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AllAgesView – Amazing March
By Grace McNamara Hey Modesto! I hope you are all doing well. It is March, which means the Modesto marathon is coming up. This event will be taking place on March 26th. Proceeds go to the “Teens run Modesto” program. This is a wonderful program for teens, specifically ones at risk, that provides amazing character […]

GreetingsView – Happy Modesto March
Greetings Friends, Happy Modesto March ! Considering this is a Murphy national holiday month, we are already getting ready for a Friday St. Patrick’s Day event. Hope to have a couple of pints of Murphy’s on this special day and enjoy the first REAL back to normal celebration since you know when. We all remember […]

GoModesto – Modesto Camellia Festival
I guess the saying is now February showers bring March flowers. Friends, the camellias are amazing this year. The camellia bushes at my house are exploding in color. Did you know that some 100-year old camellias may reach 25 feet tall? Wow. This year, the Modesto Camellia society will be back with their in-person showcase […]

UrbanView – Modesto Hip Hop Culture
EYE ON MODESTO HIP HOP CULTURE By Joseph “PSUNO” Zimmerer “ Hey Fly Guy! ” If you have taken a walk in Downtown Modesto on First Friday from April to October, you might have came across a graffiti artist painting small signs with some really detailed flies, mushroom, and other insects. We caught up with […]
PerformingView – March Madness of Many Performances.
March has an amazing agenda for top rate live theatre performances from the professional Broadway, to the indie-production along with school drama presentations. There is really something for everyone from spoken word, musicals and opera. These are just a sampling if what is happening in our community. Please check out the ModestoView calendar of the […]

WalkaMileView
By Chris Murphy 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 our most vulnerable in our community. The Haven Women’s Center does work that is literally life saving in the most dangerous times. […]

Spring Marches In
Spring Marches InBy Monica Barber Spring is marching in slowly, with winter still lingering. As March begins, everyone is ready for the warm days of spring! Ms. M finds herself outdoors more, preparing the garden for the blooms that will eventually arrive. March is excellent for shedding the doldrums and welcoming the new season. Here are […]

Bree Fitzpatrick: Modesto Marathon Flat and Fast
Interview: Bree Fitzpatrick: Modesto Marathon Flat and Fast By Carly Russell On March 26th, thousands of runners, joggers, and walkers will participate in the Modesto Marathon, a fast and flat road race course designed for everyone from elite runners with goals of qualifying for the Boston Marathon to first-timers looking to conquer their first road […]

Hillbilly Boogie to Psychobilly
RockabillyView: Hillbilly Boogie to Psychobilly StompBy Midddagh Goodwin A key component and root sound of Rockabilly and, in turn, Rock n’ Roll can be traced back to the Doghouse slap bass style of Fred Maddox. The Maddox Brothers and Rose started playing music in Modesto in 1937 and garnered crowds wherever they played. Bill Black, […]

True Lies Stars Modesto Born Actress Ginger Gonzaga
True Lies Stars Modesto Born Actress Fred C. Beyer High School graduate, and Modesto-born actress Ginger Gonzaga, is a co-star of the new TV action comedy True Lies premiered on CBS on March 1st at 10 pm. Ginger Gonzaga reprises the role of Helen Tasker, initially played by Jamie Lee Curtis (whose mom Janet Leigh […]

WomenView – Outstanding Women of Stanislaus County 2023
Stanislaus County Commission Outstanding Women Award Winners By Ruhi Sheikh The Stanislaus County Commission for Women is an organization seeks to support all women in attaining their goals. We advocate 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. […]

PollenatorView
Modesto Pollinator Festival By Rhonda Allen The La Loma Neighborhood is sponsoring the third Modesto Pollinator Festival at the La Loma Native Garden. This is a free family event with many activities for children. A costume pollinator parade will be a highlight at 10:15. Several local agencies will have booths with educational information about pollinators […]

2nd Annual Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner Fundraiser
2nd Annual Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner Fundraiser Saturday, March 25th, from 2PM-6PM Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum 610 North 9th St, Modesto, CA 95350 On Saturday, March 25th, Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum will host their 2nd Annual Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner Fundraiser following the Modesto Marathon Packet Pick-up Event at 610 North 9th Street, Modesto, CA. […]

Calling All Classic Cars to the 2023 Modesto Marathon Race Course!
Calling All Classic Cars to the 2023 Modesto Marathon Race Course! Sunday, March 26th, from 6 AM-2 PM Bringing a unique spin to this year’s race as only Modesto can, the 2023 Modesto Marathon will feature Classic Cars parked throughout the 5k, 10k, half, and full-marathon course! This year’s Marathon theme, “Graffiti USA,” aims to […]

HistoryView – Modesto’s Christmas Tree
MODESTO’S CHRISTMAS TREE BY HARRISON POWER With the holiday season well underway, many will now be flocking to their favorite Christmas tree lot or heading to the mountains to find the perfect Christmas tree. Luckily for City of Modesto, the perfect tree for the holidays is always downtown, with most Modestans driving by it daily. […]