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The planned look for the newly renovated Turlock Public Library, as depicted on the their official website. (Photo courtesy of Carnegie Arts Center Art Entry page)

Art Competition Organized to Celebrate Renovations at the Turlock Public Library

Michael William Jones February 13, 2021

After nearly a year of being closed due to renovations, the Turlock Public Library will be coming back, with plans of reopening by this spring. These renovations will be introduced to the public through...

Trevor Seever's aunt addressing the crowd of protesters. (Signal photo/ Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez).

#JusticeforTrevor: Another Life Lost to Police Brutality

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez February 4, 2021

A crowd of people gathered around the Modesto Police Department to call for the firing and prosecution of officer Joseph Lamantia, who fatally shot 29 year-old Trevor Robert Seever on December 29, 2020. Family...

Photo of Ana’s business card, located in San Jose, CA.

The Pandemic Struggles of Home-Based and Mobile Small Businesses

Throughout the course of the pandemic, many of us have heard about small businesses struggling to adapt to state and county health regulations. When we think of small businesses, many of us generally think...

Garbage of all kinds, including old furniture, is often left near the Stanislaus River. (Photo by Stanislaus River Watch).

Volunteers Help Keep Stanislaus River Clean

A day at one of Stanislaus County’s rivers or parks has become a popular way for Valley residents to escape the exhaustion of the virtual world, but with the large amount of new visitors, there are...

Photo of Sue Zwhalen courtesy of SueForMayor.com.

Meeting Modesto Mayoral Candidate Sue Zwahlen

Guadalupe Aleman January 15, 2021

The results of the 2020 general election will have Modesto residents filling out ballots once again in 2021, this time for a mayoral runoff election between Sue Zwahlen and Doug Ridenour. After the final...

2020 USS Balthasar Charity Cosplay Calendar. (Photo by Rob Van Tuinen)

How a Local Star Trek Fan Club is Supporting the Arts

The USS Balthasar is a Star Trek fan club and charity organization based in the Modesto area that supports economically disadvantaged youth involvement in the arts through its fundraising efforts.  The...

Two of Karl Marx's seminal texts, The Communist Manifesto and Capital Volume I. (Signal photo/ Alex Hernandez)

Classes in Connection to Social Movements

Alex Hernandez and Jessica Silva December 15, 2020

Are you interested in social movements happening across the world? Perhaps you are passionate on issues like racial injustices and Indigenous rights. Believe it or not, there are continuous global movements...

The Modesto Certified Farmers Market has been operating since 1979, and the coronavirus pandemic is not stopping them from safely providing a space for residents to get fresh air, socialize, and shop local. (Screenshot of ModestoCFM website logo courtesy of Christopher Correa)

Modesto’s Farmers Market Provides Breath of Fresh Air for Community

Stanislaus County residents can support local vendors while taking a break from quarantine at the Modesto Certified Farmers Market. The market is open on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. and will...

Photo courtesy of Dr. Cueponcaxochitl M. Sandoval.

Previewing Stan State’s Upcoming “Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery” Event

Alex Hernandez December 2, 2020

On Thursday, December 3rd, Stan State will be presenting an educational workshop titled "Dismantling The Doctrine of Discovery 3" over Zoom. This event, the third of a three part series presented...

Image of Jesse Ornelas, Brown Beret speaking at the protest. (Signal Photo/Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez).

The Fight Continues: The Central Valley has Awakened

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez November 25, 2020

Giant flags and powerful posters illuminated the Merced County Courthouse Saturday morning as dozens of empowered community members came together to prove that, although Joe Biden has been named president-elect,...

This Thanksgiving may involve more empty tables and fewer family get togethers as students face the decision of how to spend the holiday during a pandemic. (Signal Photo/Anthony Perkins)

Giving Thanks During a Pandemic

Anthony Perkins November 23, 2020

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and like the rest of 2020, it is looking to potentially set itself apart from the “traditional” celebrations that many of us have come to know. Both the...

Flyer for the protest (Image courtesy of Daniel Garibay and Julissa Ruiz Ramirez). 

Stan State Community Invited to Join March and Protest for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and BLM

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez November 18, 2020

On Saturday, November 21, Blooms of Liberation and Merced Black Alliance will host a march and protest to fight for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and LGBTQIA+ folks as well as continue the...

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