California State Center Wiki: Stanislaus County, California

Stanislaus County, California

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Pages about Stanislaus county:

CERES - Stanislaus County - An index to environmental information for the county. Extensive reference includes road, weather, and flood conditions, demographics, historical resources, maps.

Modesto Convention and Visitors Bureau: Photo Library - A collection of local images intended to lure film-makers to the area. Emphasizes agriculture and historic settings.

Arts and Entertainment

Skirts and Flirts - Squaredance club holds dances and workshops in Modesto and Oakdale. Schedule, history, and photos of callers.

Stanislaus County Library - Hours, online catalog access, and volunteer opportunities at county library.

DMOZ about Arts and Entertainment

Business and Economy

Connecting Stanislaus - Annual event showcases information technology progress throughout the county. Includes information on participants and programs.

DMOZ about Business and Economy

Education

Measure T: School Improvement - Archived summary, from the League of Women Voters, of a successful November 2001 bond measure authorizing Modesto City Schools to build new high schools in Salida and in Modesto's Village I development.

Stanislaus County Office of Education - Supervising public schools and districts in Stanislaus County. Academic resources and school directory.

DMOZ about Education

Employment

Stanislaus Career Network - Community and business partnership promotes job training and job fairs.

Stanislaus County Employee Mentor Program - History, goals, and partner directory for program that provides role models for at-risk young adults.

DMOZ about Employment

Government

County of Stanislaus - Official site provides information on projects, budgets, and technology strategy.

Stanislaus Council of Governments - Partnership of local city governments provides information on regional planning efforts. Most documents in .pdf format.

Stanislaus County District Attorney - Official site includes annual report, news, employment opportunities, and information on criminal and civil units.

Stanislaus County Superior Court - County court news, contact information, and resources for civil and criminal courts.

DMOZ about Government

Health

Center for Human Services - Provides drug prevention, mental health counseling, neighborhood safety, and anti-violence programs for youths and families. Includes upcoming events.

Commodity Supplement Food Program - Grant program makes food supplements available to needy mothers and children. Joint project of California Department of Education and Modesto Love Center.

The Heart Coalition of Stanislaus County - Volunteer group shares achievements, plans, and resources related to preventing or reducing cardiovascular disease.

HTCIA Central Valley Chapter - High Technology Crime Investigation Unit; joint venture of Modesto and Turlock police departments and Stanislaus County Sheriff. Meeting and contact information.

Stanislaus Chapter of Mental Health Consumers (SCMHC) - Local chapter of support group for people in mental health treatment. Activities, newsletters, and community links.

Stanislaus County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) - Volunteer coalition of amateur radio operators registered with the FCC to provide emergency communications. Application forms and events calendar.

Stanislaus County Auto Theft Task Force (StanCATT) - A joint effort of state and local law enforcement to reduce auto theft. Provides statistics on cars stolen, tips on keeping vehicles secure, and news on the group's achievements.

Stanislaus County Health Services Agency (HSA) - Public health network of outpatient medical services. Includes directory of participating doctors.

Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department - Law enforcement profile, public safety resources, and contact information.

DMOZ about Health

News and Media

KADV Radio Station - Christian Radio Station serving the Modesto/Ceres, CA area.

DMOZ about News and Media

Recreation and Sports

Funworks Family Fun Company - A putt-putt facility offering party packages, prices and hours of operation.

Modesto-Stanislaus Water Polo - Water polo club for high school students posts meet information and tournament results.

Stanislaus County Bicycle Club - Schedule of weekly and monthly rides around the county, as well as race results.

Whitewater Rafting on the Lower Stanislaus River - Information on the Goodwin Canyon section of the Stanislaus, provided by outfitter All-Outdoors.

DMOZ about Recreation and Sports

Shopping

Olde Tyme Pastries - Bakes pastries, tortes, and wedding cakes. Includes cake album. Locations in Turlock and in Modesto (as Village Baking Company).

DMOZ about Shopping

Society and Culture

Coalition On Homelessness, Stanislaus County - Serving the homeless and poverty-stricken through outreach, advocacy, and direct service. Orgqanization background, programs, newsletter information and photo gallery.

