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Published September 04Hughson mayor responds to latest investigation into alleged lewd behavior. ‘I don’t think I ever did that’
Related Report: Kissing, touching and lewd joke accusations land Hughson mayor in hot water – once again Hughson Mayor George Carr admitted to “poor judgment” while also disputing some findings of an investigation into alleged lewd behavior toward employees of a transit agency he…
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Published September 04Political Focus | That’s debatable
Hey Focus fans! Local political debates – the best way to become familiar with candidates, in my opinion – are nearly upon us. Most exciting is a 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 free in-person debate featuring candidates for Modesto City Council. You are invited! Save that date plus this…
The Modesto Focus
Published September 04Kissing, touching and lewd joke accusations land Hughson mayor in hot water – once again
Related Report: Hughson mayor responds to latest investigation into alleged lewd behavior. ‘I don’t think I ever did that’ Hughson Mayor George Carr “kissed and touched” a StanRTA employee in 2024 and told sex-themed jokes at the agency’s board meetings when he was its chairman…
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Published September 03Rep. Adam Gray: Want to know why I voted that way? Just ask
Editor’s note: Rep. Adam Gray authored the following column in response to a story published by The Modesto Focus on Aug. 24 with the headline “Facing mounting criticism over transparency, Gray finally explains controversial House defense vote.” There’s plenty to disagree about…
The Modesto Focus
Published September 01What’s happening in the arts around Modesto for September?
Schools are back in session and the nights are cooling down in Modesto. Plenty of free and family-friendly outdoor activities are planned across the city. Throughout the county, several cities will host cultural festivals, carnivals and harvest celebrations as autumn truly begins…