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The Modesto Bee

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I tried out a Modesto doughnut shop on a $25 budget. Why it's ‘the best in town'

As someone who was born and raised in the Modesto area, I know how passionate Modestans are about Mr. T’s doughnuts. Although I’m a little nervous to admit this, I’ve never been a big fan of Mr. T’s. Delicate Donut Shop . For the longest time, doughnuts just weren’t my thing. Growing up, I was health conscious and pretty picky about how I chose to indulge. Don’t get me wrong — I’ll take a chocolate chip cookie or sweetened iced coffee any day of the week. Doughnuts just never seemed worth the calories or extra sugar to me. However, my attitude has definitely changed thanks to my latest On a Budget adventure. Modesto Bee reader Claudia Newcorn, who previously suggested I visit Modesto’s Village Health Foods , recommended another local place for me to try on a $25 budget: We Donuts . “They have a wide array of pastries as well as a good, well-priced lunch menu,” Claudia told me. “The prices are surprisingly low for the size of these items. I had to double check my receipt to make sure she hadn’t under-charged me.” I headed to the doughnut shop chain’s newer Modesto location to see what I could

Modesto, CA · 21h

The Modesto Bee

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New Oakdale restaurant should be mentioned when talking about good barbecue

A question I am frequently asked and see on social media often is, “Which restaurant has the best barbecue in the Stanislaus County region?” After visiting recently opened Craft BBQ Smokehouse & Catering in Oakdale, I believe it should be part of the conversation. Craft BBQ restaurant opened Nov. 12 on E. F St., two years after owners Jesse Padilla and Matt Martin launched the brand as a catering company. Martin, former Valley Meal Prep owner, and Padilla, a longtime Modesto chef, expanded with a food trailer, which they opened behind an old Valley Meal Prep building in Modesto June 2025. The duo planned to open a restaurant in that McHenry Avenue space, but it was sold to different restaurateurs — more on that later. When they found the building in Oakdale, a former Chinese food and sushi buffet, they acquired a prime location and a new business idea : a salad bar and barbecue buffet. Menu items you cannot miss at Craft BBQ The $11.97 one-trip or $17.97 unlimited salad bar was launched with the opening of the restaurant. The barbecue buffet equipment is set up but, per my previous conversations with Padilla and Martin, the option will likely

Oakdale, CA · 1d

The Modesto Bee

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Modesto's Fruit Yard Amphitheater announces first 2027 season concert. Who, when

Get the Eat. Sip. Play. newsletter in your inbox Available now: Sign up here for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. Barely a month after its final show of the current year, the Fruit Yard Amphitheater has announced its first concert for the 2027 season. Country rocker Cody Jinks and his band The Tonedeaf Hippies will play 7 p.m. Friday, June 11 at the Modesto venue. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13. The performance is part his The Working Man Tour, “built around Jinks’ commitment to his fans and keeping live music affordable and accessible,” according to a press release. “The tour takes a different approach to the modern concert experience, with ticket options designed to allow groups of four to attend for $100–$150 total,” according to the release. Availability is limited in some locations. Jinks’ tour also plans to offer market-specific food and drink specials where possible. The release did not indicate if the above options would be available at the Modesto stop. Jinks performs a blend of outlaw country and rock ’n’ roll. He’s known for songs including “Loud and Heavy” and “Hippies and Cowboys.” The concert will follow the

Modesto, CA · 4d

The Modesto Bee

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Thunderstorms to sweep through Modesto area. How long will wind and rain last?

Register to attend a free virtual forum on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m., on how Central Valley residents can prepare for the coming El Niño season, featuring Sean Macaday, a meteorologist with the Sacramento Bee, and Stanislaus County Deputy Director of Emergency Services Ruben Wegner. As the Central Valley braces for a potentially record-breaking El Niño season , multiple rounds of rain-producing atmospheric rivers are expected to move through the Modesto region. The storm systems could bring periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms, along with cooler temperatures and gusty winds. “A pair of storm systems will bring widespread rain, moderate to heavy rain and snow in the mountains, and gusty to strong southerly winds today into Monday,” the National Weather Service said in a news release Friday. Here’s what Modesto-area residents can expect: When will the season’s first atmospheric river hit Modesto? While there was a brief atmospheric river across Southern California and the southwestern U.S. around Halloween, this will be the first to truly soak the entire state , The Sacramento Bee reported. As cool air from Alaska continues to sink down along the coast, it rapidly saturates the subtropical jet stream with abundant moisture, in part thanks

