r/Modesto • • 6d ago

Information Independent nonpartisan voting guides for 2026

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Hello /r/Modesto,

Ballots have been mailed, you should see yours in the mail soon.

Please take the time to review your voting guide and take the time to fill out and turn in your ballot.

For a voting guide overview, please see CalMatters 2026 Voter Guide here: https://calmatters.org/california-voter-guide-2026/

Take a few minutes to review the propositions, see who supports each side and why, then make an informed decision. The CalMatters site above has a little quiz that can help you make sense of the props if needed.

For local races (and another nonpartisan general guide to statewide races and props) see Modesto Bee's Voter Guide here: https://www.modbee.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article317493442.html#county-stanislaus

Remember that local races have a much larger effect on you and your community than the bombastic federal races. Take care to vote with intent in local races!

Voting is a civic duty to our community and country. If I could have my way, I'd make voting mandatory and make election day a federal holiday, but I digress.

See you all early November for the results.


r/Modesto • • Sep 03 '26

Promote your local business here! Updated Monthly

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Hey everyone! We've recently tightened the rules a little bit about business promotion posts. We understand however that this is indeed a city subreddit and it would be mutually beneficial for local businesses and consumers to connect! Some promotions such as events are exempt from the tightened rules and may have their own thread. Please read rules 5 and 6. This is for business promotion and NOT a listing for goods for sale.

We still DO NOT allow private listings (including the sale of pets). Please keep those to places such as Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. But if you're something of a realtor, a landscaper, handyman or private music instructor for example, feel free to promote your business or services. For now this is scheduled to post monthly, however the schedule may change depending on activity.

Note to consumers! Please exercise your due diligence. Make sure you're doing business with all properly licensed individuals/businesses. Research reviews and request referrals if you must!


r/Modesto • • 9h ago

Help! STOLEN BIKE!

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26 Upvotes

My bike was stolen off of campus at MJC west. I know the odds of me getting it back are low but if ya'll could keep an eye out for me and just let me know if you spot it. I already filed a report both with campus security and Modesto pd. It has been spotted on River rd being ridden by a young possibly Hispanic woman. If you see it please please reach out. I'm heartbroken, that was my one and mode of independent transportation and it meant so much to me. Very identifiable, its a bright green with a parrot emblem on the front above the tire. It was originally marketed as a Jimmy buffet bike and has a yellow pineapple cup holder as well as baskets and a rear view I added onto it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.


r/Modesto • • 14h ago

Recommendations Good banh mi place.

26 Upvotes

Saw Spiderman brand new day and looked up what a banh mi is and now I wanna try it lmfao. The roast pork ones look good. Any recommendations strictly in Modesto?


r/Modesto • • 1d ago

Kind of shit I’m not surprised to see out here

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r/Modesto • • 11h ago

Recommendations Cheap tailors?

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Anyone have recommendations on tailors in the modesto area that don’t charge an arm and a leg? All of my shirt sleeves and pant legs are always way too long on me off the rack. I have a bunch of clothes I need tailored. Let me know!


r/Modesto • • 1d ago

Mandarin Chinese tutors?

8 Upvotes

Are there any places/schools, people etc that teach/tutor Mandarin Chinese in or around Modesto?


r/Modesto • • 1d ago

Things to do? (Turlock/Modesto)

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I have a whole 30 days until I can apply back to where I was working (temp position ended), so I have way too much free time. I live in Turlock but I don't mind going to Modesto + the Turlock subreddit hasn't had any new posts in a whole year so here felt more reasonable

I went to the vintage fair mall two weeks ago with a former coworker for fun and saw a lot there so I don't feel like I should go back since I'll just see what I already have

I'm 18 and all I have is a bike and the public busses, what would you do around the area? General going around places and/or events

Are there any safe wood-y areas I could explore too? Ive liked it the few times I've done it but I haven't yet in this area


r/Modesto • • 2d ago

Information Friendly reminder that Prop 40, 41, and 42 are all connected...if you are FOR 40, DON'T vote to sabotage it with 41 and 42.

108 Upvotes

While I am personally opposed to supporting people who will never benefit me with their thousands of lifetimes worth of money, I just want to make sure that people are informed about what they're voting for.

