Author Archive: Chris Murphy

Chris Murphy is the President and CEO of Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group and Publisher and Founder of ModestoView Inc. Chris worked globally in the cycling industry returning to Modesto in 1996. He is also the founder of the Modesto Historic Graffiti Cruise Route, Legends of the Cruise Walk of Fame, Modesto Rockin’ Holiday, the Modesto Music History Organization and co-founder of the Modesto Area Music Association. Chris is married to his artist wife Rebecca since 1985 and has two daughters Madison and Abigail, both graduating from Modesto High and UC Berkeley. He is lead singer and guitarist for his band, Third Party that donates their performances to non-profits.

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CamelliaView 2024

CamelliaView 2024

Camellia View By Chris Murphy I guess the saying is now February showers bring March flowers. Friends, the camellias are amazing this year. The camellias in my yard are going crazy as you can see here and are exploding in color. Did you know that some 100-year old camellias may reach 25 feet tall? Wow. […]

BigView – Let’s Get Going!

BigView – Let’s Get Going!

By Chris Murphy This might be the greenest green that Modesto has been in a while. The rain and the storme have been thumping. People from all over the world are visiting to see the amazing billions of almond blossoms. The rivers are running, and the skies will start to get nicer and the days […]

PiDay

PiDay

Mmmmmm, do you want some warm pie? You know we have some amazing local bakeries that can make you a tempting treat to serve up to your friends and family. But what is Pi? You know, the number that never ends? But more importantly, know that this is a mathematical constant that is the ratio […]

March Madness View

March Madness View

By Chris Murphy We are on the brink of the least productive workdays in the USA as the NCAA Final Four approaches. Our local basketball season just wrapped up and a couple of our local teams are in regional tournaments. Just like the super-bowl, try to find one of your favorite watering holes with a […]

IrishView

IrishView

By Chris MurphyIs this one of the best months or what? Well, Erin go Brach, as a Murphy, McNulty or if you are Irish, March is one of the most special times of the year. Heck, it is one of the best months no matter what you are. This year, St. Patrick’s Day is on […]

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LoveModestoView

LoveModestoView

Love Modesto Is Coming No matter who you are, there is something you (your family, friends, business, group, etc.) can do to Love Modesto! This is one of the most amazing days of the year here in Modesto where thousands in our community all get together to lend a hand and show Modesto some love. […]

WalkA MileView

WalkA MileView

By Chris Murphy Walk A Mile Team Fundraising Our high heels are on and we are training to “Walk a Mile” in her shoes. Why? We have no use for domestic abuse. This is something that we all must stand up against and prevent sexual abuse of any kind. We must support those that protect […]

Hall of Fame View

Hall of Fame View

By Chris MurphyMy family celebrates Modesto through the lens of Modesto High School. Even as a Beyer ’79 grad, our family has always seen MoHi as something really special in our community, both as Modesto’s first high-school and as a big part of our family history beginning with Gertrude Kendall (Truman) in 1934). For years, […]

FilmView – 48 Hour Film

FilmView – 48 Hour Film

One of Modesto’s most creative events happens this month would make George Lucas proud. The Modesto 48 Hour Film Festival will showcase the talents of people that can create, script, film and produce a short film in 48 Hours. This is a fun night of presentations and is one of the more creative Modesto experiences. […]

LibraryView

LibraryView

By Chris Murphy For Friends of the Modesto Library, two events will make 2024 a year like no other. The first is the 50th anniversary celebration at the March 6 annual membership meeting. The other event is a major fund-raising campaign to coincide with the anticipated temporary closure of the library later this year. The […]

FoodView – It’s Breakfast Time

FoodView – It’s Breakfast Time

By Chris Murphy and the ViewCrewI love breakfast and first things first. Mad props to the old school places that were the foundation of our childhoods; Denny’s, Smitty’s, Old Mill and Ridgways. Although a chain, there is something special about a Denny’s and the diner we have at 5 points is one of the classic […]

PoetryView – Valentine Haiku Winners

PoetryView – Valentine Haiku Winners

by Chris Murphy Here we are in March, continuing our quest to discover the thoughts inside of people’s heads, from short form Haiku to the long form. One of the coolest blocks in town is J Street between 13th and 14th. From the Intermission, the Jewel, the State, Noah’s to labs of Lofi, there are […]

Outstanding Women’sView

Outstanding Women’sView

Women’s View The Stanislaus County Commission for Women is an organization that supports all women in attaining their goals, advocating for more women in positions of leadership, whether in the area of philanthropy, business, non-profit, sports, science and technology, education, public office or other areas and values women of all ages, ethnicity, sexual orientation, economic […]

Performing View – It’s It Doozy!

Performing View – It’s It Doozy!

PerformingView By Chris Murphy March is going to be a doozy! There are new events and performance popping up everywhere and we are only going to be able to scratch the surface this month. There is everything from indie plays, celebrity blockbusters, to enchanting cirque productions. The Gallo Center has events lined up for everyone. […]

SuperView

SuperView

Super Sunday – February 11 This is it friends. For all football fans, this is the end of a fun season and the big showdown will be crazy. The playoffs weren’t finished when we went to press, but hopefully your team made it. Kick off is at 3:30 and don’t miss the pregame fun and […]

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