Modesto, CA · 1d

The Modesto Bee

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Classic rock group set bring its mega-hits to Modesto's Gallo Center. Who, when

Get the Eat. Sip. Play. newsletter in your inbox Available now: Sign up here for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. Gallo Center audiences will be ready to get down at an upcoming concert. KC & The Sunshine Band is set to perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at the downtown Modesto venue. Limited tickets remain available. Led by Harry Wayne “KC” Casey, the rock/disco-centric band formed in 1973. Casey said in an online story on ktalnews.com that “he wants to keep uplifting people and getting them to dance with his music.” “I think people are looking for any kind of escape to feel good and to feel happy,” he was quoted in the story. “It’s kind of a blessing for me, because that’s what it was intended to do. I’m so happy that it’s still doing it generation after generation.” The band usually features 15 artists playing horns, singing backup and dancing, according to the story. The group’s well-known mega-hits include “That’s the Way (I Like It),” “Get Down Tonight” and “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty.” Remaining tickets are $78 to $118 for the show at the Gallo Center, 1000 I St. in

Modesto, CA · 4d

The Modesto Bee

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Modesto and Oakdale getting new Chipotle restaurants. Here's when they'll open

At the beginning of the year, some Modesto residents speculated that a Chipotle Mexican Grill was being built in The Marketplace shopping center on Oakdale Road. They were correct. In February, the company would only confirm that it was scheduled to open a new location in Modesto in 2027. Now, representatives for Chipotle are saying that location, at 3401 Oakdale Road, Suite 300, will open Nov. 18. It’s not the only Chipotle opening soon in Stanislaus County. One at 1595 E. F St. in Oakdale will open before the end of the year, according to a news release. Both restaurants feature a drive-thru lane and will be open 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Chipotle is hiring for around 30 jobs per location, according to the release. Learn more at chipotle.com/careers .

Modesto, CA · 3d

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Ceres Flips On Cameras At 39 Intersections, Mayor Fields Privacy Questions

Crows Landing Rd. & Pedro Marquez Rd. — Reported Early Camera-Activation Site. Three intersections in Ceres flickered to life with new video detection technology Tuesday, the first phase of a nearly $2 million citywide camera rollout that city leaders say is about easing traffic jams but that has also stirred questions about surveillance and who gets to watch the footage. The city expects to activate additional traffic detection cameras through December, with the broader project touching all 39 signalized intersections in town, according to CBS Sacramento.

Ceres, CA · 2d

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Folsom, Oak Ridge take quarter final wins; Vista, Cordova, Casa Roble Fall

Depending on outcome of semi-finals next Friday, Folsom and Oak Ridge rematch could be ahead for section title. The CIF Sac-Joaquin Section postseason got underway Friday night with mixed results for area high school football teams. Folsom and Oak Ridge advanced through their Division I quarterfinal matchups to earn spots in next week’s semifinals, while Vista del Lago, Cordova and Casa Roble saw their seasons come to an end with losses in postseason play, including Bowl Game defeats for Vista and Cordova.

Folsom, CA · 21h

Country Herald

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Sacramento, CA Snow Alert: 12+ Inches Possible Nov. 15-16

Mountain snow, widespread rain and gusty winds could disrupt Northern California travel Sunday and Monday.

Sacramento, CA · 17h

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13 Changes In-N-Out Burger Needs To Make

I have a few beefs with In-N-Out Burger (bun intended), but I, like so many with ties to California, grew up eating here. Founded in Baldwin Park in 1948, the fast-food chain feels like it's woven into the fingerprint of the Golden State at this point. And with generations of my mom's side born and raised in Southern California, it should be no surprise that it was a family tradition to eat at In-N-Out when we were visiting our loved ones. With these meals marking our gatherings, reunions, and Disneyland trips with everybody, In-N-Out Burger has never just felt like some random fast-food joint to me. It feels personal.

