large populations in Modesto and Fresno, that would greatly benefit from the train, as many of them commute to the bay area. Pacheco Pass is also a relatively undisturbed wild life area that would be very damaged by the tunneling and construction. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Locals vying for national volleyball title May 22, 2009
The team is made up from players from Stockton to Sacramento to Modesto, but just this week Lodi's Kirstin Kielhold joined the squad. The 13-year-old Millswood Middle School student played previously for the Lodi Heat. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Business briefs: Chemical firms ordered to pay Modesto $18.3m May 21, 2009
Business briefs: Chemical firms ordered to pay Modesto $18 ... Business briefs: Chemical firms ordered to pay Modesto $18 ... A Superior Court jury says two chemical companies must pay Modesto $18. (Fresno Bee)
Boaters will trace path of Tuolumne River to celebrate, highlight May 20, 2009
Modesto, CA Clear, 58 ... The Modesto artist and writer is taking part in a three-week event aimed at educating people about the river and its connecting waters ... The public is invited to related celebrations in Waterford on May 28 and Modesto on May 30. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Working adults turning to the Internet to earn degrees (669) May 19, 2009
"But I have also sat in many traditional classrooms and understand the amount of work a college class entails."One must be extremely disciplined to successfully complete an online course, as there is only contact via e-mail," she said, adding that students don't get the verbal reminders they would normally receive in a traditional classroom settings. Check-in, too, is done over the Internet.Knee, personally, is not aware of any local graduating seniors planning to attend an online-only... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
SJ gets vets' health center May 15, 2009
Modesto, CA Clear, 62 ... Officials considered Stanislaus County's offer to donate 15 acres near the county public safety center at Service and Crows Landing roads south of Modesto ... The county said it was centrally located for patients in the four- county area and could be supported by a network of health care facilities in Modesto. (Modesto Bee, CA)
U.S. foreclosures soar in April May 14, 2009
Cities in California took the next six spots: Merced, Modesto, Riverside-San Bernardino, Bakersfield, Vallejo-Fairfield and Stockton. The Florida cities of Miami and Orlando were ninth and 10th, respectively. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Bowling: Youth bowlers total big scores May 13, 2009
Modesto, CA Clear, 60 ... With some great bowling, Scott Christensen topped the scratch entries in the Modesto Youth City Singles Tournament just completed at McHenry Bowl ... Richard Torres, Gerald Lewis, Steve Loua, Floyd Cunningham, Tony Gomez, and Leo Renkel will represent Modesto during the five days of competition. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Patterson beats Hilmar for title May 7, 2009
Modesto, CA Clear, 62 ... It could be scary opening against Hughson, because theyre probably playing the best ball next to Patterson, said Willis, noting Hughson beat Escalon and potent Modesto Christian in the last week. (Modesto Bee, CA)
ROBERT E. NICHOLSON passed away on April 9, 2009. Apr 28, 2009
and Richard of Modesto, Calif. A celebration of Bob s life will be held at his home, 967 S. Las Lomas Circle, on Saturday, May 2, at 1 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend and share their stories and memories. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Stockton man dies in West Point crash Apr 28, 2009
Elrod was treated at Doctors Hospital in Modesto for pain to his back and right ankle. The CHP report stated that no arrests were made and all parties involved were wearing their seatbelts. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Central takes 2, trophy Apr 18, 2009
Modesto, CA Clear, 54 ... Left-hander shuts out Modesto, then Mariposa ... The Raiders opened with a 2-0 win over Modesto, then beat Mariposa 3-0 to take home their trophy as Rios snared a liner and doubled a runner off first to finish it. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Fly-fishing helps you go with the flow Apr 18, 2009
Fly-fishing really does help you go with the flow. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
SJSU Women's Hoops signs another point guard Apr 17, 2009
The San Jose State Women's Basketball program has signed Turlock (Calif) High School point guard Rachel Finnegan, according to the Modesto Bee. Pam DeCosta has received the signature this of her second recruit this week as of Turlock (Calif) High School on Wednesday reportedly sent in her letter of intent to play for , the Modesto Bee reported. (SpartanThunder.com)
MJC baseball rallies for 12th-inning victory Apr 15, 2009
Modesto, CA Clear, 48 ... SACRAMENTO -- It's a refrain the Modesto Junior College baseball team has heard many times this season: Don't give up ... Modesto scored seven runs in the top of the ninth to keep their Big 8 Conference game going. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Windemuth: Escalon keeps hopes alive for perfect season Apr 15, 2009
Modesto, CA Clear, 48 ... The come-from-behind victory kept alive Escalon's hope for a perfect season, raising its record to 18-0, and was the second in two days over one of the Modesto Metro Conference's title contenders ... Escalon shoots for a sweep of the MMC today when it returns to Enochs to face Modesto at 3:30 p.m.. (Modesto Bee, CA)
No arrests in two deadly shootings Apr 11, 2009
