query: What county is Modesto, California in?

title: Modesto, California

text: a track entitled "An Open Letter to Modesto, California". The 2004 video game, "" Deleted Scenes The tenth mission "Turn of the Crank" takes place in the Highway Village in Modesto. Modesto, California Modesto (Spanish for "modest"), officially the City of Modesto, is the county seat and largest city of Stanislaus County, California, United States. With a population of approximately 201,165 at the 2010 census, it is the 18th largest city in the state of California and forms part of the Modesto–Merced combined Statistical Area. The Modesto Census County Division, which includes the cities of Ceres and Riverbank, had a

title: Modesto, California

text: Modesto, California Modesto (Spanish for "modest"), officially the City of Modesto, is the county seat and largest city of Stanislaus County, California, United States. With a population of approximately 201,165 at the 2010 census, it is the 18th largest city in the state of California and forms part of the Modesto–Merced combined Statistical Area. The Modesto Census County Division, which includes the cities of Ceres and Riverbank, had a population of 312,842 . Modesto is located in the Central Valley, north of Fresno, north of Merced, California, east of San Francisco, south of the state capital of Sacramento, west of

title: Modesto, California

text: also participate in the Government of Stanislaus County and elections for Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors district 1 as well as the Sheriff-Coroner, District Attorney, Assessor, Auditor-Controller, Treasurer-Tax Collector, and Clerk-Recorder. As of January 2013 these were represented by Supervisor William O'Brien, Sheriff-Coroner Adam Christianson, District Attorney Birgit Fladager, Assessor David Cogdill Sr., Auditor-Controller Lauren Klein, Treasurer-Tax Collector Gordon Ford, and Clerk-Recorder Lee Lundrigan. In the California State Senate, Modesto is split between , and . In the California State Assembly, Modesto is split between , and . In the United States House of Representatives, Modesto is in . Modesto

title: West Modesto, California

text: below the poverty line, including 39.0% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over. In the California State Legislature, West Modesto is in , and . In the United States House of Representatives, West Modesto is in . West Modesto, California West Modesto is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 5,682 at the 2010 census, down from 6,096 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. West Modesto is located at (37.622281, -121.028784). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has

title: West Modesto, California

text: West Modesto, California West Modesto is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 5,682 at the 2010 census, down from 6,096 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. West Modesto is located at (37.622281, -121.028784). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , 97.73% of it land and 2.27% of it water. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, West Modesto has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps. The 2010 United States Census reported that West Modesto had

title: Modesto, California

text: Yosemite National Park, and south of Stockton. Modesto has been honored as a Tree City USA numerous times. It is surrounded by rich farmland; Stanislaus County ranks sixth among California counties in farm production. Led by milk, almonds, chickens, walnuts, and corn silage, the county grossed nearly $3.1 billion in agricultural production in 2011. The farm-to-table movement plays a central role in Modesto living as in the Central Valley. Filmmaker George Lucas, who was born in Modesto, graduated from Thomas Downey High School in 1962 and attended Modesto Junior College, immortalized the city in his award-winning 1973 film "American Graffiti".

title: Modesto City–County Airport

text: Modesto City–County Airport Modesto City–County Airport (Harry Sham Field) is two miles (3 km) southeast of Modesto in Stanislaus County, California, USA. Modesto City–County Airport was the nation's first municipally-owned airport, opening in 1918. At first the airport southeast of downtown Modesto was only ; it moved in 1929 to the current location. Over the years it grew to its present size of . The airport started with a single runway; a second was added in the 1950s. During World War II the airport was Modesto Auxiliary Airfield (No 3), and was an auxiliary training airfield for Stockton Army Airfield.

title: Southern Pacific Railroad Depot (Modesto, California)

text: and was taken over by the Southern Pacific in 1884. This facility now serves as the city's bus transportation center. Passenger rail transportation to and from Modesto takes place at the newer Modesto (Amtrak station) across town. Southern Pacific Railroad Depot (Modesto, California) Southern Pacific Railroad Depot of Modesto is a railroad depot built in 1915 for the San Joaquin Valley region's Southern Pacific railroad system use. It is in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California. The Mission Revival style depot was restored in 1993 and now functions as the Modesto Transportation Center. The Southern Pacific Depot was constructed in 1915 in

text: Southern Pacific Railroad Depot (Modesto, California) Southern Pacific Railroad Depot of Modesto is a railroad depot built in 1915 for the San Joaquin Valley region's Southern Pacific railroad system use. It is in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California. The Mission Revival style depot was restored in 1993 and now functions as the Modesto Transportation Center. The Southern Pacific Depot was constructed in 1915 in Mission Revival Style architecture, the depot's striking porticoes and long platform have been preserved as icons of the city's early connection with the railway system. The Central Pacific Railroad started in the city of Modesto in 1870,

title: Modesto, California

text: at the Gallo Center, held their first performance when Modesto had a population of 17,000 in 1931 and continues to be a staple in the community. Not to be outdone by the Symphony, MoBand (Modesto Band of Stanislaus County), established in 1919, is one of the oldest, continuously performing bands in the U.S. The group performs a free 6-week summer concert-in-the-park series with its 130 volunteer musicians. Modesto is also home to Townsend Opera, founded in 1983 by the late Modesto-born opera singer Buck Townsend, and Modesto Performing Arts, as well as the Gallo Center for the Arts. Modesto is

title: Stanislaus County, California

text: and Santa Clara). It is composed of 2 colleges: Modesto Junior College in Modesto and Columbia College in Sonora in Tuolumne County to the northeast. There is also a Kaplan College campus in Modesto, an ITT Technical Institute campus in Lathrop in San Joaquin County to the northeast, and a San Joaquin Valley College campus in Modesto. The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Stanislaus County. † "county seat" Stanislaus County, California Stanislaus County ( or ) is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. As of

title: Modesto, California

text: or repaired, with an estimated total cost of nearly $120,000,000. Rates of both violent crimes and property crimes are higher in Modesto than the state average. Of particular note is that Modesto ranks among the top car theft cities in the US. Modesto ranked number 1 for car theft rate per 100,000 people, although they dropped to number 3 in 2013, behind Bakersfield and Fresno Modesto is also home to many street gangs. The Stanislaus County Gang Intelligence Task Force estimates there to be 5,000 to 10,000 gang members. Amtrak intercity rail is provided by "San Joaquin" services directly at

title: Modesto, California

text: were installed upstream for valuable flood control, irrigation, and electric power generation. The nearest large open seaport is the Port of Stockton, used for oceangoing ships that transport goods, particularly cement, fertilizer, and agricultural products, from California to overseas. Modesto has a large agricultural industry which is based on the fertile farmland surrounding the city. Modesto is home to the largest winery in the world: E & J Gallo Winery. The Gallo Glass Company, a company of Gallo Winery, is the largest wine bottle manufacturing company in the world. The company provides thousands of office and manufacturing jobs to Stanislaus

