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News10's Contributor of the Month: Mark Mazzaferro

Submitted by Maneeza Iqbal on Tuesday, July 19th, 8:50 am
News10's Contributor of the Month: Mark Mazzaferro

The self-proclaimed nut of Vacaville has a big job. Vacaville’s Public Information Officer Mark Mazzaferro manages the city’s website, Twitter account, Facebook page, creates YouTube videos, sends out press releases, manages the government TV station, overlooks Vacaville’s emergency radio and a lot more.

Mazzaferro has been with the city of Vacaville for five years, but has worked as a PIO for 12.

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Moband concert series returns Thursday

Submitted by Elizabeth Bishop, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, June 7th, 2011, 3:49pm
Moband concert series returns Thursday

Summer really has arrived! Join thousands of your neighbors for six Thursday evenings in Modesto's Graceada Park. This is Modesto's best lawn party! So pack a picnic and head to Mancini Bowl for MoBand. Picnicking starts at 6 p.m. The concerts start promptly at 8 p.m.

This year's theme is "Simply Fabulous."

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Teens pledge not to text and drive

Submitted by admin on Monday, May 30th, 8:47 am

BY THE NUMBERS Alex presented his pledges to the Modesto City Schools Board earlier this month, and is working out how to take his campaign to other high schools and eventually statewide. Board President Sue Zwahlen, an emergency room nurse, ...

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Sutter Tracy to hold Children's Health & Safety Fair May 21

Submitted by Sutter Health CVR
Friday, May 13th, 2011, 9:00am
Sutter Tracy to hold Children's Health & Safety Fair May 21

TRACY – The popular Children’s Health and Safety Fair is set for Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Sutter Tracy Community Hospital (STCH), 1420 NorthTracy Boulevard. Annually STCH, a Sutter Health affiliate, provides more than 5,000 attendees with valuable health screenings, information and family fun, including the popular rock wall.

Attendees will experience a wealth of information and resources; with over 50 booths and exhibits from community health agencies, California Highway Patrol and the Fire Department.

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7th Annual Memorial Ride in Modesto kicks off May 14

Submitted by admin on Saturday, May 7th, 4:34 pm
7th Annual Memorial Ride in Modesto kicks off May 14
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5 things to do this weekend

Submitted by Elizabeth Bishop, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 6th, 2011, 10:19am
5 things to do this weekend

Looking for something to do with the family this weekend? Our friends at MomsLikeMe have these 5 picks:

Berryfest
When: May 7 and May 8, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Placer County Fairgrounds
What: A celebration of all things strawberry with food and music
Tips: Be sure to check the Kids Fun Zone!
More info: BerryFest

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John Muir elementary students to receive bike helmets in honor of Amgen

Submitted by Sharon Ito
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011, 4:29pm
John Muir elementary students to receive bike helmets in honor of Amgen

MODESTO - On Friday, May 6 at 2 p.m., more than 400 bicycle helmets and education curriculum booklets will be given to students at John Muir Elementary School (1215 Lucern Avenue) during a school assembly for the 2011 Amgen Tour of California Stage 3 Finish in Modesto.

City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department staff will talk to students about the 2011 Amgen Tour of California (Modesto will host the Stage 3 Finish on Tuesday, May 17), the sport of cycling, helmet safety and healthy living.

The helmets were sponsored by Rabobank and the Stanislaus Bicycle Club sponsored the Education Curriculum Booklets.

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