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Modesto residents find fall splendor can leave a mess

A boy rides his bike under trees Monday afternoon (11-24-14) in the courtyard adjacent to the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Modesto, CA.
A boy rides his bike under trees Monday afternoon (11-24-14) in the courtyard adjacent to the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Modesto, CA. Joan Barnett Lee jlee@modbee.com

It’s not called fall for nothing. While this time of year brings a gorgeous canopy of color to neighborhoods in Modesto, it also brings some work when the reds and golds come floating down. On Debbie Lane, off Rumble Road south of Tully Road, Steve Smith was clearing his lawn of a carpet of leaves Monday. It was a scene repeated thousands of times across town in recent days. Soon, most trees will be foliage-free until spring, but there still are a few clear, dry days before then to enjoy the show while out for a walk or bike ride.

This story was originally published November 24, 2014 at 6:28 PM with the headline "Modesto residents find fall splendor can leave a mess."

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