SACRAMENTO – The state on Thursday announced that Stanislaus County would receive $80 million to expand its jail.

MODESTO – The Stanislaus Economic Development and Workforce Alliance’s StanTogether campaign continues to grow toward its goal of 1,000 new hires between Feb. 1 and July 31.

TURLOCK – There are some changes and updates in the livestock department for the 2012 Stanislaus County Fair that kicks off on July 13 for a 10-day run.

MODESTO – Impressive sustainability initiatives and green hospitals will be among the topics of a series of free seminars at an upcoming exposition and conference.

TURLOCK – Country recording star and former “American Idol” contestant Kellie Pickler is slated to perform July 16 at the 2012 Stanislaus County Fair.

It’s not just you – gasoline prices at the pump are going up … and up.

MODESTO – Economic development officials in Stanislaus County are nudging local businesses into doing something they already want to do – hire just one more person.

A Central Valley man was promoted to corporate slotting manager for Dot Foods in Modesto.

OAKDALE – A longtime Stanislaus County resident and wine industry executive was named to the board of directors of an Oakdale-based bank at the beginning of the year.

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