AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Modesto California. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:44:41 -0600 Free MAX Bus Service for Thanksgiving Dinner The Modesto Area Express (MAX) will provide limited bus service free of charge on Thanksgiving Day to... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/news-from-city-of-modesto-max-bus-service-for-thanksgiving-dinner-235615 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/news-from-city-of-modesto-max-bus-service-for-thanksgiving-dinner-235615 Government and Politics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The City of Modesto has been ranked as one of the top 10 most technology-advanced cities in the 2009 Digital Cities Survey published by the Center... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/city-of-modesto-ranked-in-top-10-of-2009-digital-cities-survey-235734 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/city-of-modesto-ranked-in-top-10-of-2009-digital-cities-survey-235734 Government and Politics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Modesto, CA - The Modesto Police Department has established a gang hotline.  The phone number is (209) 524-7491. The idea of a gang hotline was... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/news-from-city-of-modesto-modesto-police-launch-gang-hotline-235253 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/news-from-city-of-modesto-modesto-police-launch-gang-hotline-235253 Government and Politics Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The City of Modesto will host the Modesto City School Board Members Oath of Office Ceremony.  Both re-elected and newly elected School Board... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/re-elected-and-newly-elected-modesto-city-school-board-members-to-be-sworn-into-office-235317 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/re-elected-and-newly-elected-modesto-city-school-board-members-to-be-sworn-into-office-235317 Government and Politics Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The City of Modesto will host the Modesto City Council Oath of Office Ceremony.  Both re-elected and newly elected Councilmembers will be sworn... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/re-elected-and-newly-elected-councilmembers-to-be-sworn-into-office-235318 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/re-elected-and-newly-elected-councilmembers-to-be-sworn-into-office-235318 Government and Politics Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Partnership with Downtown Improvement District allows community to park for free and shop downtown the day after Thanksgiving. The City of Modesto,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/city-of-modesto-offers-free-parking-235183 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/city-of-modesto-offers-free-parking-235183 Government and Politics Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Modesto, CA - Modesto Police and other law enforcement agencies conducted an “auto theft awareness” operation this morning in and around the City... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/news-from-city-of-modesto-officers-spot-25-vehicles-running-unattended-234533 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/news-from-city-of-modesto-officers-spot-25-vehicles-running-unattended-234533 Government and Politics Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Modesto, CA - The Modesto Police Department will be conducting DUI/Drivers License checkpoints on Saturday, November 21 and Saturday, November 28... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/modesto-police-target-impaired-drivers-with-checkpoints-234732 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/modesto-police-target-impaired-drivers-with-checkpoints-234732 Government and Politics Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The City of Modesto is partnering with Habitat for Humanity on a property demolition project. As the City’s 2007 Wastewater Collection System... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/city-partners-with-habitat-for-humanity-on-hahn-lift-station-project-234163 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/city-partners-with-habitat-for-humanity-on-hahn-lift-station-project-234163 Government and Politics Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Two Critical After Crash Modesto, CA -- A two vehicle collision left two people critical this morning. Police believe alcohol contributed to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/news-from-city-of-modesto-two-critical-after-crash-234361 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/news-from-city-of-modesto-two-critical-after-crash-234361 Government and Politics Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 More traffic enforcement and safer streets are coming to the City of Modesto beginning this month thanks to a recent $298,770 grant awarded by the... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/modesto-police-commence-special-traffic-enforcement-program-233848 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/modesto-police-commence-special-traffic-enforcement-program-233848 Government and Politics Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Modesto, CA---The city of Modesto ranked first in the State of California for this summer’s National Night Out festivities. The Modesto Police... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/news-from-city-of-modesto-november-12-2009-233699 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/news-from-city-of-modesto-november-12-2009-233699 Government and Politics Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Volunteers will plant 4,000 daffodil bulbs in the Hope Blooms Garden at the Pamela Monterosso Park and Trailhead.  The planting will be led by... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/news-from-city-of-modesto-volunteers-to-plant-thousands-of-daffodil-bulbs-in-city-park-233170 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/news-from-city-of-modesto-volunteers-to-plant-thousands-of-daffodil-bulbs-in-city-park-233170 Government and Politics Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Modesto, CA---Make sure everyone in the family gets home safely this holiday season by buckling your seat belt every trip, day and night. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/get-home-safely-for-the-holidays-by-buckling-up-233249 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/get-home-safely-for-the-holidays-by-buckling-up-233249 Government and Politics Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 A training exercise will be held at  southwest of the intersection of Tioga Drive and Conejo Avenue.  This exercise is part of an ongoing... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/city-of-modesto-news-training-exercise-to-be-held-at-modesto-city-county-airport-233341 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/city-of-modesto-news-training-exercise-to-be-held-at-modesto-city-county-airport-233341 Government and Politics Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Modesto, CA – Modesto Police are teaming up with StanCatt and other county law enforcement agencies to remind motorists not to leave their vehicles... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/city-of-modesto-news-police-warn-against-leaving-vehicles-running-unattended-233259 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/city-of-modesto-news-police-warn-against-leaving-vehicles-running-unattended-233259 Government and Politics Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department’s Housing Division operates programs that help low- and very low-income home... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/city-operates-home-repair-programs-for-low-and-very-low-income-households-232923 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/city-operates-home-repair-programs-for-low-and-very-low-income-households-232923 Government and Politics Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 America Recycles Day is a nationwide event celebrated each November to promote the social, environmental and economic benefits of recycling and... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/celebrate-america-recycles-day-232009 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/celebrate-america-recycles-day-232009 Government and Politics Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Modesto, CA - Investigators from Modesto Police Department Street Gang Unit, and the Modesto Narcotic Enforcement Team with the assistance of the... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/center-for-drug-and-gang-activity-shut-down-in-west-modesto-231977 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/center-for-drug-and-gang-activity-shut-down-in-west-modesto-231977 Government and Politics Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 On October 16, 2009 the City of Modesto received authorization to proceed from Caltrans for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Project... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/the-city-of-modesto-receives-3-2-million-in-stimulus-funds-for-street-maintenance-231429 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/the-city-of-modesto-receives-3-2-million-in-stimulus-funds-for-street-maintenance-231429 Government and Politics Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Modesto, CA – Modesto Police discovered an elaborate marijuana cultivation operation after a tip from a utility crew. On Monday, October 26th, at... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/marijuana-cultivation-discovered-229572 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/marijuana-cultivation-discovered-229572 Government and Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Halloween falls on a weekend this year and police expect a large number of trick-or-treaters to be out in area neighborhoods this Saturday.  The... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/halloween-safety-tips-from-the-modesto-police-department-229690 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/halloween-safety-tips-from-the-modesto-police-department-229690 Government and Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Remind your family, friends and neighbors to adopt a simple lifesaving change. As the time change approaches this fall, the City of Modesto Fire... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/news-from-city-of-modesto-help-save-lives-in-your-community-229691 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/news-from-city-of-modesto-help-save-lives-in-your-community-229691 Government and Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Modesto, CA – An off-duty Modesto Police officer shot and wounded an armed burglary suspect Sunday night.  Police have released the... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/news-from-city-of-modesto-burglary-suspect-identified-229189 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/modesto/news/news-from-city-of-modesto-burglary-suspect-identified-229189 Government and Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500