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Nostalgic restaurant is coming back to Modesto, and not just because people miss it

A decorated Modesto entrepreneur said he is reopening the popular restaurant to “prove a point.”

15 hours ago

VIDEO: Yosemite’s ‘All-Year’ highway opened 100 years ago. Mariposa celebrates Hwy 140

California

VIDEO: Yosemite’s ‘All-Year’ highway opened 100 years ago. Mariposa celebrates Hwy 140

Updated September 24, 2026 at 7:35 PM

Old Fig Garden home prices are soaring. This $1.2M home showcases the reasons why

Central Valley

Old Fig Garden home prices are soaring. This $1.2M home showcases the reasons why

Updated September 19, 2026 at 8:53 PM

Fresno Greek Festival has lots of new food options this year. What’s a Smyrna meatball?

Central Valley

Fresno Greek Festival has lots of new food options this year. What’s a Smyrna meatball?

Updated September 16, 2026 at 8:26 AM

Pasta sauce like grandma used to make. Clovis business goes all-in on family recipe

Central Valley

Pasta sauce like grandma used to make. Clovis business goes all-in on family recipe

September 9, 2026 at 6:30 AM

Stanislaus ranks high in U.S. for food-processing jobs. Check out some openings

Business

Stanislaus ranks high in U.S. for food-processing jobs. Check out some openings

Updated August 25, 2026 at 12:59 PM

86-year-old CA man won’t call himself an influencer, but his videos inspire

California

86-year-old CA man won’t call himself an influencer, but his videos inspire

August 18, 2026 at 3:39 PM

Drybar Fresno opens at The Avenue as latest venture for this entrepreneurial family

Central Valley

Drybar Fresno opens at The Avenue as latest venture for this entrepreneurial family

Updated August 18, 2026 at 9:22 AM

Beer is being served from a school bus in Modesto. Converting it took years

California

Beer is being served from a school bus in Modesto. Converting it took years

August 14, 2026 at 4:49 PM

What’s better than tri-tip? Central Valley stone fruit, says this nostalgia poll

Central Valley

What’s better than tri-tip? Central Valley stone fruit, says this nostalgia poll

August 14, 2026 at 2:23 PM

She took her one-woman show off Broadway. It’s home in Fresno for a final run

Central Valley

She took her one-woman show off Broadway. It’s home in Fresno for a final run

Updated August 14, 2026 at 7:19 AM

Inside Billionaire Bunker: What the enclave was like before Bezos and Brady

Business

Inside Billionaire Bunker: What the enclave was like before Bezos and Brady

Updated September 3, 2026 at 4:01 AM

Going to miss O’Brien’s Chaka sandwich? This copycat is less than half the price

Central Valley

Going to miss O’Brien’s Chaka sandwich? This copycat is less than half the price

Updated August 11, 2026 at 5:58 PM

Limited menu and long history: What to expect at Modesto Silos’ not-so-soft opening

Central Valley

Limited menu and long history: What to expect at Modesto Silos’ not-so-soft opening

July 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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