title: Modesto Irrigation District

text: Modesto Irrigation District The Modesto Irrigation District (MID) is a special-purpose district that provides irrigation and drinking water, and electrical service, to customers in the San Joaquin Valley within Stanislaus County, California. It was the second established irrigation district in California, using the resources of the Tuolumne River. The district now supplies irrigation water to 3,100 agricultural customers, electrical service to over 120,000 customers, and drinking water to the city of Modesto. The Modesto Irrigation District was the second irrigation district to be established in California, in July 1887, under the Wright Act of 1887, which allowed the formation of

title: Stanislaus County, California

text: Stanislaus County, California Stanislaus County ( or ) is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 514,453. The county seat is Modesto. Stanislaus County comprises the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. The County is located just east of the San Francisco Bay Area and serves as a bedroom community for those who work in the eastern part of the Bay Area. The first European to see the area was Gabriel Moraga in 1806. The region was named Rio Estanislao in honor of Estanislao, a mission-educated renegade Native

title: Modesto, California

text: adjacent to the limits of Modesto City Schools that feed into the high schools. They include Sylvan Union (serving the eastern portion of Modesto), Stanislaus Union and Hart-Ransom. As part of the Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto television market, Modesto is primarily served by stations that are based mainly in Sacramento. They are listed below, with the city of license in bold: Modesto has seven sister cities: These programs are run by Modesto Sister Cities International, a non-profit, community based, volunteer organization promoting international understanding, friendship, and peace between nations. The first season of ABC's Drama American Crime is set in Modesto. In the

title: Modesto City–County Airport

text: The airport was named Modesto Municipal Airport; on May 25, 1955 when Stanislaus County and the City of Modesto became partners in the airport, the airport was renamed Modesto City–County Airport. In October 1974 Harry Sham Field was added to the name to honor the airport manager that served between 1949 and 1968. Scheduled passenger flights started in 1946 when United Airlines opened its new terminal and began the Valley Queen service. United served Modesto with Douglas DC-3s, Convair 340s and Douglas DC-6s and began Boeing 737-200 jet flights in 1968. In 1979–80 United dropped Modesto after the deregulation of

title: Modesto Irrigation District

text: the board. Daily management is provided by a General Manager and four Assistant General Managers (AGMs) The Board of Directors has the follow members as of 5 Dec 2013: The General Management consists of: Modesto Irrigation District The Modesto Irrigation District (MID) is a special-purpose district that provides irrigation and drinking water, and electrical service, to customers in the San Joaquin Valley within Stanislaus County, California. It was the second established irrigation district in California, using the resources of the Tuolumne River. The district now supplies irrigation water to 3,100 agricultural customers, electrical service to over 120,000 customers, and drinking

title: Scouting in California

text: 1920 as the Modesto Council. In 1921 Modesto changed its name to the Stanislaus County Council, and in 1922 to the Yosemite Area Council. In 1998, the council changed its name to the Greater Yosemite Council. In 1997, the Forty Niner Council (#052) merged with the GYC. Formerly "Boulder Dam Area Council", Las Vegas Area Council serves Scouts in Nevada, California and Arizona. The Long Beach Area Council (LBAC), headquartered in Long Beach and founded in 1919, is one of five Boy Scouts of America councils in Los Angeles County, California. The Los Padres Council was founded in 1917 as

title: Modesto, California

text: City Schools was established for students in the community in 1871. The current enrollment is approximately 32,000 students. The district operates 23 elementary schools (K-6), four junior high schools (7–8), seven comprehensive high schools (9–12), and an alternative education program that includes an opportunity and continuation school, independent study and adult evening high school. The seventh comprehensive high school, Joseph Gregori High School, was recently completed. Modesto's oldest high school, Modesto High School, also offers an International Baccalaureate program, and is the only high school in Stanislaus County accredited for this program. There are other elementary school districts within and

title: Government of Stanislaus County, California

text: Modesto is defined under the Charter of the City of Modesto. It is a mayor–council government and consists of the Mayor, City Council, and numerous departments and officers under the supervision of the City Manager, such as the Modesto Police Department, Modesto Fire Department, Modesto Public Works Department, and Modesto Community & Economic Development Department. As of January 2017 the current Mayor was Ted Brandvold, and the Councilors were: Stanislaus County is covered by the Yosemite Community College District. The Stanislaus County Local Agency Formation Commission is the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) for Stanislaus County and regulates most special

title: Tuolumne City, Stanislaus County, California

text: to come again. From the 1860s to 1871 the town revived when more shallow draft steamboats were used on the Tuolumne River. Steamers on the river were discontinued in 1871, and most of the buildings of the town were moved a few miles east to Modesto. Tuolumne City, Stanislaus County, California Tuolumne City is a former settlement on the Tuolumne River, originally in Tuolumne County, during the California Gold Rush. The site has been in Stanislaus County, California since 1854 when it was formed from the western part of the old Tuolumne County. Tuolumne City was intended as a river

title: California State Route 132

text: the city of Modesto, where it intersects SR 99 and SR 108. At the east side of the city, it has a very short concurrency with CR J7 as it exits Modesto and enters Empire. As it exits Empire, it intersects numerous county roads as it exits Stanislaus County and enters Tuolumne County. After several miles, it exits Tuolumne County and enters Mariposa County, California, reaching its east end at SR 49 in Coulterville. SR 132 is part of the California Freeway and Expressway System, and west of the eastern Modesto city limits is part of the National Highway System,

title: Shackelford, California

text: Shackelford, California Shackelford is a southern neighbourhood of the city of Modesto in Stanislaus County, California, United States, which was officially annexed on June 1, 2012. The population was 3,371 at the 2010 census, down from 5,170 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. Prior to its annexation, the neighbourhood was a census-designated place (CDP). In 1916, the Lion Bridge which was built over the Tuolumne River to improve the access between the cities of Modesto and Ceres. It was constructed at the cost of $111,000. The city of Modesto finally annexed the "Shackelford

title: Stanislaus County, California

text: Del Rio Estanislao and Rancho Thompson on the north side of the Stanislaus River. Additionally, in 1844 Salomon Pico received a Mexican land grant of in the San Joaquin Valley, somewhere near the Stanislaus River and the San Joaquin River in what is now Stanislaus County. However, the grant was never confirmed by the Land Commission. Stanislaus County was formed from part of Tuolumne County in 1854. The county seat was first situated at Adamsville, then moved to Empire in November, La Grange in December, and Knights Ferry in 1862, and was definitely fixed at the present location in Modesto