California · 6d

unearththevoyage.com

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New Finds Arrive Every Week At This Huge California Antique Warehouse Where Treasure Hunters Lose Hours

Some buildings look plain from the parking lot and then swallow your whole afternoon once you step inside. That is exactly what happens at a big antique spot tucked into California’s Central Valley, where dozens of dealers fill the aisles with glassware, records, furniture, and odd little treasures. Regulars...

Salida, CA · 2d

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Offline Comedy brings secret standup comedy shows to the 209

Offline Comedy brings no-phone, secret-location comedy shows to the 209. It offers residents of Turlock, Modesto, Merced and more a chance to get off of their phones and check out live standup comedy. Offline Comedy’s creator, Andrew Nosrati, wanted to bring excitement to the 209. As a Turlock native, Nosrati...

Turlock, CA · 1d

The Modesto Bee

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Hundreds of Stanislaus residents losing CalFresh food assistance due to federal rules

About 720 residents in Stanislaus County have lost CalFresh benefits, as of Nov. 1, because of new federal work requirements. It represents a small percentage of the 85,000 county residents receiving CalFresh food assistance , but the number of those affected will grow as their eligibility comes up for renewal in the months ahead. The county’s Community Services Agency said 2,100 people could lose the assistance if they don’t meet the work requirements under H.R. 1, the federal bill that made changes to the nation’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. CalFresh is the name for SNAP in California. A CSA spokesperson said Tuesday the agency has conducted eligibility assessments for CalFresh recipients through October, and more people are expected to lose benefits each month as additional work requirement assessments are done between November and June, 2027. “Stanislaus County remains committed to supporting community members who rely on CalFresh benefits ,” the CSA said. “When residents lose access to food assistance, it is a concern.” The county will continue to monitor the effects of H.R. 1 on residents and work closely with community partners to help connect eligible individuals and families with available food resources and support services, the agency said. New

Stanislaus County, CA · 2d

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Family seeks support for Atwater mother of four facing costly endometriosis surgery

ATWATER, Calif. (FOX26) — An Atwater family is asking for the community's help as a mother of four faces a costly surgery for stage four deep infiltrating endometriosis. Lori has been diagnosed with an advanced form of endometriosis that has affected multiple organs, including her colon, bowels, and kidneys, according to her brother, Randy Beavers.

Atwater, CA · 1d

The Stockton Record

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Two of three Stockton City Council incumbents appear headed for reelection

As ballot counting nears its end for the general election, two of the three Stockton City Council incumbents appear headed for reelection. The San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters released its latest semi-final official election results Wednesday night, showing 216,975 had been counted among 415,611 registered voters, for a turnout of 52.2%. The estimated unprocessed ballot report, also released Wednesday, showed 4,242 ballots remain unprocessed, including 88 being provisional ballots, 3,568 conditional voter registration provisional ballots and 591 ballots listed as "other." The Stockton City Council is the city's primary legislative body. It approves the city budget, levies taxes and makes or amends city laws, policies and ordinances. The City Council has seven members, including the mayor. The mayor is elected at large, while the other six members are elected from the city's six districts. Stockton City Council District 1 Since early election results began coming in, incumbent Michele Padilla has maintained a strong and steady lead over challenger Tamica Small. Padilla, an educator, took her seat on the Stockton City Council on Jan. 1, 2023. Her current term ends on Jan. 1, 2027. Small is a lifelong Stockton resident who worked as a probation officer for 22 years. The

Stockton, CA · 2d

The Stockton Record

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Series of storms to bring rain and gusty winds to Stockton, SJ County

Stockton and San Joaquin County residents should brace for gusty winds and localized flooding concerns as a series of storms from the Pacific brings wintry weather to San Joaquin County beginning Friday. The National Weather Service reported that storm activity, with mainly light to moderate rainfall, may continue through Thursday. A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. for central San Joaquin County, including Stockton, with south winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph that could bring down tree limbs and cause isolated power outages. Meanwhile, a Flood Advisory continues Friday for low-lying Delta areas along the San Joaquin River and other waterways, where abnormally high tides could flood roads, parks and other vulnerable areas. Winter is coming The first day of winter falls on Dec. 21. Known as the winter solstice, it will be the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. December and January are typically the coldest months in the Valley. During those months, the average high is in the 50s and lows are in the 30s, according to the National Weather Service. ➤ Weather alerts via text : Sign up to get updates about current

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