Happy weekend, Modesto! In today’s happening-today edition: New housing funding, Back to Graffiti 2025, and a new ambulance debut + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New funding for housing: Health Net awarded Self-Help Enterprises a $4 million grant for Morris Village, a 45-unit affordable housing community in Modesto. Construction will begin in Q4 2026 and finish spring 2028 -- see the housing grant details.
Traffic flow gets a boost: Highway 99/120 Bypass Connector Project’s first phase was completed, adding second transition lane and widening the Austin Road interchange to remove a stop sign and ease congestion for Ripon-area commuters -- see the bypass improvements.
Boosting emergency readiness: Patterson District Ambulance placed a new 2026 Ford E-450 Life Line ambulance in service for the Apricot Fiesta, expanding the fleet to seven and improving response with smoother patient transport -- check the ambulance upgrade.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local river escape: Caswell Memorial State Park is your easy, close-to-home reset along the Stanislaus River, with shaded trails, spots to sit and watch the water, and an oak riparian forest where endangered critters keep a low profile. Pack a picnic, spray for bugs, then let your shoulders drop.
Local range therapy: Creekside Golf Course has a fenced driving range, a big practice green, and a well-stocked shop, with a full-service restaurant for post-bucket refuels. Quick practice turns into a satisfying local hang, and if you stay for a round, those fast greens and three lakes will keep you honest.
Craving crispy catfish? When the seafood urge hits, Moo's Krazy Kitchen brings Modesto legit Southern-style comfort, with golden-fried catfish, prawns, and crowd-pleasing sides that taste like a backyard cookout. Great for a quick fix or catering the crew, and yes, it’s messy-in-a-good-way delicious.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎨 Back to Graffiti 2025 @ The Fruit Yard | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Back to Graffiti is cruising back for its 32nd lap, bringing chrome, tailfins, and that unmistakable Modesto rumble. Expect a 50/50 and bucket raffle, vendors, live tunes, and shiny awards, plus plenty of lawn-chair judging and stories about how cars used to have personalities.
🍩 Donuts, Coffee and Cartoons: Cars @ The State Theatre | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Graffiti season rolls on at The State with Donuts, Coffee and Cartoons screening Cars, because of course. Fuel up on donuts, coffee, and Pixar nostalgia, then let the kids craft while Lightning McQueen learns patience. Low-stress morning, high-octane charm.
🚗 Classic Car Show @ Cornerstone Community Church of the Nazarene | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Cornerstone's annual classic car show rolls in with chrome you can see your future in, plus live music, food, a raffle, and vendors. Free to show a car, free to stroll in, and gloriously family friendly, so you can talk horsepower without buying any.
🥁 Third Saturday Facilitated Drum Circle @ The Artist Lab | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Third Saturday calls for a drum circle, with a new beat. Construction bumped us from MoRo Music Garden, so the next four gatherings roll into The Artist Lab, still no-cost, facilitated, and no experience needed. Bring a drum, a pot, curiosity, or borrow ours.
🎤 Dinner Live Show @ Urbano California Bistro | Saturday (6/20) at 5:00 PM – If you're craving a grown-up night with real music, good food, and a proper pour, Urbano’s hosting The Wet Bandidos with a special dinner menu and drink specials. Expect tight tunes, good company, and a night that reminds you why we still go out.
🌙 Summer Nights @ Hope Tree Church (Ceres) | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Joseph Habedank brings his Summer Nights Tour to Hope Tree Church in Ceres, a solid excuse to swap Netflix for soul-stirring, modern Christian music that actually lifts the room. Expect tight harmonies, a few goosebumps, and that small-town crowd energy we secretly love.
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster @ Contentment Brewing Company | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – If your Father’s Day plans involve Dad “supervising” the grill, trade up for the Cousins Maine Lobster truck at Contentment Brewing, serving buttery rolls, lobster tacos, and the kind of pints that smooth family dynamics. Low fuss, high reward, and refreshingly un-suburban. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Modesto report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 87. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 91°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 0%
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