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Published 15 hours ago¡MONSTRAS! Exhibit brings Latin American female folklore to life at McHenry Museum
A new exhibit showcasing the talents of Latina artists brings the spirits of women who inhabit the metaphysical world into our reality. With spooky season just around the corner, Modesto’s McHenry Museum is welcoming the free art exhibit, “¡MONSTRAS! Female Legends of Latin…
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Published 19 hours agoWATCH: Jaron Brandon and Alexandra Duarte face off in State Senate 4 debate
State Senate District 4 candidates Jaron Brandon and Alexandra Duarte went head-to-head Thursday morning on a wide range of topics, from healthcare access to immigration, during an in-person debate at Greens on Tenth in Modesto. The event, shown above in its entirety, was…
The Modesto Focus
Published 23 hours agoPolitics Focus | Where to find this newsletter archive
Hey Focus fans! We hope regular readers of this newsletter have found it helpful for staying up on politics in Modesto and throughout Stanislaus County. Particularly during campaign season, like the one we’re in now. If you’ve missed any editions since I began writing them before…
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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…
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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…
The Modesto Focus
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…