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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Gold standard slices: Family-owned since 1984, Gold Dust Pizza Express Modesto keeps it classic with handcrafted pies and the crowd favorite Triple Strike stacked with diced, traditional, and cupped pepperoni.
Your new sushi hangout: Kimoto Sake & Sushi blends a lively izakaya vibe with an American pub twist, serving traditional sushi, sashimi, and creative fusion rolls alongside Japanese whiskey, craft beers, and sake.
Pho that hits right: Whether you’re craving a steamy bowl that actually tastes like someone watched the broth for hours, or a banh mi with real crunch, The Pho delivers with standouts like the Combination pho, filet mignon and flank pho, plus vermicelli bowls, rice dishes, and vegan picks.
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The five stories Modesto readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
The popular grocery chain Trader Joe's is set to open three new stores in California as part of a nationwide expansion.
Full story at nypost.com ↗
The Ripon City Council has unanimously approved an ordinance banning the feeding of feral cats in public places, including parks, streets, sidewalks, and other areas.
Full story at kcra.com ↗
A month-long investigation led to the arrest of 73-year-old Francis Joseph Haidar from the Modesto Police Department.
Full story at kmph.com ↗
A month-long investigation by the Modesto Police Department into electronic threats directed at legal and law enforcement personnel led to the arrest of Francis Joseph Haidar, a 73-year-old Ceres resident, and the confiscation of 81 firearms.
Full story at crimevoice.com ↗
A fire at an apartment complex in Modesto, California, displaced 29 residents and caused significant property damage and left a cat dead.
Full story at kcra.com ↗
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