THE VOICE OF MODESTO

A Message Delivered to the MID Board (0)

2/04/10 •

First of all, I would like to congratulate MID on their press coverage in the McClatchy BEE this past weekend..  As I have been noticing in the previous two weeks, and again this past weekend, you must have a dream team getting your information in the newspaper. I especially love the way it is displayed [...]

Mayor Ridenour subpoenaed for trial. (0)

1/31/10 •

The Case of Lydia Lopez vs.  Sheriff Bill Pooley, Stanislaus County Office of the Sheriff Adam Christianson & the County of Stanislaus:  Case No. 621814, will begin on February 2, 2010.  The Jury selection will start on February 3, 2010.  This case began in 12-14-2007, when it was assigned a judge.  The lawsuit filed by [...]

Sheriff Christianson crosses the line. What you won’t see in the McClatchy Bee. (0)

1/27/10 •

“I will not directly ask any (sheriff’s) employee to choose sides or support me,” Christianson said. “I won’t create an environment where I demand or expect support for me.”

Adam Christianson as quoted from the Modesto Bee July 29th 2009

Tuesday’s Fiery MID meeting and the Accompanying Fireworks (0)

1/26/10 •

At today’s MID meeting we saw a vocal group of residents argue adamantly against the proposed 11% rate increase.  After many speakers (some who called for Allen Short’s ouster) presented their discussion points, by a vote of 3-2(the discenters being John Kidd and Cecil Hensley, our rates went up 7% immediately and study groups will be [...]