Stanislaus Connections - Monthly newsletters promote concerts, conferences, lectures, poetry, story hours and workshops loosely related to peace.

DMOZ about Society and Culture

Transportation

Commute Connection - Commuter resources for workers traveling from Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties to Sacramento or the Bay Area. Includes rideshare and vanpool matching.

Stanislaus County Railroad Stations - List of railroad stations, past and present, including their construction date and current use. From the Railroad Station Historical Society.

Stanislaus Regional Transit - Bus service connecting Modesto to Turlock, Oakdale and Gustine.

DMOZ about Transportation

Travel and Tourism

Department of Parks and Recreation - Maps and descriptions of hunting, fishing, boating, and off-road facilities at Modesto and Woodward reservoirs, as well as Frank Raines and [LaGrange]Create? parks.

Stanislaus County Fair - Annual fair held in Turlock. History, events, entertainment, ticket, and concession information.

DMOZ about Travel and Tourism

Regional: North America: United States: California: Regions: Central Valley

Birthright Midwifery Services - Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, and Northern Stanislaus County. Midwife Kris Garcia provides homebirth, waterbirth, prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum, and well woman and well baby care.

Central California History - Compilations of stories of the people, places, and history of the Central part of the San Joaquin Valley; including Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern Counties.

Central California Labrador Retriever Rescue - An all volunteer organization to find loving homes for abused, abandoned or unwanted Labrador Retrievers in the Central Valley.

Central California Poetry Journal - Poetry about central California, or written by residents of the area, including brief biographies of the authors.

Central Valley Higher Education Consortium - Helps prepare, enroll, and graduate more students from college. Has information on college admissions and financial aid.

Central Valley State Parks - Thumbnail photos of each state park-recreation area link with links to site specific information.

Central Valley Travel Association - Information about and links to a number of cities. Includes a quiz to test knowledge of the region.

Gottschalk Music - Music store in Modesto, Stockton, Sacramento, and Merced provides information on instruments and concerts.

The Great Valley Center - Support for California's Central Valley as a distinct region and assisting in the process of planning for the 21st century. Provides facts and surveys, links to valley media, academia, planning and government, and agriculture.

Pan Pacific RV - Sells motor homes, trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers. Also offers service and parts. Locations in French Camp, Roseville and Sacremento.

Points of Interest Map - Shows major highways, communities, and points of interest. Provided by California Division of Tourism. [PDF]

SJ Fanboy - Entertainment guide for Stockton, Modesto, and Sacramento covers music, food, sports, and quirky events.

Valley Baseball League-Naba - Adult baseball league for players 28 and older in Manteca, Riverbank, Tracy, Lodi, Stockton, and Galt.

Valley Fever Vaccine Project of the Americas - Valley Fever, coccidioidomycosis, is a lung disease that can cause mild flu-like symptoms or it can be fatal. The disease is explained and lists information on the project to develop a vaccine.

DMOZ about Regional: North America: United States: California: Regions: Central Valley

Regional: North America: United States: California: Regions: San Joaquin Valley

The California Central Valley versus Other States - Interesting demographics and statistical tables on the San Joaquin portion of the Central Valley.

Central California Swimming - Includes swim meets, records, results, and National Championships listings.

Central Valley Online - Hosted by Central Valley Internet Project, providing news, entertainment, and restaurant listings for communities from Madera to Visalia.

A Geographer Looks at the San Joaquin Valley - A perspective on the Valley from UC Berkeley geographer James J. Parsons. Includes a history of the Valley's culture, industries, ethnic diversity and environmental issues.

Westlands Water District - Agency supplying agricultural water to the western parts of Fresno and Kings counties.

DMOZ about Regional: North America: United States: California: Regions: San Joaquin Valley

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Daily Fact

While Hurricane Georges' impact was less than anticipated in New Orleans, Louisiana, there were several communities outside the New Orleans metropolitan area impacted, especially by tidal surges, flooding, and the trauma of evacuation of the residents.

Source: Louisiana State Center