Modesto — Modesto groundwater monitoring pilot begins public phase. Local officials and residents are weighing the trade-offs as the region faces overlapping pressures from growth, infrastructure fatigue, and economic transition. Reporters reviewed public records and interviewed community members to trace how policies have evolved across Modesto and neighboring areas. Data show both incremental improvements and recurring gaps that shape daily life. The Valley’s Dismal Freedo
Reporters reviewed public records and interviewed community members to trace how policies have evolved across San Joaquin County and neighboring areas.