Modesto, CA Clear, 48 ... ID not confirmed for man at north Modesto house ... Detectives on Friday still were trying to identify suspects in two shootings that killed a Ceres woman in west Modesto and a man in a north Modesto home, a police spokesman said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Golden future passes by Apr 9, 2009
News reports are heralding a neo-Gold Rush from Modesto to the Mojave Desert. Panners have been finding "the sweat of the sun," as the Incas called gold. (Albany Times Union)
Class Acts: A Q&A with Griselda Jáuregui Apr 6, 2009
Class Acts: A Q Griselda Juregui - Local - The Modesto Bee ... Modesto, CA Clear, 53 ... Modesto Bee - Griselda Jauregui, first grade teacher at Carroll Fowler Elementary School in Ceres. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Softball triple-header brings out families, fans to Rainbow Fields Apr 2, 2009
Modesto, CA Clear, 55 ... That wasn't a problem Wednesday, however, as the Modesto Metro Conference's six teams had a rare night triple-header at Rainbow Fields ... "The idea stemmed from a conversation about hosting a southern bracket for the playoffs," said Wilkinson, noting the inequity in forcing Modesto-area schools to travel to Sacramento each year. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Motorized travel management public meetings continue Apr 1, 2009
Upcoming public meetings are planned for West Point and Modesto ... Modesto: 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 4 (core meeting from 5 to 7 p.m.), Stanislaus County Harvest hall, 3800 Cornucopia Way. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Women's Tennis Faces #3 Notre Dame Apr 1, 2009
No. 39 Stanivuk won 6-1, 6-3, over Weber on court two, while Filipiak rolled over Maureen Modesto, 6-1, 6-3, on court six. On court one, No. 37 Ormond defeated Giuggioli in a third-set super tiebreaker, 5-7, 6-1, 10-6, while Siwosz downed Day, 6-1, 4-6, 10-8, on court five. (Baylorbears.com)
Bitter cold slows rise of swollen Red River Mar 29, 2009
Hundreds more Guard troops poured in from around the state and neighbouring South Dakota, along with scores of American Red Cross workers from as far away as Modesto, Calif. Homeowners, students and small armies of other volunteers filled sandbags. (Globe and Mail)
Livingston Cellars Wine and Joyce DeWitt Join Together on a Cross-Country Roadtrip to Celebrate the Livingston Life Mar 21, 2009
Source: Livingston Cellars Wine. March 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Livingston Cellars Wine has teamed up with one of America's most beloved 70's sitcom television stars, Joyce DeWitt to launch the national Living the Livingston Life program. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Turlock golfers score with 5-1 vote Mar 20, 2009
Modesto, CA Clear, 52 ... Dennis Wilson of Horizon Consulting in Modesto argued that the driving range is needed in Turlock because high school teams and senior citizens have to travel to Stevinson to practice. (Modesto Bee, CA)
The outrage builds about AIG bonuses Mar 19, 2009
On Tuesday, as my husband and I did our morning bike ride around Modesto, we did the unusual and stopped for coffee and pastry ... We have been weekend Chronicle subscribers for about 20 years, reading our local Modesto Bee seven days, and adding The Chronicle on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Local Bowling: Enochs duo 3rd in event Mar 18, 2009
Modesto, CA Clear, 53 ... Applications are available for two scholarships offered by the Modesto USBC. The Director's Scholarship gives awards to children or grandchildren of Modesto league bowlers ... The Modesto Hall of Fame Scholarship is for youth bowlers in Modesto that are graduating seniors this year. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Troops mourn ultimate Army man Mar 14, 2009
Hyde, of Modesto, Calif ... " A Schofield Barracks lieutenant killed in Iraq won praise from his commanders and fellow soldiers yesterday as an officer destined for greatness. 1st Lt. Daniel B. Hyde, 24, was killed by a rocket-propelled grenade Saturday while on patrol in Iraq. He was remembered by members of his 25th Infantry Division unit at a service yesterday at Forward Operating Base Brassfield-Mora in Tikrit. Hyde, of Modesto, Calif., was serving his first combat deployment after... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Motorized travel management comment period begins Mar 13, 2009
Modesto: April 4, 3 to 8 p.m. (core from 5 to 7 p.m.), Stanislaus County Harvest Hall, 3800 Cornucopia Way. The Stanislaus National Forest Motorized Travel Management project is part of a national effort to define transportation systems in every national forest. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Seattle Post-Intelligencer survival in jeopardy as deadline passes Mar 11, 2009
Workers at two sister newspapers in California, The Sacramento Bee and The Modesto Bee, already have agreed to concessions in recent days. Monday's vote at Modesto means pay cuts of up to 7. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Schofield officer killed in combat in Iraq Mar 10, 2009
First Lt. Daniel Hyde, of Modesto, Calif ... It was Hyde s first combat deployment since he graduated from West Point in 2007, ranking 23rd in his class, said Andrea Hyde in a telephone interview from Modesto ... First Lt. Daniel Hyde, of Modesto, Calif. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
McCulloch: On High Schools Mar 10, 2009
A St. Mary's-Berkeley road trip to Modesto Christian on Thursday to face UCLA-bound Reeves Nelson seems likely. -- Division V boys: Three-time defending state champion Branson-Ross makes a rare road trip in the first round and will face Bradshaw Christian-Sacramento. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
