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As a local multi-media source for news, and information, The Riverbank News prides itself in covering community news stories around the Riverbank area of the Central Valley. We keep you informed about local and state government, as well as, issues that affect your life and your community. Recognizing the value placed on time, The Riverbank News delivers not only local, but county, state and bay ar

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09/09/2024

Celebrate your 64th birthday – Thinking about retiring and what is next can be stressful so take time to enjoy your birthday, relax and then start planning.

With all the coverage options and first-time enrollment deadlines, people should begin planning early – and not wait until their 65th birthday to start thinking about their retirement health insurance needs and options.

09/09/2024

The Department of Insurance currently employs more than 200 sworn officers to detect, investigate, and respond to insurance fraud statewide.

The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud estimates the national economic impact of insurance fraud is $308.6 billion each year – almost $1,000 per year for every single American.

09/09/2024

Though reports on jobs suggest the market is now flooded with openings, working professionals looking to change careers or switch firms know the reality of modern job hunting is no walk in the park.

Reports indicate that there was an average of one opening for every two applicants on the professional social networking site LinkedIn at the onset of summer 2023

09/08/2024

Beginning Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations in mid-September, when millions of people of Hispanic descent are celebrating their own or their ancestors’, home nations’ independence, makes a lot of sense.

The mid-month beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month has sparked many people’s curiosity since 1968.

09/08/2024

Well, after watching two more hours of this story, an adoring look back at the man who served two terms as our 40th president, we can report that there is definitely one thing worse: An actor without a movie.

But this is not an "SNL" skit, despite the fact that Jon Voight appears throughout with a heavy Russian accent as a KGB spy, but we'll get to that. This is a 135-minute film that demands a lot more depth.

09/08/2024

We had some idea of where we wanted to go, though; we knew we wanted to say something.

The little future tellers we were titled the story “The New World of Mystery,” and what a mystery it was.

09/08/2024

The Golden State earned the number two ranking in a recent personal-finance website WalletHub report on 2024’s Most Fun States in America.

The data set ranges from movie costs to the accessibility of national parks to nightlife options per capita.

09/07/2024

Thomas Wade Landry is born in Mission, Texas, on September 11. Landry would become the first head coach of the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League, a job he held for 29 seasons.

The fourth annual Miss America Pageant is held in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on September 6. Miss Philadelphia, Ruth Malcomson, wins the pageant.

09/07/2024

There isn’t a better time to make your first excursion to the crown jewel of the Sierra or a repeat trip, for that matter.

I’d be lying if I said it was my favorite hike given it doesn't end above 10,000 feet on a mountain summit.

09/07/2024

We had barely gotten underway when my daughter stated, more than asked, “So, you’re taking notes for a column.” Which, I kind of was, at least in my head. I knew there would be plenty of moments to remember.

Or the fact that she was initially petrified of the pink bathtub and didn’t want to even stand in it, let alone take a bath.

09/07/2024

Join in this fall and become a Discover the Flyway docent with Yolo Basin Foundation to provide outdoor learning opportunities for K-12th grade students.

Bat biologists from the preserve and CDFW will lead small groups around the visitor center or along the River Walk or Boardwalk Trail.

09/06/2024

All events are offered at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park, at I-5 and Eight Mile Road, Stockton.

On Saturday, Sept. 7, the viewing begins at 7:25 p.m. and features Saturn, M13 (Star Cluster), and M57 (Ring Nebula).

09/06/2024

This contest is an opportunity for students to contribute to a healthier future while expressing their artistic talents.

Selected entries will be featured in the 2025 bilingual calendar, highlighting ways individuals can improve air quality and quality of life for all Valley residents.

09/06/2024

It’s the final call for the Modesto Symphony Orchestra Picnic at the Pops event, Dancing in the Street: Music of Motown.

A Fall Festival being put on through the Farmington United Methodist Church is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26 and will run from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; it will be hosted at Jacob Strojan Park, at 25626 Elm St., adjacent to the church.

09/06/2024

AB 1892 was inspired by Flora’s experience joining the Sacramento County Sheriff on a large sting operation to track down and apprehend criminals who target kids for sexual exploitation.

