Most cities can do much more to stop auto-reliant sprawl Oct 26, 2008
Of the valley's 60 cities, the three highest-scoring -- Oakdale, Patterson and Turlock -- are in Stanislaus County, and the county seat, Modesto, tied for seventh place. Overall, Stanislaus County cities scored an average of 66. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Merced keeper keys win over Atwater Oct 23, 2008
" Showing more emotion than he has all season, McAfee gushed about his team's effort under the lights for the first time all season and against the defending conference champions. Three different players found the back of the net for Merced and the defense kept tight wraps on Atwater playmakers Carmona and Julian Horta, who were visibly frustrated after the game. RIVERBANK 3, RIPON CHRISTIAN 0, at Ripon Christian -- The Bruins (10-1-1 Trans-Valley League) opened the scoring in the first half... (Modesto Bee, CA)
Stevinson Ranch has earned national respect Oct 22, 2008
Also tying for fifth were David Capal of Stevinson Ranch and Jamie Looper of Oakdale (68-67--135), six strokes behind winners James Hay and Mark Hill of Diablo Grande. Bret Harte senior Kirsten Locke (81-79--160) finished eighth in the girls division of the NCGA Junior Tour's East Bay stop at Poppy Ridge. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Junction closing in on new grocery store Oct 17, 2008
Cost Less has six outlets, including stores in Oakdale and Jackson. However, that company said in January it had withdrawn its offer and would not be coming to The Junction. (The Union Democrat)
Growing trend with area home builders: Smaller, more value Oct 16, 2008
The company has two divisions in Stockton and one in Oakdale, and new homes are in the 1,900 to 2,200 square-foot range. "We are definitely studying," Doucette said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Downey High junior makes splash in pool Oct 15, 2008
Oakdale (9-0) is in first, and Downey and Modesto are 7-2 ... JOHANSEN 11, CERES 5, at Johansen -- Brandon Duncan and Kyle Sessa had three goals apiece, and the Vikings rolled to position themselves for a key MMC match Thursday at first-place Oakdale. (Modesto Bee, CA)
As Big As All Outdoors Oct 15, 2008
"I love it, honestly I do," said Sandra Paddock of Oakdale, who helps manage women's and children's apparel. "The visual is incredible in here.". (Modesto Bee, CA)
Local Scene (16) Oct 14, 2008
Elliot High's Megan Crutchfield was 10th in the varsity girls race with a time of 22:49 at Woodward Reservoir in Oakdale. Emily Buhrkuhl was second (17:22) in the sophomore girls division and Jade Hensley-Elliott placed seventh. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Road tax backers dig deep Oct 13, 2008
Other donors with road-building stakes include George Reed Inc., Modesto ($25,000); road engineering consultant T.Y. Lin International, San Francisco ($7,500); Ross Carroll Construction, Oakdale ($5,000); transportation engineers Rajappan Consulting, San Jose, ($5,000); Nexus Engineering, Mo- desto ($2,500); Calaveras Heidelberg Cement Group, Fresno ($2,500); Nolte Associates, Sacramento ($2,000); transportation consultants Gray-Bowen and Co., Walnut Creek ($1,000); and Collins Electrical Co.,... (Modesto Bee, CA)
Sierra tops Manteca, shows it belongs Oct 11, 2008
"These kids have heard forever that they're not Manteca, Oakdale or Sonora," said Harbison, referring to the perennial top dogs in the Valley Oak League, against whom Harbison now holds a 1-9 record ... Sierra (4-1, 2-0 VOL) is now tied for first in league with Sonora and Oakdale. (Modesto Bee, CA)
End of the Line for Sequoia Oct 10, 2008
In the playoffs, Sequoia Woods defeated Oakdale Country Club, The Reserve at Spanos Park of Stockton and Blue Rock Springs of Vallejo en route to the quarterfinals. Team members were Hanrahan, Jim Huth, Jerry Patterson, Allan Corbett, John Jordan, Len Thomas, Barry Abbott, Don Trefry, Harold Hood, Hal Lane, Gene Huhn, Ray Canning, Dick Allen, Kemo Luce, Steve Locke, Jerry Stowe, Bob Asher, Ken Hoekstra, Chris Mano, and Tom Coggan, who was the captain of the 2004 team. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Modesto duo keys water polo win over Johansen Oct 8, 2008
The Panthers lost their previous Modesto Metro Conference game to Oakdale and went 0-5 in a tournament last weekend ... OAKDALE 17, BEYER 0, at Oakdale -- The Mustangs raised their MMC record to 7-0 by blanking the Patriots. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Modesto-area job seekers take scarcity in stride Oct 8, 2008