title: Riverbank, California

text: Amtrak had a station in Riverbank which also served nearby Modesto, California; it was closed on November 1, 1999, and burned to the ground accidentally in 2005. Stanislaus Regional Transit (StaRT) provides fixed route and dial-a-ride service throughout the county, which enables Riverbank residents to travel to other areas of the county and to Modesto, which is served by Amtrak's "San Joaquin" passenger train. Greyhound bus service is also available in Modesto. Each year during the second weekend of October, the annual Cheese & Wine Exposition is held. The two-day event features wine and cheese tasting, carnival games, and arts

title: Ceres, California

text: Ceres, California Ceres is a city in Stanislaus County, California. The population was 45,417 at the 2010 U.S. Census, up from 34,609 at the 2000 U.S. Census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. Ceres is located in the San Joaquin Valley along State Route 99, south of Modesto and north of Turlock in Stanislaus County. "Ceres" is named after the Roman goddess of agriculture. The newspaper in Ceres is called "The Ceres Courier". It has been in publication since 1910. The offices of the Ceres Courier were relocated from an address in downtown Ceres in 2012. It

title: Modesto City–County Airport

text: the airline industry. Pacific Express flew to Modesto in the 1980s with BAC One-Eleven jets. On October 12, 1991 the Modesto City Council and Stanislaus Board of Supervisors rededicated the remodeled passenger terminal that was enlarged to . The remodeling project upgraded the building built by United Airlines. In the 1990s corporate and business aviation became the fastest growing segment of activity for the airport. In 2001 Modesto was the base for at least eight corporate jets. In mid-2006 United Express/SkyWest Airlines added four flights a day to/from LAX and a flight to SFO to total 5 flights a day

text: offices including the Sheriff-Coroner, District Attorney, Assessor, Auditor-Controller, Treasurer-Tax Collector, and Clerk-Recorder, and numerous county departments and entities under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Some chartered cities such as Modesto and Turlock provide municipal services such as police, public safety, libraries, parks and recreation, and zoning. Some other cities arrange to have the County provide some or all of these services on a contract basis. In addition, several entities of the government of California have jurisdiction conterminous with Stanislaus County, such as the Stanislaus County Superior Court. The five-member elected Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors (BOS) is

title: Bystrom, California

text: or over. In the California State Legislature, Bystrom is in , and . In the United States House of Representatives, Bystrom is in . Bystrom, California Bystrom is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 4,008 at the 2010 census, down from 4,518 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bystrom is located at (37.619981, -120.979790) in South Modesto, CA. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it (2.73%) is water. The

title: Modesto, California

text: (HbpA) fine sandy loam, moderately deep over silt. These soils are well-drained, moderately coarse-textured soils derived from alluvium from granitic rock. The Hanford soils are important for the production of a wide variety of irrigated orchard, field, and truck crops. Vicinity watercourses include the Stanislaus River, the Tuolumne River and Dry Creek empties into the Tuolumne River. Area groundwater, which is the principal source of water supply in the city, has been historically impaired in a fashion that is spatially variable. Water from the nearby Modesto Resovoir is now used to augment city water. In various parts of the city

title: Modesto, California

text: people with weak constitutions or who ignore the dangers of heat stroke. Onshore breezes (locally known as the "delta breeze") moderate these high temperatures somewhat, with cooler air coming in after 8 or 9 PM on summer nights. Although the city is located on the Tuolumne River and near the Stanislaus River, it has no operating port for oceangoing ships due to the shallow depths of these rivers, and also due to a small dam on the Tuolumne River near Highway 99. In Modesto there is also a small creek aptly named Dry Creek, which although badly polluted by agricultural

title: Knights Ferry, California

text: inside area code 209. Knights Ferry is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. In the California State Legislature, Knights Ferry is in , and in . In the United States House of Representatives, Knights Ferry is in . San Jerónimo (Los Barbosa), Jalisco, Mexico According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Knights Ferry has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps. Knights Ferry, California Knights Ferry is an unincorporated historic community in Stanislaus County, California, United States. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, it is about east of Modesto on the Stanislaus River. The Willms

title: Downtown Modesto, Modesto, California

text: Downtown Modesto, Modesto, California Downtown Modesto affectionately called "DoMo" by many Modesto residents is the principal administrative area and historic townsite of Modesto, California. Measuring a square-mile, it is bordered by the Needham and Downey Streets to the north, Washington Street to the west, Sierra Drive and Morton Boulevard to the south, and Morton Boulevard and Burney Street to the east. The area has an approximate population of 3,138, and is bisected by the California State Routes 99, 108, and 132. In 1870, when the location for Modesto was chosen, a square-mile townsite with streets parallel to the Southern Pacific

title: Modesto, California

text: restored and expanded as the City Transportation Center. Modesto is served by one of the busiest rail corridors in the country. The Amtrak "San Joaquin" makes eight daily stops on the route between Oakland and Bakersfield, and four stops daily on the route between Sacramento and Bakersfield. Modesto is served by the Modesto City-County Airport that lies east of California State Route 99 within the city limits. SkyWest Airlines (operating as United Express) provided air service to San Francisco International Airport, however commercial service stopped in June 2014. The airport is used for manufacturing and the shipping industries throughout California

title: Downtown Modesto, Modesto, California

text: revitalize Downtown Modesto in the 1960s, many historic buildings were demolished, and few were spared. The residential area is south of 5th Street and east of G Street. Many Victorian, Italianate, Craftsman and Mission style homes are proudly mixed with elegant commerces in this lively modern downtown. Downtown Modesto, Modesto, California Downtown Modesto affectionately called "DoMo" by many Modesto residents is the principal administrative area and historic townsite of Modesto, California. Measuring a square-mile, it is bordered by the Needham and Downey Streets to the north, Washington Street to the west, Sierra Drive and Morton Boulevard to the south, and

title: Modesto, California

text: and the United States. Interstate 5 and California State Route 99 provide major highway access to Modesto. California State Route 132 links the city to Interstate 580, providing commuter access to highways into the Bay Area. California State Route 108 connects to Oakdale, California and east to the foothills. The city has added many roundabouts in an effort to ease traffic congestion within the town with varying degrees of success. Three public transit systems serve Modesto: Modesto Area Express (MAX), StaRT, and the San Joaquin Regional Transit District along the northern edge of the city on McHenry Avenue. MAX is

title: Modesto, California

text: contentment, and the farmers get the health." Modesto is known for the following tourist attractions and historical sites. The 1973 film "American Graffiti", starring Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, and Cindy Williams, was set in 1962 Modesto; however, the scenes of weekend cruising were actually filmed in Petaluma, California. This is a list of historic places in Modesto, California. The McHenry Mansion is a restored historic home located at Fifteenth and I Streets. The McHenry family built the house in 1883. The mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1978. The Hawke Castle is a historic

