Ranch split awaits Stanislaus County board this week

The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors, meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, will consider the proposal to divide the 2,300-acre Willms ranch into 42 parcels of 40 to 69 acres. The Stanislaus Audubon Society opposes the plan, saying it threatens several bird species. Basement, Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th St.

• The Modesto City Council Finance Committee, meeting at 5 p.m. today, will talk about golf courses and staffing at Modesto Centre Plaza. Room 2005, Tenth Street Place.

• The council's Economic Development Committee has a special meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday to interview applicants for the Planning Commission. Room 6105, Tenth Street Place.

• Neither the Modesto City Council nor the Modesto Irrigation District board meets this week.