City Council Meeting Agenda Published to City Website

A new City Council Meeting agenda has been published.

Service Fees for Credit Card Use Added to Some City Payments Starting September

Modesto City Council voted on July 11, 2017 to approve a resolution assessing a service fee of 2.4% for all debit and credit card transactions, excluding utility services on regular monthly utility bills, parking garage fees and transit fare media transac...

City Awarded $1 Million Dollar Grant for Youth Soccer

The California Department of Parks and Recreation Youth Soccer and Development Program has awarded $1 million to the City of Modesto for the proposed Carpenter Road Area Soccer Complex. The complex is located in the Tuolumne River Regional Park, and will ...

Beat the Heat @ Modesto Cooling Centers

In the interest of resident safety during this heatwave, please be aware of the official cooling zones throughout our county.

Cooling center locations in Modesto: 

Salvation Army Social Services & Church

625 "I" Street

Monday - Friday: ...

Modesto Junior Kats Basketball Open Registration

The Modesto Super Kats are proud to announce they have teamed with the National Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) to bring youth basketball camps, tournaments, and leagues to Modesto (Modesto Junior Kats), as well as men’s and women’s baske...

City Works To Reduce Dig-Ins to Gas Lines

Digging into gas pipelines can have serious safety consequences that can be avoided by calling 811 or using 811express.com. 811 is the federally-designated call-before-you-dig number that helps homeowners and professionals avoid damaging vital utilities. ...

BEARD BROOK PARK TO GET SUMMER MAKEOVER

We take pride in our history as a city and as a region, and place high priority on the maintenance of our local iconic landmarks through partnership. As part of their ongoing commitment to safety, PG&E has recognized the need to relocate the locomotiv...

WiFi Now Available on Modesto Area Express Buses

The Modesto Area Express Commuter Buses that service the BART and ACE train stations are now equipped with WiFi. Passengers are now free to surf the internet, check email, and work as you commute to the Bay Area on the MAX Commuter Express buses, a nice f...

Interim Fire Chief Appointed

The City of Modesto announced today the appointment of Alan Ernst, Operations Division Chief, as Interim Fire Chief. Chief Ernst is a 20-year veteran of the Modesto Fire Department, beginning his career as a firefighter and promoting through the ranks.

“Wi...

Central Valley Airporter Provides Service to SFO

New to Modesto! Starting this month, the Central Valley Airporter transporation service will provide rides to those flying out of San Francisco. This service will operate on a daily set schedule from Modesto to SFO. 

Pick up and drop off locations...

Modesto Picked for Bloomberg 'What Works Cities' Program

Today, Mayor Ted Brandvold and City Manager Jim Holgersson announced that Modesto has been selected to participate in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ What Work Cities initiative – one of the largest-ever national philanthropic efforts to enh...

Water Rate Assistance Program Now Available

On January 1, 2017, the City of Modesto implemented a new Water Rate Assistance Program that offers eligible residents a reduced monthly base service charge for water. Customers that meet the eligibility guidelines found online, will save $10 per billing ...

City Receives 60K Grant for Recycling Efforts

The Solid Waste Division of the City of Modesto’s Public Works Department was recently awarded a grant from CalRecycle in the amount of $52,919.00 to provide education, advertising and recycling resources in the our community.

Under the California Beverage...

Amgen Tour of California Offers 2017 Start Stage to City of Modesto

Community & Economic Development staff announced in August that AEG Tour officials have offered the City of Modesto a start stage in the 2017 Amgen Tour of California. Staff will make a presentation and submit a Letter of Intent to the City Council on...Read on...

Litigation Between Stanislaus Foods & City of Modesto Settled

On October 4th, the Modesto City Council approved an agreement and introduced an ordinance that ended litigation between the City and Stanislaus Foods. The litigation involved a dispute over fees charged for sewer services and the availability of treatmen...Read on...

Fitch Affirms City’s Issuer Default Rating as Stable

A recent report by Fitch Ratings affirmed the City of Modesto’s General Fund bond rating at ‘AA“ and its General Fun Lease Revenue Bonds (LRB) at ‘A+‘ with a Stable outlook.

Fitch cited the reasons for affirming the bond rating was due to the City's l...Read on...