title: Modesto, California

text: the local system with additional connections to the Altamont Corridor Express train station in Lathrop and the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station. MAX also provides a paratransit "dial-a-ride" service which specifically caters to seniors and the disabled. It is open to the general public only during certain times. StaRT connects Modesto to the county's other populated centers. Modesto also will be served by the future California High Speed Rail. The large industrial region south and east of the city is served by the Modesto and Empire Traction Company, a short line railroad, with a web of industry tracks and many customers. At

title: Modesto, California

text: Modesto station on the east side of the city. A separate Altamont Corridor Express commuter rail station is planned to be constructed for service in 2023. In the late 1980s Modesto embarked on an update to the city's general plan pursuant to requirements of the State of California. The result was a comprehensive evaluation of alternative population and land use projections along with associated environmental impact analysis. Some of the environmental factors technically assessed were air quality, water quality, environmental noise, soil contamination and visual impacts. Much of the soils in Modesto are classified as part of the Hanford series:

title: La Loma, Modesto, California

text: Neighborhood. La Loma, Modesto, California La Loma is a neighborhood in central Modesto, California. The earliest accounts of La Loma attribute to a small settlement called "Ripperdan" that flourished in 1871, until its demise in the 1900s. The neighborhood was named after La Loma Avenue that diagonally intersects the area. The name "la loma" means "the hill" in Spanish. Other Spanish names located in the neighborhood are "El Río", "La Sombra", "Buenavista", "Bonita", "Cuesta", "Las Flores", "Santa Rosa", "Roble", "Las Palmas", and "Escuelita". This area is recognized by the City of Modesto as a neighborhood within city limits, named La

title: La Loma, Modesto, California

text: La Loma, Modesto, California La Loma is a neighborhood in central Modesto, California. The earliest accounts of La Loma attribute to a small settlement called "Ripperdan" that flourished in 1871, until its demise in the 1900s. The neighborhood was named after La Loma Avenue that diagonally intersects the area. The name "la loma" means "the hill" in Spanish. Other Spanish names located in the neighborhood are "El Río", "La Sombra", "Buenavista", "Bonita", "Cuesta", "Las Flores", "Santa Rosa", "Roble", "Las Palmas", and "Escuelita". This area is recognized by the City of Modesto as a neighborhood within city limits, named La Loma

title: Modesto, California

text: are on the Cruise Route. New business incentives have been created to enhance facades, signage, and permitting. A promenade is being designed to create a special entertainment zone along the corridor between the Modesto Centre Plaza and the Gallo Center for the Arts and the adjacent core streets of 10th, 11th and J Streets. There is now free wi-fi in the 10th Street Plaza courtesy of Fire2Wire. The Modesto Nuts Minor League Baseball Club of the class A California League is the main attraction for locals between Easter and Labor Day. The Nuts are the Single A affiliate of the

title: Modesto, California

text: Aliens", the protagonist Susan Murphy hails from Modesto. Scenes of Modesto. In the short film "", Susan says, "Modesto? Why is it always Modesto!?" Inspector Keller (played by Michael Douglas) reveals he is from Modesto in season 3 of "The Streets of San Francisco". In "The Glee Project", Lindsay Pearce is a contestant and runner-up from Modesto, won 2 episode arcs in "Glee" Season 3. In the video game series "Wipeout", "Modesto Heights" is one of the race tracks in "Wipeout Pure" and "Wipeout HD". Brooklyn-based indie rockers The Hold Steady refer to the city in the song "Modesto Is

title: Modesto City–County Airport

text: to San Francisco. Passenger counts had continued to grow. In 2002 passenger counts averaged 3,035 per month; over the first six months of 2007 passengers averaged 7,739 per month. In 2007 Modesto set a record: 51,587 passengers boarded. In June 2008 Utah based SkyWest Airlines (United Express) ceased service to Los Angeles citing high fuel prices. On June 4, 2014 the airline also ended its flights to San Francisco leaving the airport with no scheduled passenger service. The airport has two runways: Modesto City–County Airport Modesto City–County Airport (Harry Sham Field) is two miles (3 km) southeast of Modesto in

title: Modesto, California

text: Not That Sweet." The 1973 film "American Graffiti" is set in Modesto. "Modesto" is the name of a song by Beck, from his "Stereopathetic Soulmanure" album. "St. Modesto" is a song by Chris Walla from his "Field Manual" album. The 2017 film "The Danger Element" is set and was filmed in Modesto. The 2009 film "Janky Promoters" is set in Modesto. In the 1992 film "Kuffs" Christian Slater's character mentions that he grew up in Modesto and went to (the fictional) Fremont High School. The Moshe Kasher comedy album "Everyone You Know is Going To Die, Then You Are" features

title: Modesto, California

text: County residents. Other major privately owned companies based in Modesto include Foster Farms Dairy, Royal Robbins, international award winner Fiscalini Cheese, Sciabica Olive Oil, Acme Construction, Aderholt Specialty, and 511 Tactical (formerly a part of Royal Robbins, a United States brand of clothing consisting of uniforms and tactical equipment for military). A cannery downtown produces food which is usually shipped to Sacramento and Fresno for transfer to rail or ship. Ceres has a few cereal and snack factories in the area. There are several small steelworking companies in Modesto. In mid-2008, a number of road projects were being constructed, repaved

title: Modesto, California

text: communities, ranked Modesto 126 out of the 190 cities surveyed. In December 2009, "Forbes" ranked Modesto 48th out of 100 among "Best Bang-for-the-Buck Cities". In this ranking, Modesto ranked 8th in housing affordability and travel time but also ranked 86th in job forecast growth and 99th in foreclosures. Modesto is the home of Gallo Family Winery, the largest privately owned winery in the world. The winery was ranked #14 on Glassdoor's 2018 Best Places to Work. The City of Modesto was originally a stop on the railroad connecting Sacramento to Los Angeles. When Modesto was founded in 1870, it was

title: Modesto Relays

text: Modesto Relays The Modesto Relays, now known as the California Invitational Relays is an annual elite track and field meet. It is held about the second weekend in May. For 67 years, the meet was held at Modesto Junior College in Modesto, California, a track notable for tight turns and long straightaways, ending in 2008. During its run in Modesto, it was the site of over 30 world records. After taking the 2009 season off, the meet moved to Hughes Stadium at Sacramento City College in Sacramento, California. The meet director for most of that time was National Track and

title: Modesto station

text: Modesto station Modesto station is a staffed Amtrak station in Modesto, California. It serves the on the "San Joaquin" line. Designed by Pacific Design Associates of Modesto and VBN Architects of Oakland, the $2.4 million depot was built on four acres of former dairy pastureland. The station has one platform which serves a single track. A free unattended parking lot is available, as well as local bus service provided by Modesto Area Express. Before November 1999, trains stopped instead in Riverbank, about 4 miles north. Of the 73 California stations served by Amtrak, Modesto was the 27th-busiest in FY2010, boarding

