1. Byrd, at best, may have broken MID policy and misused paid-for water. At worst, he’s alleged to have stolen it. During ...

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Some of The Bee’s reporters wrote about their most noteworthy stories of 2025: ...

Gilton Resource Recovery/Transfer Facility, Inc., 800 S. McClure Road, Modesto. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Bertolotti’s Transfer Station, 231 ...

The year is winding down, and a new one is just around the corner. As I prepare to flip a page in my calendar, I’ve been taking a moment to reflect on everything I covered as a Modesto Bee reporter in ...

How can I get rid of my Christmas tree in Modesto? According to the city of Modesto’s website, two franchised garbage collection companies serve the area. The city of Modesto partners with Gilton ...

The most competitive proposal would support commercial development and business centers in the “Beckwith Triangle” area across Highway 99 from Vintage Faire Mall.

The Sheldon “Block Party” event includes Bee-ranked Folsom, Natomas, Christian Brothers, Grant, Woodcreek and Sacramento.