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In preparation for the upcoming holidays, the Newman and Gustine Post Offices are looking to hire additional workers as online orders surge.
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50 Years Ago From the Archives of The West Side Index • Sept. 16, 1971
Stanislaus County has compiled an online resource guide to provide a directory of helpful information for residents as we deal with the impacts of the drought, including regional programs for well users and available funding for disadvantaged communities to access clean drinking water. Sever…
Merced County Association of Governments and the Social Services Transportation Advisory Council are seeking community input about the future of public transportation in Merced County.
The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors next Tuesday will consider the 2021-2022 Recommended Final Budget, which aims to increase funding for services impacted by the pandemic.
The Commission on Aging, an advisory council to the Area Agency on Aging Division of Stanislaus County seeks three volunteers to serve as At-Large Members.
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From creating his own board games to inventing handy tools, Turlock resident Juan Pineda Sanchez has always been a self-made entrepreneur. Now, he’s taken that passion for success and started his own solar panel cleaning business which services Newman, Gustine and beyond.
An aerial photo of the historic West Side Theatre marque’s neon lights made for a picturesque scene on a recent evening.
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Two Gustine schools are giving thanks for an unexpected windfall that came their way from the estate of a long-time champion of education and agriculture.
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Representative Josh Harder, D-Turlock, was joined by Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland to discuss the drought and water conservation last week. Harder and Haaland both pledged to find solutions to help the Central Valley navigate through the drought.
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The Gustine community came out to for a memorial walk on Sept. 11 to honor those who lost their lives following the terrorist attack 20 years ago.
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The California State Water Resources Board issued curtailment orders to 45 water rights holders in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Delta, including the Turlock Irrigation District. These orders could cause water shortages in the coming years if they stay in place for an extended period of time.
50 Years Ago From the Archives of The West Side Index • Sept. 9, 1971
The popular Fall Market and Newman Eats returns to downtown Newman starting on Friday.
Stanislaus County officials are looking for more information on what caused interruptions to 911 calls over the holiday weekend.
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The Gustine High School English Department has a new big collection of books to offer students thanks to a $3,000 donation from the Gustine Traveling Library and nonprofit organization Central Valley United Inc.
Federal funds for water projects in the southern region of the Central Valley could help Gustine finish the water loop line from North Avenue to East Avenue, which will create a more stable and safe water distribution system.
The Labor Day weekend is approaching,and many Californians are preparing to close out the summer with a road trip. In anticipation of the increased traffic that often accompanies a holiday weekend, the California Highway Patrol will implement a Maximum Enforcement Period.
Alondra Meza Camarillo is the first student representative on the Gustine School Board and hopes to be a bridge for students and board members.
50 Years Ago From the Archives of The West Side Index • AUG. 26, 1971
The 20-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack will be remembered locally with a memorial walk in Gustine.
Local health officials continue to push out the message to get vaccinated, wear a mask and keep social distancing as hospitals in the area report an increase of COVID-19 cases.
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The festa that draws thousands of people to Gustine to share their faith and celebrate their heritage will once again be an in-person event.
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For 31 years Kiyo Yamamoto has been organizing and overseeing the volleyball tournament that has become a part of the Newman Fall Festival tradition. For 34 years she has also managed the adult volleyball recreation league in Newman. That’s an impressive span considering her only previous ex…
The $1 trillion federal infrastructure package is being touted as a victory for the country’s roads, water storage, internet capabilities and public works systems, but how will it benefit Newman and Gustine?
For the first time since 2003, California voters next month will decide whether or not to recall the state’s governor after a petition to remove Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom received more than 1.7 million signatures.
Safe Kids Stanislaus – led by Doctors Medical Center and Stanislaus County Police Activities League – is hosting free car seat checks in Patterson on Saturday.
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Newman FFA members were excited to be able to have students participate and exhibit their livestock animals at the Stanislaus County Fair this past July. It was such a great experience for all those who participated and an overall success for exhibitors in the show ring and the auction.
The FFA American Farmer Degree is the highest degree an FFA member can receive in the FFA Organization. The American Farmer FFA Degree symbolizes the recipient’s dedication to his or her chapter and the organization.
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The story behind some of Newman’s oldest buildings will soon be on display thanks the a community service project undertaken by the Newman Rotary Club.
The unemployment rates in Stanislaus and Merced counties dropped during the month of July and continues to be below the year-ago estimate, according to the latest numbers from the Employment Development Department.
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Harvest season is here and that means the country roads surrounding Newman and Gustine will see a flurry of activity as farmers start to reap their crops, which can pose some hazards for motorists.
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When Wing It On Wheels rolls into town for the Newman Fall Festival, it will be a homecoming for owner and operator Manuel Duarte and a return to the spot where his journey to make his culinary dream a reality first began.
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The Gustine Police Department will soon have new patches that are a better representation of the community adorning their uniforms.
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Kelsey Wysinger, and her boyfriend Anthony Palomino, are ready to pamper dogs around the West Side with the launch of their mobile grooming business, Paw Spaw.
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Gustine resident Lorraine Mendonca celebrated her 100th birthday Friday and it included a well-attended party with her friends, sweet treats and multiple games of Bingo to celebrate
50 Years Ago From the Archives of The West Side Index AUG. 19, 1971
Stanislaus State students were getting ready to head back to the classroom in a little over a week when they were informed they would have to wait a little bit longer.
Monday, August 23: Two chicken enchiladas, refried beans, corn & tomato, orange juice
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