title: Modesto, California

text: shows, in a multi-venue map self-guided tour. Downtown Modesto Third Thursday Art Walk venues include local galleries, nonprofits, restaurants and other local businesses; each featuring local artists 5 to 9 PM. Some stops include musicians from Modesto's vibrant music scene. Maps can be picked up at local businesses, and Downtown Improvement District office. Downtown Modesto is also home of the Modesto Historic Cruise Route on 10th and 11th St, the Legends of the Cruise Walk of Fame, and the Classic Community Mural series of large scale art celebrating the American Graffiti history. The Modesto Symphony Orchestra, which finds its home

title: Modesto High School

text: Modesto High School Modesto High School is a public high school in Modesto, California, U.S.A. It offers the International Baccalaureate Program and the Avid program, Performing Arts Program and was the first public school to do so in the Central Valley of California. Modesto High School is the oldest high school in Modesto and among the oldest in California. 2015 marks year 132. In 1883, Ruliff Stephen Holway saw the need for a high school that could provide for needs extending beyond a primary grammar education. According to Sol P. Elias, member of the first graduating class of Modesto High

title: Modesto, California

text: 12th drunkest city in America, based on alcohol-related deaths, DUI and other arrests. The last X-fest occurred in Modesto in 2015. Summers in Modesto are also marked by the revival of "American Graffiti", the 1973 film written and directed by Modesto native George Lucas. Lucas' film paid homage to teenage life in 1962 based on his own experiences growing up in the city of Modesto. The city council refused to let the film be shot in Modesto, so he was forced to make the film elsewhere. The city has since realized the importance of its connection to the award-winning film,

title: Modesto, California

text: and its perimeter the following water pollutants have occurred from time to time: nitrates, dibromochloromethane, volatile organics, salinity, total dissolved solids and other pesticides. Each of these contaminants is not present citywide. The EPA rates air quality in Modesto as a 23 on a scale to 100 (higher is better), making Modesto an unhealthy place to live for those with breathing difficulties. This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air. In May 2010, "Forbes" magazine, in association with the American Lung Association, indicated that Modesto was one of the top 25 most polluted cities

title: The Modesto Bee

text: Bee" has about 70 employees and is delivered throughout central California, reaching places such as Modesto, Turlock, Oakdale, Ceres, Patterson and Sonora. "The Modesto Bee"'s website, www.modbee.com, attracts more than 1 million unique visitors every month. "The Modesto Bee"'s General Manager is Tim Ritchey. Brian Clark is the editor. The Modesto Bee The Modesto Bee is a California newspaper, founded in 1884 as the "Daily Evening News" and published continuously as a daily under a variety of names. Prior to its purchase by Charles K. McClatchy and McClatchy Newspapers in 1924, it merged in the same year with the "Modesto

title: Modesto, California

text: and the city is preparing new tourist attractions and events to welcome "Graffiti" tourists. The Modesto Convention and Visitors bureau report that the leading request for information is "American Graffiti"-related. The annual festival, Graffiti Summer, celebrates this event and lasts the entire month of June, attracting thousands of visitors and car enthusiasts along with hundreds of classic and antique cars. Located in downtown Modesto is the locally iconic State Theater, one of the many hot spots for music acts and independent films. Downtown Modesto hosts a monthly Art Walk, with local artists displaying art for sale, artist demos, local gallery

title: Central Catholic High School (Modesto, California)

text: Central Catholic High School (Modesto, California) Central Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Modesto, California. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Stockton. Central Catholic was established in 1966. The first year of its existence had only a freshmen class, with each subsequent year adding a new class until its first graduating class of Seniors in 1970. From its inception the school has maintained a high academic standard with many of its graduates attending and attaining college degrees. The school is also well known for its football program and basketball program who recorded

title: Modesto, California

text: 2013 movie "The Internship", John Goodman calls Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson and says, "I've stumbled onto King Solomon's mine my friends. Two words, motorized scooters. Head down to Modesto. Start checking out the old age homes." Later in the film, it shows Vaughn riding a motorized scooter into a retirement community named 'Modesto Colony'. In the 2017 Macklemore music video, "Glorious featuring Skylar Grey", Macklemore and his grandmother are seen going to different sites throughout Modesto for her birthday. In the pilot of the CW show "Supernatural", the characters mention Modesto in passing. In the animated feature "Monsters vs.

title: Modesto, California

text: in the U.S. As of the 2000s, downtown Modesto (DOMO) has been thoroughly modernized, including new attractions such as Gallo Center for the Arts and the new Downtown Plaza adjacent to Modesto Centre Plaza. Downtown Modesto has lost some of its old-time flavor with the loss of the Hotel Covell, the incredible art deco Strand Theatre, and the Sears building, but it has improved traffic flow considerably. The historic streets of 10th and 11th streets that were the original locations of the cruising featured in "American Graffiti" have been designated by the City of Modesto as the Historic Cruise Route.

title: Modesto, California

text: Seattle Mariners and play 70 home games each season. For 67 years, Modesto was a hotbed for track and field competition as host of the Modesto Relays each May, sponsored most of the years by local produce company S&W Foods. The creation and lifetime project of meet director Tom Moore, 30 world records were set at the meet held at Modesto Junior College. In the past 10 years, Modesto has hosted many music festivals such as SummerFest, the Downtown summer concert series, featuring Chris Isaak, Hootie & the Blowfish, The Doobie Brothers and Styx. X-Fest, deriving from its real name

title: Merced County, California

text: Merced County, California Merced County ( ), is a county located in the northern San Joaquin Valley section of the Central Valley, in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 255,793. The county seat is Merced. The county is named after the Merced River. Merced County comprises the Merced, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Modesto-Merced, CA Combined Statistical Area. It is located north of Fresno County and Fresno, and southeast of Santa Clara County and San Jose. The county derives its name from the Merced River, or "El Río de

text: a record of 38–1 in league between the years 1999–2003. In April 2016, two 16-year-old students were arrested for their involvement in a hate crime targeting an African American student The two offenders sent a Snapchat video involving a noose and told the African American student that "You must die mother fucker," after which the second offender names the African American student. The video then cut to a handgun being fired. Central Catholic High School (Modesto, California) Central Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Modesto, California. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of

title: Modesto, California

text: Xclamation Festival, is a 21 and over music festival in downtown Modesto. Starting in 2000, X-Fest has evolved into a large outdoor event stretching 15 blocks and featuring the world's largest disco which covers four blocks on its own. In 2008 X-Fest featured 50 bands and a crowd of 15,000 people. Much of the profits end up in local non-profit charities. Some business owners and citizens of Modesto complain of rowdy and often drunk Mardi Gras atmosphere exhibited at X-fest. Events like these may have helped propel Modesto to be ranked, in Feb. 2010 by "Men's Health" magazine, as the