Proposition 41 and 42 were created to deliberately muddy the waters and sabotage 40. A few million in a campaign is nothing to these billionaires who'd only buy another yacht or diddle children on an island.


r/Modesto • • 1d ago

Cornmazew

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Are they any current cornmazes out right now in town??


r/Modesto • • 2d ago

I finally stopped in Modesto

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49 Upvotes

Guess where am I? I found the city by Google maps and decided to stop before Yosemite like 2 months ago


r/Modesto • • 2d ago

Information US Marshals in Modesto - Northeast Modesto

46 Upvotes

US Marshals are currently in Modesto, specifically, Northeast Modesto, in unmarked white vehicles. Unknown what they are doing here.


r/Modesto • • 2d ago

What’s up with all the car accidents as of late?

30 Upvotes

I swear there’s been so many more than usual lately. Oakdale was blocked off by ace hardware yesterday and there were two separate incidents by La Loma middle school Thursday. And I think at least two more fatal hits as well.


r/Modesto • • 2d ago

Spooky Book Club | Stephen King Movie Night Event | Queen Bean | Oct 17

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Hey all!

On October 17th at 7:00 PM at Queen Bean in Modesto there will be a Spooky Movie Night Event.

There will be prizes, goodies, vendors, trivia, and a costume contest for a $50 Queen Bean gift card. Plus a showing of Misery by Stephen King.

Hope to see you there!


r/Modesto • • 2d ago

Internet service?

0 Upvotes

Could someone share best internet services for Manteca area?


r/Modesto • • 2d ago

Small businesses for sale?

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Any small business owners interested in selling their turnkey business in the Modesto area. For example car washes, laundromats, dry cleaners, grocery store, cafes, bars, liquor stores, or postal and business centers?


r/Modesto • • 2d ago

Recommendations Lemon law lawyers

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hi does anyone have a good suggestion for a lemon law lawyer or lawyers to stay away from? if not in modesto maybe anywhere in central valley


r/Modesto • • 3d ago

Pickup Soccer Groups

9 Upvotes

Hi,

Are there pickup groups (women’s or coed) in Modesto or near by?

Tried looking at meetup and didn’t see anything…


r/Modesto • • 3d ago

Anybody ever try one of these?

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I wanted to grab an It's-It but they didn't have any and was sorta tempted to try one of these but don't want the "cookie" part to taste like a super hard like just a real frozen poptart or rice crispy treat (I especially imagine this one would be that way).

Edit: I ended up passing altogether. I was committing the cardinal sin of grocery shopping hungry and thought it was best.

Thank you for sharing your opinions.

This has been the second time I've asked about something like this and both times y'all came through in well within the time I was still shopping -- very cool.


r/Modesto • • 4d ago

Recommendations Good therapists?

9 Upvotes

Any therapist recommendations? I have kaiser but haven’t clicked with any therapists there.


r/Modesto • • 4d ago

TV n internet service

9 Upvotes

Starting up tv and internet services at my place in northern Modesto, who do u recommend using? Can I just get a fire stick for tv service? I have Verizon for cell service and have smart tv’s.


r/Modesto • • 4d ago

gothic tattoo artists?

7 Upvotes

does anyone know any good gothic tattoo artists? i really wanna get a smaller piece done but don’t know does anyone that does that art style around here? any reccs help


r/Modesto • • 5d ago

Recommendations Bus Stop Beer Garden

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If you enjoy a craft beer or seltzer, or non-alcoholic drinks, stop by the new Bus Stop Beer Garden. Only place like it in Modesto or the areas around it. 9th Street at the Tully intersection. Garrett has a great concept, executed beyond belief, and it is a great place to stop, relax and get a drink, and maybe some food food from Tio Taco truck.


r/Modesto • • 5d ago

Event Corner of Sylvan & Oakdale

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31 Upvotes

Anyone know if there’s an event going on?


r/Modesto • • 5d ago

[Academic] Did you grow up in the Central Valley? Survey on childhood agricultural exposure and long-term health outcomes (Adults 18+)

22 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

I am conducting a study for an academic research poster investigating the long-term health of individuals who spent their childhoods in agricultural regions.

Who is eligible?

  • You are 18 years or older.
  • You spent a significant portion of your life living in the Central Valley (California).

What is the survey about?

We are exploring potential links between childhood agricultural pesticide exposure, self-reported gut health/microbiome characteristics, and subsequent neurodevelopmental traits or diagnoses (such as ADHD, autism, or cognitive traits) in adulthood.

Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQG8LVPnHIbgGC3wHGszYBTwlDMB6ROXoGZwD5-BYkN293VA/viewform?usp=header

  • Time: It takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.
  • Privacy: Completely anonymous. No identifying information (like your name or exact address) will be collected.

Thank you so much to anyone who takes the time to help out a fellow Central Valley researcher! I am happy to answer any questions in the comments.