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City Honors & Awards
Modesto. The name of our city is derived from the Spanish word, "Modest," but as you can see, we have a lot to brag about! Here, we chronicle our awards and recognition. Find out all the ways Modesto is a terrific place to live, work and play.
Featured Articles
- Modesto Rates 8 out of 150 Best Cities for Summer Jobs (PDF)
- Modesto doughnut shop ranks among top 15 in nation (PDF)
- 7 Tulip Farms To Visit In America (PDF)
- 2016 National Night Out Award Winner
- 2016 Digital Cities_ Winners Focus on Transparency, Security, Infrastructure
- Modesto, California A Model for a Bicycle-Friendly City- Streetsblog California (PDF)
- 9 Companies as Cool as Google - Hiring Now! - Glassdoor Blog (PDF)
- 22 Things You Need To Know About Modesto Before You Move There - Movoto (PDF)
- Most Fun Cities in California, As Ranked in New Report - Los Alamitos, CA Patch (PDF)
Recent Awards
- WateReuse California: Recycled Water Agency of the Year (March 2018)
- WateReuse National: 2018 Community Water Champion (September 2018)
- California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA): 2019 Award of Excellence for Innovation & Resiliency (October 2019)
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City of Modesto Celebrates Black History Month
Black History Month has been officially celebrated in the United States since 1976 in order to promote the cultural, economic, political, and social contributions made by our black community to help build this great nation. Read on... -
Storm and flood Information
Get familiar with the resources and phone numbers in our area. Read on... -
City Manager's Blog 1-16-23
The coming of a new year presents many of us with a blank slate. A way to look toward the coming year with a renewed focus and hope for a prosperous future. There is no finer example of hope for a brighter future than Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Read City Manager's Blog 1-16-23 -
Modesto Council Takes Action on Forward Together Recommendations
On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, the Modesto City Council approved the creation of a Community Police Review Board (CPRB) and authorized the preparation of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Independent Police Auditor (IPA). Read on... -
Homeowner Repair Assistance Program Expansion
The City of Modesto is pleased to announce an expansion of its Homeowner Repair Assistance Program. Eligible residents may apply for low-interest loans and grants to make health, safety and beautification repairs to a home's exterior. Read on...
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