title: Modesto Nuts

text: alumni Notable alumni Modesto Nuts The Modesto Nuts are a minor league baseball team in Modesto, California, United States. They are a Class A – Advanced team in the California League and a farm team of the Seattle Mariners. The Modesto Nuts play home games at John Thurman Field. Opened in 1955 and renovated in 1997, the park seats over 5,000 fans (including standing room only). In March 2007, the City of Modesto installed a new video scoreboard and made improvements to the infield playing surface. The Nuts adopted their current name in 2005, after the team's affiliation with the

title: Modesto Nuts

text: Modesto Nuts The Modesto Nuts are a minor league baseball team in Modesto, California, United States. They are a Class A – Advanced team in the California League and a farm team of the Seattle Mariners. The Modesto Nuts play home games at John Thurman Field. Opened in 1955 and renovated in 1997, the park seats over 5,000 fans (including standing room only). In March 2007, the City of Modesto installed a new video scoreboard and made improvements to the infield playing surface. The Nuts adopted their current name in 2005, after the team's affiliation with the Oakland Athletics ended.

title: Modesto Area Express

text:
25 at Amtrak Modesto Station; Route: Amtrak San Joaquins)
 ETRANS - Connection to Escalon, California. (Connection with MAX Routes 22,25,28,30,31,36,37,41; Route: ETRANS 1)
 Ripon Blossom Express - Connection to Ripon, California (Connection with MAX Routes 22,25,28,30,31,36,37,41; Route: Blossom Express) Modesto Area Express Modesto Area Express, better known by the acronym MAX, is the primary bus agency for Modesto, a Northern California city with over 200,000 inhabitants. The agency provides regular transit and dial-a-ride local service in addition to commuter feeder service to regional rail systems, BART, ACE and Amtrak's San Joaquin train. Hours of operation are: Monday through Friday

title: Modesto station

text: or detraining an average of approximately 270 passengers daily. There is one bathroom with three vending machines. There is also a check-in desk and an automated check-in machine. Outside there is a side platform. Although none of the Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach services reach the station, the town's local bus, Modesto Area Express route 25 serves the station. Modesto station Modesto station is a staffed Amtrak station in Modesto, California. It serves the on the "San Joaquin" line. Designed by Pacific Design Associates of Modesto and VBN Architects of Oakland, the $2.4 million depot was built on four acres of former

title: Modesto Junior College

text: Modesto Junior College Modesto Junior College (known more informally as MJC) is a public, two-year community college located in Modesto, California. MJC is part of Yosemite Community College District along with Columbia College. MJC, and Columbia College, belong to the California Community College system along with 109 other public community colleges. MJC is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). The institution's accreditation status was most recently reaffirmed in January 2018. MJC has two campuses in Modesto; the East Campus located at 435 College Ave and the

title: Modesto, California

text: one time, Modesto was the operational center of the Tidewater Southern Railway, which had its main line down the center of Ninth Street, a major north-south street. A city ordinance passed by the city council kept electric power lines over this section of street activated long after the railroad had converted to steam power. In 2000, the last trains ran down Ninth Street. Now the railroad (owned by the Union Pacific Railroad since 1983) no longer passes through Modesto. Modesto has a semi-arid climate ("BSh" in the Köppen climate classification) It has mild winters with moderate rainfall and long, hot,

title: Modesto Junior College

text: the largest community college sports program in Northern California with 21 sports. MJC's current coaching staff includes Demitrius Snaer, Mary Shea, Rusty Stivers, Zeb Brayton, Eric Fischer, Milan Motroni, Ernie Campbell, Shawn Black, Mike Girardi, Ron Gross, Brenda Moser, Jesse Vazquez, Steve Aristotelous, Sebastian Gutierrez and Kelly Nasrawi. MJC's current athletic director is Nick Stavrianoudakis. Modesto Junior College Modesto Junior College (known more informally as MJC) is a public, two-year community college located in Modesto, California. MJC is part of Yosemite Community College District along with Columbia College. MJC, and Columbia College, belong to the California Community College system along

title: South Modesto

text: at City-data.com Map of South Modesto South Modesto South Modesto is the term that refers to the areas south of the Tuolumne River, in Modesto. The region consists of the census-designated places of Bret Harte, Shackelford, and Bystrom; as well as the county "islands" amidst them. The area is highly influenced by its residents of Mexican descent, hence the supermarkets, businesses, and nickname "Little Mexico". With the remodel of the regionally known flea market "El Rematito", South Modesto has attracted more residents from other towns. In 1917, the city of Modesto built a two lane bridge connecting the city on

title: Modesto, California

text: males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males. Modesto is governed under a council-manager system. The Mayor is elected by the entire city. The six members of the city council are elected from districts by the voters within the respective district. According to the city's most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the city's various funds had $325.7 million in Revenues, $268.0 million in expenditures, $1,126.9 million in total assets, $322.0 million in total liabilities, and $343.0 million in cash and investments. The structure of the management and coordination of city services is: Residents of Modesto

title: The Modesto Bee

text: The Modesto Bee The Modesto Bee is a California newspaper, founded in 1884 as the "Daily Evening News" and published continuously as a daily under a variety of names. Prior to its purchase by Charles K. McClatchy and McClatchy Newspapers in 1924, it merged in the same year with the "Modesto News-Herald", adopting that name as part of a consolidation. In 1933 it changed its name to the "Modesto Bee and News-Herald", and in 1975 abbreviated the name on its masthead to "The Modesto Bee". Its current owner is the descendant firm, McClatchy Company, an American newspaper corporation. "The Modesto

title: Modesto Symphony Orchestra

text: Modesto Symphony Orchestra The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is an American orchestra based in Modesto, California. Founded in 1931, the MSO plays its concerts at the Gallo Center. David Lockington is the current music director of the MSO and has held that role since 2007. When the Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) gave its first concert in 1931, Modesto had a population of 17,000 and was the smallest town in the United States to have a symphony orchestra. A letter sent to musicians in December 1929 read: We wish to organize an orchestra to be known as the Modesto Symphony Orchestra.