From left, Veronica Lott, 18, of Modesto, Jessica Branco, 19, of Ceres, and Amanda Haverson, 25, of Oakdale, look for a job at The Modesto Bee CareerBuilder Job Fair on Tuesday ... " -- James Myung, 40, of Modesto, who has an engineering degree and Ph.D. in history. He worked for a custom glass business in Oakdale. "I just graduated from college and feel like I have all of these marketable skills, but I'm competing with people who have a lot more experience. (Modesto Bee, CA)
DeBaugh hopes to bring fresh perspective to Lodi City Council Oct 7, 2008
He's delivered ice cream, installed above ground pools, inspected foreclosed homes, repaired pellet stoves and even served as a coordinator for an Oakdale recycling company ... Project coordinator for Oakdale recycling company. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Riverbank proposal eyes a healthier, leaner populace Oct 6, 2008
A popular area for fast food choices in Riverbank are at Oakdale and Patterson roads where McDonalds is and on the south side of Patterson road is a combined KFC A&W restaurant, Thursday, October 2, 2008. (Debbie Noda/The Modesto Bee) Modesto Bee. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Los Banos looming large for Merced Oct 5, 2008
LET THOSE HORSES RUN -- A year after using a passing-oriented attack to win a state Division III title last fall, the Mustangs from Oakdale are living up to their nickname ... It could continue: Oakdale plays Ceres, East Union and Weston Ranch -- a combined 1-10 and giving up 30 points a game -- the next three weeks. (Modesto Bee, CA)
2 auto dealerships close lots Oct 4, 2008
Credit has been a challenge with the national financial crisis, said Jeff Steves, an owner of Steves Chevrolet in Oakdale and Chowchilla. "The values of vehicles are plummeting, and people come in upside down on their trade-ins. The banks don't want to loan much over invoice," he said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
DeBoard: Several big games, and it's only Week 3 Sep 25, 2008
McClymonds-Oakland (2-0) at Oakdale (0-2). Oakdale has run into two strong opponents in Turlock and West of Tracy and doesn't have a win to show for it. (Modesto Bee, CA)
High School notes and quotes Sep 24, 2008
Don Pedro at Mountain Oaks, 5 p.m.; Ceres at Sonora, Oakdale at Sierra, 6 p.m.; Manteca at Weston Ranch, East Union at Central Valley, 6:15 p.m.; Edison at Ripon, Le Grand at Turlock Christian, Delhi at Denair, 6:30 p.m.; Patterson at Livingston, Mariposa at Waterford, Gustine at Orestimba, 7 p.m. ... Carolyn Rowley, Oakdale tennis: No. 1 swept her three matches in VOL victory over East Union. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Johansen's power in pool under attack Sep 24, 2008
Not only does Modesto boast a team that believes it's capable of challenging Johansen, Oakdale -- which began its program just a few years ago -- also appears to be a legitimate threat. Both challengers received a boost Tuesday, as Modesto pounded another MMC foe and Oakdale posted the season's biggest upset with a 6-5 stunner over Johansen ... Now the Vikings (2-1) are tied with Oakdale for second place and looking up at Modesto (3-0). (Modesto Bee, CA)
Crash kills man, hurts son Sep 24, 2008
Witnesses told police the white Toyota pickup was speeding north on McGuire Drive, near Oakdale Road and East Orangeburg Avenue, when it veered off the road. The pickup flew 10 to 20 feet into the air and hit a tree before coming to rest near playground equipment at Sonoma Park. (Modesto Bee, CA)
County wants to split cost of shelter Sep 24, 2008
Oakdale and Turlock -- the other cities in Stanislaus County -- operate their own shelters. Under the existing deals, the county spends about $1. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Lake Tulloch resort may become drug, alcohol recovery center Sep 23, 2008
The suit was filed in the name of the Oakdale and South San Joaquin Irrigation districts, the two agencies that form Tri-Dam. However, while Abramson may be looking toward the recovery center option, it sounds as if she hasn t given up completely on Villa del Lago. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
GV soccer win streak hits nine Sep 23, 2008
OAKDALE 3, SONORA 0, at Oakdale -- Trailing 23-21 in the second game, the Mustangs (7-2, 1-0 VOL) emerged from a time out and rallied to win the game and match 25-20, 26-24, 25-18 over the Wildcats (3-4, 0-1). Jaci Powell had a kill, and Jackee Lee finished the game 2 with service points. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Sports Shorts Sep 23, 2008
Lodi defeated Oakdale 6-3, getting three goals from David Reher, two from Smith and one by Whiteside. Montgomery had eight saves. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Class Acts: A Q&A with Jane Holmes Sep 21, 2008
