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šŸŒ± Where can Modesto drivers still find the cheapest gas this week?

Modesto, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Modesto! Weā€™re your go-to source for whatā€™s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Where can Modesto drivers still find the cheapest gas this week?
  • How one Modesto native became a true ā€œLegend of the Cruiseā€
  • Where Modesto kids can get free lunches and fresh produce today

Also on today's calendar: Laugh Lounge Comedy and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Hot, with a high of 102 and low of 65 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 99, low: 64.
  • Sunday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 97 and low of 64 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Motorists hoping for some pump price relief (oakdaleleader.com) ā€” Modesto drivers are still paying steep prices at the pump, with the cityā€™s average at $5.81 per gallon as of June 8, and a spread from $5.23 to $6.79 across 201 stations. Prices are slightly lower than a month ago but far higher than last year, even as the national average falls. Nearby cities like Stockton and San Jose are seeing modest declines too.
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2. Legend of the Cruise 2026 (modestoview.com) ā€” Modestoā€™s own Jennifer Mullen is celebrated as a 2026 ā€œLegend of the Cruiseā€ for decades of championing the cityā€™s classic-car culture and Graffiti Summer. From Modesto Junior College days to leading Visit Modesto and co-chairing major events, sheā€™s helped shape everything from cruise routes to Amgen Tour stages and local scholarships.
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3. Modesto City Schools adds traveling farmers market to summer free lunch program (modbee.com) ā€” Families in Modesto can access free weekday summer lunches and a new traveling farmers market at multiple neighborhood parks now through July, with lunches continuing through July 31. No ID is required, kids eat on site, and the district is highlighting fresh, locally grown produce and nutrition education, including special Farm to Summer activities later this month.
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4. Growers use pressure bombs to fine-tune irrigation (dailydemocrat.com) ā€” A Modesto-based agriculture reporter explains how walnut growers in nearby San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties are using ā€œpressure bombsā€ to measure tree water stress and fineā€‘tune irrigation. By timing water use to tree needs and cheaper power periods, farmers can cut costs, conserve groundwater, and improve nut quality. The story offers a window into how orchards around Modesto are adapting to tighter water rules.
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5. What a very strong El NiƱo means for Northern California (kcra.com) ā€” Modesto is highlighted as one of the Northern California cities that saw rainfall roughly double during past very strong El NiƱo winters, sometimes bringing flooding. NOAA now says another potentially very strong El NiƱo is forming, raisingā€”but not guaranteeingā€”the odds of a wetter winter. Residents are urged to prep early by clearing drains, checking flood risk, and updating emergency alerts.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

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  • Hello neighbors.
    I just wanted to share a story....I rescued this girl about 3 yrs ago from Newman animal shelter. I saw her pic and felt a calling. She was aboutā€¦ (Nextdoor Wesson Ranch)
  • Meet Mellow!
    This little guy starts purring as soon as you touch him. We called him Mellow because his personality is just so chill (of course feel free to changeā€¦ (Nextdoor Wyldewood Grove)
  • Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Laundry Worker (Part Time) in Modesto. Apply here.
  • Smart & Final posted a job opening for Service Clerk - 811 Modesto in Modesto. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Modesto here.

Ok Modesto! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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