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🌱 How hot will it get in Modesto during this week’s advisory?
You won't want to miss Jesse & Joy at Gallo Center for the Arts – Mary Stuart Rogers Theater on the Modesto Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How hot will it get in Modesto during this week's advisory?
- How serious is West Nile virus getting in Stanislaus County?
Also on today's calendar: Summer Ender '26 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Hot with periods of sun, temps: high: 100, low: 73.
- Thursday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 103 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Heat advisory affecting Northern California Wednesday and Thursday (sacbee.com) — A heat advisory is in effect for Modesto and much of Central Stanislaus County from 10 a.m. Wednesday through 10 p.m. Thursday, with highs near 100 and warm nights. Residents are urged to stay hydrated, limit midday outdoor activity, check on vulnerable neighbors, and never leave children or pets in vehicles as heat illness risks increase. 
• West Nile virus cases rise in California, Stanislaus County reports hospitalizations (kcra.com) — Stanislaus County is seeing a worrying rise in West Nile virus, with five confirmed cases and three hospitalizations, and Modesto health providers urging residents to seek care quickly if symptoms appear. Local officials recommend using mosquito repellent and clearing standing water around homes, as older adults face the highest risk for severe complications.
📸 Around Modesto
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Modesto
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★ Featured events ★
- Jesse & Joy at Gallo Center for the Arts – Mary Stuart Rogers Theater →
Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St, Modesto
7:30 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- K Writing Workshop - Room 4
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter Modesto, CA 95358
9:00 am - Robotics & Engineering
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter Modesto, CA 95358
10:00 am - 3D Print and Design
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter CC Rm 9
12:00 pm - Imagination Station: Grades 3-5
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter MC RMs 4 & 6
12:00 pm - Performance Lab, Exploring Acting & Theatre Arts
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter MC
1:00 pm - 7/8 ELA Enrichment - MC Rms. 4/6
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter Modesto, CA 95358
10:45 am - M.S. Think Tank (study hall)
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter MC C-Lab
12:45 pm - Flag Football vs Pitman
James C. Enochs High 3201 Sylvan Ave, Modesto, CA 95355, USA
5:00 pm - Frosh Football vs Buhach Colony
James C. Enochs High 1000 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355, USA
7:00 pm - JV Football @ Buhach Colony
James C. Enochs High 2201 Fruitland Ave, City of Atwater, CA 95301, USA
5:00 pm - Summer Ender '26 →
3000 Fulkerth Rd, Turlock
11:00 am
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 26
📣 Modesto Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good evening neighbors… my mom had a kitten dropped off at her house a couple of days ago, it's probably a month old and we need to find a home for it.
She lives in the country so there are many predators that can get it,, but right now it's found a nice hiding spot. My mom has been putting water and… (Nextdoor Ceres Airport Side) - Is this your dog?
She's been roaming all night on crowslanding rd and Grayson rd (Nextdoor Ceres Airport Side)
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Recreation Leader (Hourly) in Modesto. Apply here.
- Ansible Government Solutions posted a job opening for Certified Phlebotomy Technician in Modesto. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Modesto here.
🗞 Nearby News
Riverbank
- Young and the Restless Spoilers: Victoria Newman and Kyle Abbott Hook Up Again, Phyllis Nearly Exposes It (soapoperamagazine.com)
- Football Recap: Waterford Rallies from Way Back to Top Beyer (maxpreps.com)
Ok Modesto! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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