title: Modesto, California

text: This is now a tourist walk with information about Modesto's music, car and Graffiti culture. In 2014, the Walk of Fame was launched on the Historic Cruise Route with markers celebrating classic legends like George Lucas, Gene Winfield Bart Bartoni and others. This is both an attraction for tourists and locals alike. (Many of these have been made into Pokestops in the popular real-time game Pokemon Go.) Classic Community Murals was launched by local Modesto magazine ModestoView and the Peer Recovery Art Center to create a series of large scale murals celebrating the Modesto Classic Graffiti heritage. Many of these

title: South Modesto

text: South Modesto South Modesto is the term that refers to the areas south of the Tuolumne River, in Modesto. The region consists of the census-designated places of Bret Harte, Shackelford, and Bystrom; as well as the county "islands" amidst them. The area is highly influenced by its residents of Mexican descent, hence the supermarkets, businesses, and nickname "Little Mexico". With the remodel of the regionally known flea market "El Rematito", South Modesto has attracted more residents from other towns. In 1917, the city of Modesto built a two lane bridge connecting the city on the north bank to the then

title: Modesto Relays

text: by seven seconds to set the American record at 3:58.0. That same meet saw Ralph Boston become the first man to jump 27 feet in the long jump. And the strong winds at Modesto made the discus throw a record setting event. Jay Silvester set the world record in 1968. Ben Plucknett did the same in 1981, but his record was removed after he tested positive for steroids. After his death, in 2004, the meet was renamed the "Tom Moore Modesto Relays." Modesto Relays The Modesto Relays, now known as the California Invitational Relays is an annual elite track and

title: Modesto International Architecture Festival

text: (AUDIENCE FAVORITE AWARD WINNER) Alone and Desired Village Architect Daniel Libeskind : Artist Series Second Nature : A Documentary Film About Janne Saario Hedonistic Sustainability The host city, Modesto, has a population of approximately 211,156 as of April 2009, Modesto ranks as the 17th largest city in the state of California. Modesto is located in Northern California, 92 miles east of San Francisco, 68 miles south of the state capital of Sacramento, 90 miles north of Fresno, and 66 miles west of Yosemite National Park. For decades through the 20th century, Modesto was on the cutting edge of architecture in

title: Modesto, Illinois

text: five or over. Modesto, Illinois Modesto is a village in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 252 at the 2000 census. Modesto is located at (39.476855, -89.982813). According to the 2010 census, Modesto has a total area of , all land. As of the census of 2000, there were 252 people, 102 households, and 74 families residing in the village. The population density was 449.2 people per square mile (173.7/km²). There were 109 housing units at an average density of 194.3 per square mile (75.2/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. There were 102 households

title: Modesto, Illinois

text: Modesto, Illinois Modesto is a village in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 252 at the 2000 census. Modesto is located at (39.476855, -89.982813). According to the 2010 census, Modesto has a total area of , all land. As of the census of 2000, there were 252 people, 102 households, and 74 families residing in the village. The population density was 449.2 people per square mile (173.7/km²). There were 109 housing units at an average density of 194.3 per square mile (75.2/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. There were 102 households out of which

title: Modesto High School

text: to take part in the first graduation of MHS students. In the succeeding years, the number of seniors receiving diplomas fluctuated greatly; the lowest number occurred in 1893 when no one remained in school all four years to graduate. The high school moved to its current location in 1918 Modesto High School offers a variety sports on a seasonal basis: Modesto High School Modesto High School is a public high school in Modesto, California, U.S.A. It offers the International Baccalaureate Program and the Avid program, Performing Arts Program and was the first public school to do so in the Central

title: Modesto, California

text: also home to the area's leading professional ballet company, Central West Ballet. The 2010 United States Census reported that Modesto had a population of 201,165. The population density was 5,423.4 people per square mile (2,094.0/km²). The racial makeup of Modesto was 130,833 (65.0%) White, 8,396 (4.2%) African American, 2,494 (1.2%) Native American, 13,557 (6.7%) Asian (1.5% Filipino, 1.3% Asian Indian, 1.2% Cambodian, 0.7% Chinese, 0.6% Vietnamese, 0.5% Laotian, 0.2% Japanese, 0.2% Korean, 0.1% Hmong, 0.1% Pakistani), 1,924 (1.0%) Pacific Islander, 31,244 (15.5%) from other races, and 12,717 (6.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were

title: Modesto Arch

text: the original flagpoles' height and location. In 1934, the arch was moved a little bit to the southwest to make way for the expansion of 9th Street. In February 2012, a project was planned to restore the arch to its original appearance with the change of lightbulbs, repainting of the original color, patching minor cracks on the columns, and the replacement of the flagpoles. These plans have since taken place. Modesto Arch The Modesto Arch is a centennial slogan arch, built in 1912, to welcome automobile drivers to Modesto, California where it currently stands at the intersection of 9th and

title: Modesto Arch

text: Modesto Arch The Modesto Arch is a centennial slogan arch, built in 1912, to welcome automobile drivers to Modesto, California where it currently stands at the intersection of 9th and I Streets. The arch bears the city's motto, "Water, Wealth, Contentment, Health", illuminated by 696 incandescent lightbulbs. The original first-place slogan was "Nobody's Got Modesto's Goat", which was later rejected, and the second-place slogan was used instead. The arch once bore two flagpoles on each of its columns until they were removed due to rot. Presently, two Mediterranean cypress trees stand behind the columns, which contribute to the illusion of

title: Modesto Christian School

text: Modesto Christian School Modesto Christian School is a private Christian school in Salida, California, on the outskirts of Modesto. It was formerly affiliated with the Assemblies of God; it was founded in 1962 by Pastor Roy Blakeley, who had previously founded Neighborhood Church. It was a charter member of the Association of Christian Schools International. The school educates children from preschool through 12th grade and is divided into an elementary, a middle, and a high school, which are housed on the same campus. It is a small school; combined enrollment was 285 in 2009 and 343 in 2013–14. The first

title: Modesto Nuts

text: a player development contract making Modesto a Mariners affiliate. HWS Baseball IV, LLC, continues to see to the team's day-to-day operations. The Nuts won the California League championship for 2017, sweeping both the Division Series and the League Series and winning nine games in a row dating back to the last three games of the regular season. The Modesto Nuts have three mascots: Al the Almond, Wally the Walnut and Shelley the Pistachio. These mascots make their presence seen not only at the park cheering on the Nuts, but in the community of Modesto as well. Baseball Hall of Fame

title: Modesto Area Express

text: Modesto Area Express Modesto Area Express, better known by the acronym MAX, is the primary bus agency for Modesto, a Northern California city with over 200,000 inhabitants. The agency provides regular transit and dial-a-ride local service in addition to commuter feeder service to regional rail systems, BART, ACE and Amtrak's San Joaquin train. Hours of operation are: Monday through Friday 5:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday 7:15 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday 8:45 a.m. - 8:15 p.m. There is no service on certain holidays: New Year's Day, '(Presidents' Day Runs a Saturday), Memorial Day (observed), Fourth of July, Labor Day,

title: Modesto Christian School

text: the Sac-Joaquin Section 17 times and the league 35 times. In 2014 three seniors signed letters of intent to attend top-tier colleges on sports scholarships and the football team was defeated in the divisional championship. The school has also been praised for its drama program. Modesto Christian School Modesto Christian School is a private Christian school in Salida, California, on the outskirts of Modesto. It was formerly affiliated with the Assemblies of God; it was founded in 1962 by Pastor Roy Blakeley, who had previously founded Neighborhood Church. It was a charter member of the Association of Christian Schools International.

