NEWMAN, Calif. – In two Trans-Valley League games last week, the Orestimba High boys basketball team continued its search for a league win.

The Newman Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Christmas festivities at the downtown plaza on Saturday. The celebration included visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Newman Volunteer Fire Department, performances from the Orestimba High School cheerleaders and it culminated with the lighting of the plaza and community Christmas tree.

Bob McConnell, whose life and work brought hope, compassion, and dedication to countless individuals, died on January 16. He was 97. McConnell was the founder of the TOSCA scholarship organization and a cherished member of the Newman community, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered for generations.

Bertha Rita Melendez, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Gustine, California, on January 1, 2025, at the age of 89.

2 天之前 · Orestimba girls bested by Sonora. Orestimba lost against Sonora back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Orestimba Warriors fell just short of the Sonora Wildcats by a score of 2-1. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 692nd ...

Orestimba boys’ soccer moves to first place in TVL standings following two-game slate

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2 天之前 · Around 8:25 p.m. Wednesday evening at approximately 8:25 p.m., the CHP responded to a traffic collision on Highway 33, north of Crows Landing Road.

Imagine visiting the Stanislaus County Fair this summer and the dairy and poultry barns are empty. That might be reality come July, as State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones implemented a ban last week on all California poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions at …

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