Modesto City Manager's Monthly Report - March 2019

Learn more about projects in Modesto's Capital Improvement Program and other updates to the city budget in the city manager's monthly update.

Serious Accident Review Team Investigation Report Released

This week marks the anniversary of one of the most tragic events in the history of our organization.  One year ago, Tyrone Hairston died while engaged in the installation of a light pole along our city streets.  We lost a coworker and fr...

City Manager's Monthly Report

City Manager's monthly update to council & our community now available.

New Watering Schedule

The new Watering Schedule is effective April 1st, 2019 until October 31st, 2019.  

Watering Schedule for City of Modesto Customers

City of Modesto Customers in Modesto, Salida and Empire

• Odd-numbered addresses watering days are Wednesday, Friday and...

Citywide Strategic Plan Town Hall Meetings

The City of Modesto will be hosting a series of special Town Hall Meetings to help develop the city’s next strategic plan. The strategic plan will outline a set of multi-year goals focused on the city’s commitment to the community.

Residents will be asked ...

Modesto Police Investigate Shooting in Northwest Modesto

Modesto, CA-At approximately 1:15 pm, Stanislaus County STING Deputies were conducting follow-up on a car-jacking and robbery case reported through Modesto Police Department. While Deputies were in the area of Carver Road and Teresa Street, they ...

Remaining Key Aware with Modesto Police Department

In 2018, twenty two percent of stolen vehicles were taken using the owners' keys.  We encourage you to practice the following key awareness tips:

• Never leave your vehicle running unattended.  
• As you walk to your car, scan your surrounding...

Detectives Make Arrest on 2017 Murder and Sexual Assault of Jenny Wu

Modesto, CA – Detectives have arrested 18-year-old Seth Becknel for the 2017 murder and sexual assault of 41-year-old Jenny Wu.  

At 9 a.m. on Friday, April 21, 2017, officers responded to the 1500 block of Grape near Evergreen on a reported perso...

Police Investigate Sunday Night Homicide

 Modesto, CA- A 37-year-old Modesto man is deceased following a Sunday night shooting that occurred in the 400 block of Donegal Drive in southeast Modesto.

At about 8:00 PM on Sunday, October 21, 2018, Officers responded to the southeast neighborh...

Abducted Child Located Unharmed

Modesto, CA –On Monday, September 24, 2018 at approximately 7:25am, patrol units responded to a home on Poinsettia Drive for the report of a child abduction.  The investigation revealed, 41- year old John Cosso and five others, forced their way i...

Modesto Police Move Quickly to Locate and Arrest Kidnapping Suspect

On Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at approximately 4 o’clock in the afternoon, a fourteen-year-old female reported that a man approached her in a vehicle as she walked along Tokay Avenue. She indicated the man attempted to grab her and she was able to break free...

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Earth Day in the Park

With education and practical applications we all can work together and make a real positive impact towards zero waste. This Free community event will be held at Graceada Park, located in downtown Modesto on the corner of Needham & Sycamore from 10a.m....

Save the Date for Earth Day 2019

Modesto’s 30th Annual Earth Day in the Park Festival will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Graceada Park, located at 401 Needham Street, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This popular Free community event provides a unique opportunity to learn about the enviro...

Organic Waste Recycling Updates for 2019

Beginning January 1, 2019 all businesses that generate 4 cubic yards of commercial solid waste per week, including commercial or public entities like schools, hospitals, stores, restaurants, industrial businesses, for –profit or nonprofit organi...

Weekly Traffic Impact Report

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