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Protestors wear face coverings at the ICE Out rally at Tenth Street Plaza in downtown Modesto, Calif. June 14, 2025. Credit: Marijke Rowland / The Modesto Focus

Modesto ground zero for national mask debate. City faces possible civil rights challenges to protest arrest

by Garth Stapley August 8, 2025August 18, 2025

Stanislaus Council of Governments Executive Director Rosa De Leon (right) has been fired for cause from her position. Photo Courtesy: Turlock Journal

Embattled StanCOG executive director fired with cause. Investigation into alleged corruption continues

by Garth Stapley August 7, 2025August 18, 2025

Modesto, California. Morning view of shops and restaurants along 10th Street in the heart of the downtown district. Photo by Denis Tangney Jr./iStock

Stanislaus officials admit ‘egg on their faces’ as StanCOG expense scandal grows. How oversight failed taxpayers

by Garth Stapley August 4, 2025August 18, 2025

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