MID & City Settle Water Treatment Plant Litigation

The Modesto Irrigation District and City of Modesto have agreed to settle litigation over costs associated with the Modesto Regional Water Treatment Plant expansion project (Modesto Irrigation District v. City of Modesto, Stanislaus County Superior Court ...Read on...

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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Stanislaus Youth Soccer League Complex July 15

Stanislaus Youth Soccer League (SYSL) in partnership with Tuolumne River Regional Park and its member agencies the City of Modesto, Stanislaus County, the City of Ceres will break ground at a ceremony for a 14-acre soccer complex serving the youth of the ...Read on...

Service Fees for Credit Card Use Added to Some City Payments Starting September

Modesto City Council voted on July 11, 2017 to approve a resolution assessing a service fee of 2.4% for all debit and credit card transactions, excluding utility services on regular monthly utility bills, parking garage fees and transit fare media transac...

City Receives Outstanding Achievement Award for Financial Reporting

For the second consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has given an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting to the City of Modesto. The Award for Outstanding Achi...

BEARD BROOK PARK TO GET SUMMER MAKEOVER

We take pride in our history as a city and as a region, and place high priority on the maintenance of our local iconic landmarks through partnership. As part of their ongoing commitment to safety, PG&E has recognized the need to relocate the locomotiv...

Modesto Picked for Bloomberg 'What Works Cities' Program

Today, Mayor Ted Brandvold and City Manager Jim Holgersson announced that Modesto has been selected to participate in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ What Work Cities initiative – one of the largest-ever national philanthropic efforts to enhance the use of data...

Water Rate Assistance Program Now Available

On January 1, 2017, the City of Modesto implemented a new Water Rate Assistance Program that offers eligible residents a reduced monthly base service charge for water. Customers that meet the eligibility guidelines found online, will save $10 per billing ...

MID & City Settle Water Treatment Plant Litigation

The Modesto Irrigation District and City of Modesto have agreed to settle litigation over costs associated with the Modesto Regional Water Treatment Plant expansion project (Modesto Irrigation District v. City of Modesto, Stanislaus County Superior Court ...Read on...

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Because you were previously subscribed to the City of Modesto Press Release system, we have automatically subscribed you to our new system, provided by our new website. Provide us with your email address and subscribe to receive official City of Modesto n...Read on...

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City of Modesto Business Recycling Awards Application Now Available

Each year, the City of Modesto honors businesses and organizations for their outstanding achievements and efforts to "Reduce-Reuse-Recycle" waste products.  Applications for the 2017 Business Recycling Awards are now available to any co...

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Stanislaus Community System of Care Meeting Documents

We are having or general meeting for the Stanislaus Community System of Care on 07/20/2017 at 2:30 PM.  Here are the agenda and meeting documents.

• 07 20 2017 - CSOC Agenda (PDF)
• Item 3a - 06 15 2017 - CSOC MINUTES (PDF)
• Item 5a - AR - Request for Ap...

Launch of the Initial Outreach and Engagement Center

You are Invited to Attend the Launch of the Initial Outreach and Engagement Center

When: Tuesday, August 1, 2017 9:00 AM

Where: 825 12th Street, Modesto, California 95354

Community Housing and Shelter Services Pizza Fundraiser

Purchase a Mountain Mike’s Pizza Coupon Sheet to help benefit Community Housing and Shelter Services

To Purchase Please contact Esther Rosas at -209-527-0444

Review Flyer for details

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WiFi Now Available on Modesto Area Express Buses

The Modesto Area Express Commuter Buses that service the BART and ACE train stations are now equipped with WiFi. Passengers are now free to surf the internet, check email, and work as you commute to the Bay Area on the MAX Commuter Express buses, a nice f...

MAX Launches New Bus WiFi System

Modesto Area Express (MAX) recently launched a new WiFi system on all of its commuter buses. All BART Express and ACE Express buses now offer free WiFi for all passengers. Buses now feature free wireless internet service to provide passengers the ability ...

Bus Passes Available at Buddy's Mail Room

New Pass Outlet - Buddy's Mail Room now selling monthly bus passes.

Buddy's Mail Room
2900 Standiford Ave, #16BModesto, California

Phone Number: 209-578-6666

Store Hours Monday 8:30AM–6:30PMTuesday 8:30AM–6:30PM
Wednesday 8:30AM–6:...Read on...

New Route & Schedule Changes

Latest Route and Schedule Changes went into effect 7/3/16. Visit our website for more information.