Jane Holmes is a 1st grade teacher at Sierra View in Oakdale ... City of residence: Oakdale ... Teaching experience: One year as Success for All reading teacher, Garrison Elementary, Modesto; nine years, Fair Oaks Elementary, Oakdale; four years, Sierra View Elementary, Oakdale. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Tri-Dam suing county over Villa del Lago Sep 19, 2008
Tri-Dam is joined owned by the Oakdale Irrigation District and the South San Joaquin Irrigation District. According to Tri-Dam General Manager Steve Felte, the agency is asking the court to rescind the California Environmental Quality Act document that was prepared for the project on the lake. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Golden Valley silences CCC rival in soccer Sep 18, 2008
CENTRAL CATHOLIC 261, OAKDALE 299, at Oakdale -- Jessica Ferlmann shot a 5-over 41, her best round at Oakdale Golf ry Club, to lead the Raiders (7-1) over the Mustangs. Be the first to comment on this story click the 'Add Comment' Tab. (Modesto Bee, CA)
High school football picks Sep 18, 2008
Oakdale at WestOakdale is usually tough every year but opened last week with a loss. West has opened with two losses. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Oakdale probably glad Porter chose water polo Sep 17, 2008
OAKDALE -- Garrett Porter never gave much thought to playing water polo before he arrived at Oakdale High as a freshman ... The goalie turned in one of his top performances of the season on Tuesday, limiting Ceres to three goals as Oakdale won 17-3 in the Modesto Metro Conference boys' opener ... Oakdale was scoring in a variety of ways Tuesday, with eight Mustangs putting it in the net. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Ring Power acquires assets of Calif. manufacturer Sep 17, 2008
Phoenix Products, a division of St. Augustine-based Ring Power that produces fuel storage tanks, acquired the assets of the former Power Generation and Engineering Inc. in Oakdale, Calif. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Thornberry shares lead Sep 16, 2008
OAKDALE 3, TURLOCK 0, at Oakdale -- Beyond 11 kills by Alexis Evans, 14 digs by Juli Powell and 27 assists by Jackee Lee, Danielle Onken had two pancakes for the Mustangs (5-2) in their 25-22, 25-19, 25-17 sweep of the Bulldogs (4-2). A pancake is where a player dives to save a ball with her hand before it hits the floor. (Modesto Bee, CA)
High School Results Sep 16, 2008
Oakdale 3, Turlock 0. At Oakdale/25-22, 25-19, 25-17 ... OAKDALE (5-2) -- Kills: Alexis Evans 11. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Migrant still remembers ill treatment he received Sep 15, 2008
The names of some places are enough to choke up Clyne Keener of Oakdale. His childhood travels to California from Oklahoma were rough, lonely and, at times, a lesson in the hatefulness of humanity. (Modesto Bee, CA)
From Adams to Zero, it's time to play some football Sep 11, 2008
Central Catholic (Cardinal Newman, Sutter, St. Mary's), Merced (Del Oro-Loomis, Edison-Fresno, Napa), Enochs (Del Oro, Vacaville) and Oakdale (West-Tracy, McClymonds-Oakland) have picked up tough opponents ... Oakdale's Corral is always packed with fanatics. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Oakdale-Turlock, Manteca-Beyer in Thursday games Sep 11, 2008
Pool E -- Oakdale, Atwater, Deer Valley ... Oakdale High, the defending Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV and state medium-school champion, kicks off its football season tonight when it visits Turlock ... Oakdale hopes to stay on top while it rebuilds. (Modesto Bee, CA)
CalHi bowled over by four area teams Sep 10, 2008
Valley Oak League contender Oakdale is ranked No. 7 in Division II. ... Oakdale coach Trent Merzon said his Mustangs are only worried about what they can control. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Teams Playing On Fake Stuff Looking Like They're For Real Sep 6, 2008
Oakdale High hit the apex last season when, in its second year on artificial turf, it won the Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV title and was named State D-III Team of the Year by CalHiSports ... The six schools -- Calaveras, Downey, Lincoln of Stockton, Patterson, Oakdale and Sonora -- are a combined 117-46 since converting to the man-made turf. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Boys cross country wide open without Fernandez Sep 4, 2008
Merced went 3-0-1 -- its only blemish was a scoreless tie with Oakdale -- and beat pool winner Ceres 2-0 in one of two title matches. Pitman fell 3-0 to Modesto in the other final -- the four pool winners each played an extra game, while Golden Valley beat two-time defending CCC champion Atwater 2-1. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Teacher offers a lesson in persistence Sep 4, 2008
