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St. Stanislaus Church adds dome, golden cross: 09-07-2007 — Construction on the $15 million St. Stanislaus Church continued on Friday, with the addition of the top dome and golden cross. A crowd of onlookers cheered as the dome and cross were lowered into place.
Get ready to Read for the Record: 09-06-2007 — On September 20, you can Read for the Record and help break a world record! Last year, more than 150,000 children and adults across the United States, and 2,350 people in Stanislaus County, read "The Little Engine That Could" in what became the largest shared reading experience on a single day.
George Rogers the magpie: 09-06-2007 — George Rogers the magpie was raised in a home that taught him how to say, "Don't shoot me!" to ward off unfriendly neighbors.
Marcus Cooley leads Calvary Temple High in football: 09-05-2007 — Watch an interview with Marcus Cooley, who will be leading Calvary Temple High School in football.
Jacob Kimes leads Summerville High's football team: 08-31-2007 — Watch an interview with Jacob Kimes, who will be leading Summerville High School's football team this season.
Pitman High fullback Stefan Palacio is ready for football: 08-21-2007 — Stefan Palacio plays football for Pitman High School in Turlock. He discusses his summer, the harvest bowl against Turlock High School, and getting ready for the season.
Caleb Wray leads Modesto Christian football: 08-23-2007 — Modesto Christian had a dream team last year, storming to a league title and the Sac-Joaquin Section Division V championship in its first year in the TVL. Caleb Wray discusses some of the challenges the Crusaders will face this year.
Jonathan Tristao leads Hilmar football this season: 08-23-2007 — Defensive lineman Jonathan Tristao had some bad luck last year, breaking his collarbone in a win over East Union. This year he's healthy and looking to win the WAC.
Ed Harris leads Beyer High in football: 08-27-2007 — Beyer High School shared the MMC title with Johansen last year, advancing to the Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs for the first time in school history. Ed Harris aims to lead Beyer back to playoffs this year.
Zack Fowler leads Waterford High football: 08-29-2007 — Watch an interview with Waterford High School's Zack Fowler, who will be leading the Wildcats on the football field.
Sonora High's Chance Carter on VOL football: 08-31-2007 — Sonora's football team will play a difficult preseason schedule, but Chance Carter belives the schedule will give them an advantage in extended VOL play.
Happy Cows commercial with new Real California Milk seal: 09-05-2007 — Watch the Happy Cows commercial with the new Real California Milk seal ending.
MJC's quarterback Chad Draper: 08-30-2007 — Modesto Junior College quarterback, Chad Draper, is number one ranked for junior colleges with a 71.8 pass percentage.
Jesse Horta is a marked man for Atwater soccer: 08-27-2007 — Watch an interview with Atwater High School's Jesse Horta, who will be leading Atwater in soccer this year. Last year Horta scored 26 goals in 21 games.
Critical Mass cyclists raising awareness: 08-29-2007 — When together, they call themselves Critical Mass, a group of cyclists that meet the last Friday of every month at Tenth Street Place in downtown Modesto.
Color the Skies hot air balloon festival 2006: 08-29-2007 — The Color the Skies Hot Air Balloon Festival is coming to Ripon's Mistlin Sports Park on September 1 and 2. The festival will benefit the Children's Hospital Central California. Get in the mood for balloon travel in this video from the 2006 event. For more information visit www.colortheskies.com.
Mike Serpa apologizes to MID: 08-28-2007 — In the video, MID Director Mike Serpa aplogizes for recent conduct with Modesto Irrigation District employees. Serpa is not seen on camera, but can be heard speaking. Footage provided by MID.
Pitman's Heather Cotter is top rated in tennis: 08-21-2007 — Heather Cotter will be leading Pitman High School's tennis team this fall. Cotter discusses her summer, her emotions on the court, and what gives her a competitive edge over opponents.
Greg Laurie Harvest Crusade 2007: 08-25-2007 — Greg Laurie is pastor to one of the largest churches in the country. His Billy Grahm-like evangelistic meetings came to California State University Stanislaus on Friday. Performers included Jeremy Camp and Katinas.
Pro-medical marijuana rally in Modesto: 08-22-2007 — A pro-medical marijuana rally took place in front of the Stanislaus County Courthouse in Modesto on Wednesday.