“To keep it simple; AB 1892 gives judges the authority to expedite search warrants if probable cause is determined that child exploitation is taking place,” Flora explained of the bill.

09/05/2024

CDFW wildlife areas in the Sacramento Valley, San Joaquin Valley, Imperial Valley and the Palo Verde Valley are prime destinations for public land dove hunters.

Safflower, sunflower, wheat, milo and millet are the most common grain crops planted at CDFW wildlife areas in preparation for the dove opener.

09/05/2024

In the aftermath of a disaster, having updated documents and other information readily available can help victims apply for the relief available from the IRS and other agencies.

Taxpayers can begin getting ready for a disaster with a preparedness plan that includes protecting and duplicating essential documents, creating lists of property and knowing where to find information if needed.

09/05/2024

Some material is presented in English while other material is presented in Spanish, allowing for more natural transitions and exposing children to both languages in an inviting environment.

On Saturday, Sept. 14, join in as the University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners visit the local branch to help attendees at the 2 p.m. program create a California Native Plant Garden.

09/05/2024

On the road, the varsity football boys came back with a massive victory that hopefully sets the tone for their season in a new league.

Riverbank varsity has a bye this week on Friday, and plays next at home, on Sept. 13, hosting Florin High School from Sacramento County.

09/04/2024

The regular feature is a roundup of the top five activities of the week.

During the 72-hour holiday enforcement effort, CHP officers made over 1,100 arrests for driving under the influence and issued more than 27,000 citations, with over 16,200 for speeding alone.

09/04/2024

Hoyt has attended almost every tournament hosted by the Oakdale Pickleball Club and has helped encourage outreach to players in Riverbank and the surrounding area.

Teams entered in the tournaments are encouraged to give themselves fun and unique team names, most of which are filled with pickle puns.

09/04/2024

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents more than 30,000 fundraisers in 197 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education, and certification programs.

This year, the AFP Yosemite Chapter created a new Award category: Spirit of the Valley Award.

09/04/2024

Last year, more than 45,000 volunteers turned out over the course of September, including at over 600 cleanup sites on Coastal Cleanup Day itself.

Since the event’s launch in 1985, about 1.8 million volunteers have helped remove more than 27 million pounds of trash from thousands of miles of California’s beaches and inland shorelines.

09/04/2024

Residents can look for changes in the coming year, with more funding to collect, reuse and recycle more containers.

Supermarket chains Save Mart and Smart and Final will get over $2 million each for reverse vending machines in 19 counties, including Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties.

09/03/2024

The event, now in its 47th year, is an opportunity to learn about universities as well as the advantages of a Delta education.

Learn about different majors and careers, and how to complete transfer requirements at Delta while earning an Associate Degree.

09/03/2024

These new board members bring diverse experiences to this leadership body, including decades of experience in business administration, real estate market and healthcare.

With local offices in Merced, San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties for the Heart of the Valley Chapter, more information is available by visiting the website at redcross.org/hov or calling 209-645-1239.

09/03/2024

To date, more than one million people with severe disabilities have been approved through this accelerated, policy-compliant disability process, which now includes a total of 287 conditions.

The Compassionate Allowances program quickly identifies claims where the applicant’s medical condition or disease clearly meets Social Security’s statutory standard for disability.

09/03/2024

The filmmakers have set their tale in a modern, generic Europe and made it very clear that this movie is based on the graphic novel by James O'Barr, but the 1994 film adaptation starring Brandon Lee hovers over it like, well, a stubborn crow.

That's a hint that director Rupert Sanders will have a tendency to consistently pick the stylish option over the honest one in this film.

09/02/2024

The September session is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 5 at Escalon United Methodist Church, 2000 Jackson Ave., Escalon, starting at 1 p.m.

Guest speaker David Yee will present a program on the topic: The Hum of Hummingbirds.

09/02/2024

The data set ranges from the average number of hours worked per week to the share of workers with multiple jobs to the average leisure time spent per day.

New York has the longest average commute time, which is 1.9 times longer than in South Dakota, the state with the shortest.

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