On a family outing to Woodward Reservoir, north of Oakdale, he dived from a tree into shallow water. The varsity football player and student body president-elect broke his neck. (Modesto Bee, CA)
5 men nabbed in drug probe Aug 30, 2008
Those arrested were Joshua Ortego, 19, and Mario Sarrano-Aburto, 30, both of Modesto; Jose Anguiano, 34, and Fernando Murguia-Ochoa, 38, both of Oakdale; and Miguel Zepeda-Lopez, 42, of Tijuana, Mexico. Taylor said Sarrano-Aburto, Murguia-Ochoa and Zepeda-Lopez are suspected of entering the country illegally. (Modesto Bee, CA)
All-District Returners Aug 27, 2008
Oakdale won D-II titles in 1992 and 1993, but the district is winless since. Be the first to comment on this story click the 'Add Comment' Tab. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Better control of epilepsy is under the scalp Aug 25, 2008
Shannen Soldate, 39 of Oakdale, places a wand over the Neurostimulator implanted on her skull to gather data and test the battery strength of the device ... For more than 22 years, Shannen Soldate of Oakdale tried medications to control seizures that left her exhausted, caused her to miss work and made her afraid to go out ... The family moved to Oakdale in 2000. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Dairy owner to pay $27,500 fine for violating waste regulations Aug 24, 2008
In recent years, five cases involving Postma's dairies in Modesto and Oakdale have been filed in Stanislaus County Superior Court, with judges imposing fines and twice signing injunctions aimed at stopping the flow of toxic waste water into irrigation canals and drains that lead to local rivers ... According to court records, inspectors have made repeated visits to two of Postma's dairies: Blue Star Heifer on Rice Road in Oakdale and Postma Dairy on Claus Road in Modesto. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Car theft suspects: 8/23/08 Aug 23, 2008
ARRESTING AGENCY: Oakdale Police Department. CHARGES: Auto theft, possession of stolen property, driving on a suspended license. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Couple Accused In Fast Food Robbery Spree Aug 22, 2008
Teenage Runaway Returned To Oakdale ... Samuel Ramirez and his 16-year-old girlfriend are accused of committing seven robberies at fast-food restaurants starting in Oakdale and ending in Texas, officials said ... Ramirez and his girlfriend -- both former McDonald's employees -- allegedly started their Bonnie and Clyde-esque crime spree by robbing a McDonald's in Oakdale at the drive-thru, police said. (KCRA 3, CA)
Turlock's Smith hangs tough at Amateur Aug 20, 2008
Neil Von Tersch, Oakdale, 165-yard 12th at Oakdale CC, 6-iron. Jon Mahanna, Columbia, 165-yard 17th at Mountain Springs, Sonora, 7-iron. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Clayton Brum caps huge summer with victories at Oakdale Rodeo Aug 20, 2008
Accomplishment: Lockeford's Clayton Brum, 12, won the goat tying and breakaway roping events last weekend at the Oakdale Junior Rodeo. Clayton Brum. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Agostini: Powell did so much Aug 16, 2008
It's official: Oakdale, not Stephenville, Texas, is the Cowboy Capital of the World. So depressed was Stephenville's Ty Murray, he ended his bachelorhood and married Jewel. (Modesto Bee, CA)
CVS prescribes purchase of Longs Drug Aug 13, 2008
Longs, a regional drugstore chain based in Walnut Creek, has five stores in Modesto, two in Turlock, and stores in Ceres, Ripon, Riverbank and Oakdale ... The fifth Longs in Modesto opened in 2001, a Riverbank store in 2002 and the Oakdale store in 2003. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Obituary: Amerine loved flying, turkeys, GOP Aug 13, 2008
Using the same DC-3, he delivered tens of thousands of baby turkeys at a time from Amerine Turkey Breeding Farms of Oakdale ... Mr. Amerine served two terms on the board of the Oakdale Irrigation District and was a director of the Oakdale Golf and Country Club for two terms ... He is survived by his wife, Nancy Amerine; two children, Cavan Amerine of Manteca and Barbara Kollmeyer of Waterford; two brothers, Dick Amerine of Modesto and Raegan Amerine of Oakdale; five grandchildren and four... (Modesto Bee, CA)
Around the Region Aug 12, 2008
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Oakdale official bridles at builder's Crane Road debris Aug 5, 2008
OAKDALE -- Some folks still recall tales of cattle drives rolling through town, an era long before paved streets, sidewalks and other conveniences that arrived with a modern town. That was more than a century ago, but City Councilman Michael Brennan says you can still find those dusty, unkempt conditions in Oakdale ... It's not the first time Pacific Union has been the object of scorn in Oakdale. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Fair's Fun Ends Aug 4, 2008
