Modesto, CA news on Friday, October 16, 2026
In Modesto, CA on Friday, October 16, 2026: Weekend heat incoming; voter registration deadline approaches. Also: Modesto temperatures will heat up this weekend with rain arriving at an unspecified time; A Modesto man pleaded guilty to killing a bookstore clerk during a $45 robbery. Weather: Mostly clear skies today with a high of 82°F and light winds; rain expected this weekend.
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Headlines
- Modesto temperatures will heat up this weekend with rain arriving at an unspecified time.Modesto Bee ·
Safety & emergencies
Events & going out
- A Grammy-nominated band will perform its biggest hits at Modesto's Gallo Center soon.Modesto Bee ·
- Half of a famed country music duo will perform solo at Modesto's Gallo Center.Modesto Bee ·
- Turlock will host the Valley's first Stationery Fest, a new regional celebration.Modesto Bee ·
Sports
- Gregori boys JV soccer plays Turlock on January 26, 2027; watch live on NFHS Network.NFHS Network ·
- Gregori girls varsity basketball plays Riverbank on November 23, 2026; stream available.NFHS Network ·
Culture & arts
- Modesto's MAMA Awards voting window is closing; winners celebrate the best in local music.Modesto Bee ·
- A David Bowie fantasy classic is coming to a Turlock theater with a special live twist.Modesto Bee ·
Community & volunteering
- Police will lead an audience through Modesto homicide cases in a State Theatre program.Modesto Bee ·
Notices, lost & found
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