Modesto, the county seat of Stanislaus County, was founded in 1870 and was originally a stop on the railroad between Sacramento and Los Angeles. It was named after the Spanish word for “modest.”
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Recommended Resources
Big Valley Grace Community Church
Features a church that has ministries for children, students and other groups. Access the church’s library and review a statement of beliefs.
http://www.bigvalleygrace.org/
Provides access to city council information and government services. Includes local events calendar, city news, directory, maps and driving directions.
http://www.modestogov.com/
Contains details about the Jewish faith and values espoused by the congregation, as well as a calendar of upcoming events, the history of the congregation, and a member directory.
http://www.cbsmodesto.org/
Business and tourism information for residents, visitors and business owners throughout Modesto, CA. Includes chamber information, membership details, events/activities, member directory and regional links.
http://www.modchamber.org/
Modesto Convention & Visitors Bureau
Publicizes the area’s tourist attractions and events. There is also a tool to send digital postcards and a way to sign up for the bureau’s email list.
http://www.visitmodesto.com/
Learn about the college’s certificate and degree programs in accounting, English, forestry, physical education and other fields. Information on the institution’s clubs and official forms are provided.
http://www.mjc.edu/
Read about the library’s databases and send research questions to librarians. Other sections of the site list the library’s programs and annual reports.
http://www.stanislauslibrary.org/
Publishes news coverage of the city’s social life, business and sports. Also find out about the publication’s classifieds and subscribe to the newspaper.
http://www.modbee.com/