While many California travelers zoom past on their way to somewhere supposedly more exciting, this agricultural hub offers surprising delights that won’t devastate your vacation budget. Modesto’s ...

If you're seeking a laidback California getaway with easy access to world-class wine and museums, head to a charming city ...

The California League might be ending its long run in Modesto, but pro baseball appears ready to remain.

Oil museum hosting stargazing event Saturday Canada's oil museum is teaming up with local amateur astronomers to offer a free night of stargazing in Oil Springs Saturday.

Cyriakus “Gus” Wagner became manager of the Tiki in September 2005, according to an article written by David Seymour of the McHenry Museum. At the time, Maisetti and her late husband, Mitch (1957-2014 ...

Even though many of these cities were established long ago, the name origins sometimes are more recent discoveries. McHenry Museum and Historical Society Executive Director David Seymour said ...

In a state where studio apartments in San Francisco rent for more than your entire monthly budget, Modesto stands as a beacon of fiscal sanity. The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment hovers ...

Children play in 2023 the Little Rainbows area at the Modesto Children’s Museum. Modesto Children’s Museum – Built for kids, there are plenty of activities at this downtown spot.

The McHenry Museum is looking to create space for new services to honor long-time volunteer archivist Janet Lancaster.

The McHenry County Historical Society and Museum is joining with other institutions in McHenry and Lake counties for the inaugural Museum Week. It aims to foster a sense of community pride by ...

Inside Look is a Modesto Bee series where we take readers behind the scenes at restaurants, new businesses, local landmarks and news stories. As a child, playing with Barbies inspired her to know ...

The Barbie slogan “You Can Be Anything” motivated Modestan’s career & inspired her to open a downtown museum filled with her collection.