title: Modesto Nuts

text: Bush League TV's short internet video "Bush League 101: How to Bush League a Bush League Baseball Team." On June 21, 2011, the Modesto Nuts hosted the 2011 California/Carolina All Star Smash. In 2012, Greg Young was replaced by Alex Margulies who did play-by-play for all home and away games from 2012-2013, and "Modesto Bee" sports writer Brian VanderBeek did color commentary in the middle innings of most home games. Keaton Gillogly has been doing play-by-play since 2014. The play-by-play position was formerly held by Joshua Suchon, who now works for the Los Angeles Dodgers. On September 1, 2012, Modesto

title: California State Route 108

text: California State Route 108 State Route 108 (SR 108) is a numbered state highway in California. SR 108 runs generally northeast across central California from downtown Modesto near the SR 99/SR 132 interchange, crossing the Sierra Nevada at Sonora Pass, to U.S. Route 395 near the Nevada state line. The route was once recommended to continue south of Modesto to Interstate 5, although today the route is a county road. Parts of SR 108 are closed annually during the winter due to inclement weather along the summit. State Route 108 begins in downtown Modesto at the junction of SR 99

title: Santi Vito e Modesto in Sofignano

text: Although externally there is a feeling of unity and correspondence between the arches of the porch and the inner aisles, emphasized with a sharp two-tone coloring of white and green (as was the case with basilicas), internally there is none. This allows for the avoidance of a feeling of narrowness that would be present from going into a space less than what was expected. Inside, the church appears as it did in 1862, with plastered walls and two side altars. Santi Vito e Modesto in Sofignano Santi Vito e Modesto is a church in the Italian village of Sofignano, a

text: California and the United States. Modesto's landscape, commercial, residential, and government architecture was held up as a model for others and major architects designed buildings and landscapes in the city. Among them are John Funk, William Wurster, Julia Morgan, Frank Lloyd Wright, Gardner Dailey, Milton Pflueger, Thomas Church, Lawrence Halprin, Russell Guerne Lappe, and John McLaren. The festival is open to submissions by independent film makers from around the world. The festival is hosted by two nonprofit organizations, the American Institute of Architects and the Modesto Art Museum. Modesto International Architecture Festival The Modesto International Architecture Festival was established to

title: Modesto Junior College

text: West Campus located at 2201 Blue Gum Ave. The East Campus is the original campus while the West Campus is the larger of the two. Courses are provided in general education, lower-division transfer programs, occupational and developmental education. Modesto Junior College can trace its roots to the decision by the California State Legislature in 1907 to authorize high schools to create "junior colleges" what were termed "postgraduate courses of study" similar to the courses offered in just the first two years of university studies. Shortly after the decision by the legislature, Fresno City College was formed 96 miles south of

title: Modesto Nuts

text: Before then, the team was known as the Modesto Athletics (or A's). The new name was chosen to reflect the several types of nuts that are grown in the region. On June 2, 2006, manager Chad Kreuter resigned to become the head baseball coach of the University of Southern California. Kreuter replaced his father-in-law, Mike Gillespie. As of 2012, the club is managed by Lenn Sakata who replaced the winningest coach in Modesto Nuts history Jerry Weinstein who was promoted to the Colorado Rockies at the conclusion of the 2011 season. In Spring 2008, the team was the subject of

title: Modesto Relays

text: Field Hall of Fame member Tom Moore, a former elite hurdler from the University of California. As an athlete, Moore had tied the world record in the 120 yard high hurdles in 1935. Moore's name would become synonymous with the Modesto Relays. Moore served as the starter for the first meet for all but one race . . . the high hurdles, which he won. He had his running shorts on under his uniform and hastily changed to run. But Moore did almost everything else to make the meet what it became, from adjusting the lights toward the track (rather

title: Modesto, California

text: forces and Allied forces. For the next few decades, Modesto's population grew about two percent per year to over 100,000 in 1980, and over 200,000 in 2001. The city's official motto, "Water Wealth Contentment Health," is emblazoned on the downtown Modesto Arch, which is featured in local photographs and postcards. The motto was selected in a contest held in 1911, where the winner won $3 as his prize. (The original winner, "Nobody's got Modesto's goat", was later declined by town officials.) Modesto's motto is sometimes spoofed as "The land gets the water, the bankers get the wealth, the cows get

title: Modesto Junior College

text: rooms. The college is part of the Yosemite Community College District within the California Community Colleges System. The current college president is Jill Stearns. The district is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Trustees. Modesto Junior College offers Associate Degrees. The school boasts 19,262 students and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Modesto Junior College provides over 88 Associate Degrees, 30 of which are of Agriculture alone. MJC is also home to an agricultural internship program in which students are given residence on West Campus. The school owns over 100 acres of various crops which

title: Modesto, California

text: runoff, is adjacent to several parks in Modesto. Most of the rivers and streams are otherwise not accessible to public use or view due to fences and private property rights. There are no public boat ramps or docks within the city limits. Although summertime brings high temperatures, swimming is prohibited by local ordinance in rivers, creeks, and the many irrigation canals. Rivers and lakes near Waterford are wide enough to be accessible for a kayak, or small motorboat, and there are several points of public access. This access was given as part of a government plan when hydroelectric power dams

title: Modesto, California

text: located on Twelfth and I Streets. Wall murals inside the post office were painted by Ray Boynton, a Work Projects Administration artist. The post office was listed in the NRHP in 1983. The Dry Creek Bridge, formerly on State Route 132, was recommended eligible for its design. The bridge is a major example of John B. Leonard’s bridge designs. The Southern Pacific Railroad Depot was constructed in 1915 in the Mission style at the corner of J and Ninth Streets. The City of Modesto was established as a town by the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1870. The building has been

title: Francesco Modesto

text: Rende. Francesco Modesto had a son Michelangelo Modesto born in 2017. "Updated 13 December 2011" Francesco Modesto Francesco Modesto (born 16 February 1982) is an Italian association footballer who plays for Rende as a wing-back or winger on the left flank. Modesto started his career at home region club Cosenza. In 2001–02 season, Modesto was signed by A.C. Venezia and loaned back to Cosenza. In August 2002, After Venezia owner Maurizio Zamparini purchased Palermo, he followed team-mate travelled to the Sicily side. In January 2004 Modesto was signed by Ascoli in a temporary deal. The loan was renewed in summer