4+ hour, 38+ min ago  (153+ words) The 40th Annual Stanislaus County Occupational Olympics and Career Exposition was held on March 19, 2026, at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock. Over 1,000 students from Stanislaus County high schools participated in 16 competitive events. An additional 40 business and industry representatives exhibited and spoke…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago  (885+ words) The recent meeting for the Oakdale Joint Unified School District board seemed standard by way of action items. Board approval was given to varying items including construction items, a comprehensive safety plan and acquisition of a modular building during the…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (269+ words) In a significant step toward strengthening college access and affordability, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma recently announced that CalKIDS, the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO), and the California Cradle-to-Career Data System (C2C) have launched a coordinated initiative to help eligible…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (361+ words) Education, workforce initiatives receive county funding'Oakdale Leader With support from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding provided by Stanislaus County, BEAM Circular launched two competitive grant programs on June 9, 2025 to strengthen education and workforce training providers and accelerate the region's…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago  (348+ words) In good news for local taxpayers, Fitch Ratings recently reaffirmed Delta College's strong AA- credit rating and improved its overall outlook to "stable." The announcement means Delta can sell its voter-approved Measure K bonds at lower interest rates, helping maximize…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago  (1043+ words) There is little which appears different about Oakdale High School senior Mylee Napiontek. To her teachers and fellow Mustangs, Mylee appears like everyone else. A busy senior, figuring out her future, while she makes the most of her final days…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago  (174+ words) Budding young scientists from throughout the region are gearing up to participate in the 41st Annual Stanislaus County Regional Science Olympiad on Saturday, March 14 at Modesto Junior College (West Campus Science Center). The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and will end at 3:30 p.m. More…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago  (236+ words) The Almond Board of California (ABC) recently announced the 2026 class of its Almond Leadership Program (ALP), welcoming 18 new professionals in the cohort. These industry professionals are committed to strengthening California almond farming and advancing the future of the industry through…...

3+ week, 3+ hour ago  (191+ words) Legal Terms and Privacy Five area women have received Live Your Dream awards through Soroptimist International of Oakdale, designed to aid in their continuing education and pursuit of career goals. Honorees this year included: Marie Rhodes " $2,000 as she pursues a…...

3+ week, 3+ hour ago  (364+ words) SCOE Leadership Academy seeking new class members'Oakdale Leader Legal Terms and Privacy The Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE) is now accepting applications for the Leadership Academy Program, Class of 2026-27. Leadership Academy is an innovative program designed to develop the…...