TURLOCK -- For Oakdale's Amy Cooper, going to this year's Stanislaus County Fair was twice as nice. On Sunday afternoon, the Oakdale mom snapped digital photos of her two sons, Killian, 5 and Keegan, 3, as they rode on the little Ferris wheel in the children's carnival area. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Tipsters can now text their crime tips Aug 4, 2008
Now, she said, the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department, the Modesto office of the California Highway Patrol and police departments in Turlock, Ceres, Oakdale and Newman are on board. Castro said Crime Stoppers, which is a nonprofit, is an economical tool for law enforcement. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Looking for a place to land Aug 4, 2008
The Tokay Radio Control Modelers, with about 22 active members, travel to either Ione or the Oakdale area to fly their planes, although they once called Lodi and Acampo home ... Although it isn't too long a drive to Ione, Tracy or Oakdale, members want a home base again ... Now, to fly planes, the Tokay club has to drive 35 miles to Ione, or to Sacramento, Tracy or the Oakdale area to continue their hobby. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
YES Company brings Dorothy and friends to Gallo's huge stage Aug 3, 2008
"It's a little scary knowing I'm going to be on this stage," said cast member and recent Oakdale High School graduate Dustin Tuggle as he waited to rehearse in the 1,251-seat Rogers Theater ... Alyssa Macy, a 17-year-old senior at Oakdale High, plays part of the Yellow Brick Road (It moves ... She said she's met many new people, including fellow Oakdale High students she's never had a chance to speak with before now. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Riverbank building its first campus in 6 decades to ease overcrowding Aug 3, 2008
" Riverbank High is 40 years old, but it was built by the Oakdale school district, which used to oversee Riverbank's secondary grades. The elementary schools (Rio Altura and California Avenue) and Cardozo Middle School are showing the age that comes with serving generations of students. Crossroads Elementary School in west Riverbank was built by the Sylvan Union School District. Interest in the language academy is another reason Geisick wants to reduce elementary enrollment at Rio Altura, which... (Modesto Bee, CA)
Minn., victims still struggling after bridge fall Aug 1, 2008
THE BRIDGE ENGINEER: Amid the design awards in the Minnesota bridge headquarters display case in Oakdale is a simple glass memento marking 2007 as "A Year of Crisis.". Dan Dorgan can attest to that. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Obituaries for Friday, Aug. 1, 2008 Aug 1, 2008
one brother-in-law, Sam (Deb) Siebenaler of La Crosse; one aunt, Irene Hoesley of La Crosse; one uncle, Jack Seracki of Oakdale, Minn. nieces; nephews; and other relatives and friends. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Let the Kids Play Jul 31, 2008
Which means play can continue on the artificial surfaces like the ones at Oakdale High School. Modesto Bee. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Chester Fry (1171) Jul 30, 2008
Interment will take place at the Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton. In lieu of gifts of food or flowers, the family request contribution be made to the Wilton Food Pantry or the Wilton First Responders in his memory. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Notre Dame Men's Golf Summer Notebook #1 Jul 29, 2008
currently third on the YOM points table with 625 points; led the way before electing to sit out last week's Oakdale Acorn, which was won by new points leader Stephen Brennan (794 points). four events remaining on YOM slate. (Und.com)
NHRA AT INFINEON RACEWAYTOP DOG, AGAIN Jul 29, 2008
A large contingent from Medlen's hometown of nearby Oakdale was in attendance at Infineon. Hight became the third straight John Force member to win here, following Force (2007) and Medlen (2006). (San Francisco Chronicle)
12 homes destroyed in Mariposa; 430 ordered to evacuate Jul 28, 2008
On the strike team were members of the Modesto, Oakdale Rural and Oakdale City fire departments and the Salida and Stanislaus Consolidated fire protection districts, said Chief Gary Hinshaw of the Stanislaus County Office of Emergency Services ... Two engines from Oakdale City and the West Stanislaus County Fire Protection District were dispatched Sunday afternoon to the Madera fairgrounds. (Modesto Bee, CA)
