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.
Greetings Friends – Happy Next Year
By Chris Murphy Stating the obvious, it is January 2022. I have never been more excited for a new year since last year. I thought after 2020, 2021 would be amazing, but 2022 really feels like it is time for a reboot. We are still dealing with COVID in many varieties and this current wave […]
StanStateView
A New Stanislaus State Reopens By Ellen Junn – Ph.D. President, California State University, Stanislaus Stanislaus State has exciting 2022 news! 70 percent of all courses are in-person and more students have requested to live in the residence halls this spring than last fall. Additionally, will host the grand opening of our newly renovated library–a […]
PerformingView – New for 2022
By Chris Murphy This is one risky column to write this month. Here we are, crossing the threshold into 2022 and we are still figuring out what the immediate future of larger events in our community and other gatherings. The Gallo Center, State Theatre and the Prospect have specific mask and vaccination requirements. Please check […]
GoModesto – Love Modesto
Love Modesto Is Back for April 30 Modesto’s great service day is scheduled to be back with a morning opening rally and an increased list of service project for Love Modesto. Now is the time to plan and get your groups together and get ready to sign up for projects across our community. Equally important, […]
GoModesto – Haven Women’s Center
By Chris Murphy Over the last 24 months, mental health issues have increased as people didn’t have access to many services and so much of our community was closed down. Basic and non-emergency care was harder to get and issue like domestic violence and spousal abuse went unchecked. Through this all, Haven Women’s center has […]
AllAgesView
AllAgesView By Grace McNamara Happy New Year Modesto! I hope you all had a wonderful time with family and friends. Were you able to stay up to midnight? Over the holiday, I spent some quality time with loved ones! A new year means new beginnings. Many tend to have resolutions during this time for the […]
ZenView – New Hope
By Mary Layton It’s a New Year! Another Year, another chance! The beginning of a new year holds hope. It feels like an empty canvas in front of me; a new space, that will be filled with new creations, new ways to communicate and connect, new possibilities. It is exciting! We are getting a little […]
InterView – Dillon Olvera
By Chris Murphy Dillon Olvera CEO Beard Land For years and years, we have heard about new visioning processes, big urban redesign plans and paths forward. Some good things have happened, but most of them by accident. Not since Stanislaus County and the City of Modesto worked together to build 10th St Plaza and change […]
PoetryView – You Make it A Happy New Year
YOU MAKE IT A HAPPY NEW YEAR! Salvatore Salerno, Poet Laureate of Modesto Bring out those whistles and bells, Pour the champagne and raise your glass, Ring out the battered, bedraggled Old Year, Cheer for 12 months that you can make new! Out with the false, and in with the true! Believe in what actually […]
VisitModesto- On the Move for 2022
By Chris Murphy Want the definition of free money? It’s people visiting Modesto and spending their money here. Yes friends, this is the alchemy of the 21st century Modesto. We have the businesses, the downtown, the performing arts, the history spots and an amazing location. What does that get us? Access to people that are […]
Rockin’ Holiday Thanks
By Chris Murphy Yay, Rockin’ Holiday 2021was a big success! Thanks to all that made Rockin Holiday 2021 a Rockin’ success and make it better every year. Despite our challenges, we delivered a lot of magic to the Modesto holiday season and put a lot of smiles on kids’ faces with our Rockin’ North Pole, […]
FoodView – Twisted Pig 2.0
By Chris Murphy Twisted Pig 2.0 One of north-east Modesto’s favorite places is getting a new groove for 2022 and beyond. The Twisted Pig has new owners, a new vision and a new menu under development that will make it more appealing to more people. Thom Guerrero and James Marsden and Seth Bassett teamed up […]
Low Key – Classic Retro Dive and More!
BarView By Chris Murphy Photos By MJ Mangano, Chris Murphy and Low Key Cam Low Key Saloon is one of Modesto’s coolest reboots. The White Hawk lounge had been around forever it seems. At the beginning of the COVID, this long-time watering hole, loaded with regulars, was transformed into a cool 70s vibe modern dive […]
HistoryView – Preserve our History
HistoryView By Harrison Power With the New Year of 2022 officially here, that means that 2021 is in the history books! Many of us hoped that 2021 would allow us to get back to some semblance of pre-pandemic life, but with 2022 now underway, we will hopefully have the resources and community support to get […]
RockabillyView – The Rumble is Coming
RockabillyView By Chris Murphy 2022 is going to be a Rockin’ year here in Modesto USA. Our Rockabilly heritage is known around the world and for the last few months, the scene is jumping back to life with our monthly shows, rumbles and rampages at the Speakeasy Bar on 12th Street thanks to Tony Trevino. […]
