@DekeFarrow

Modesto Bee local news editor and breaking news and sometimes education reporter. Pronouns: I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together

 Modesto, CA
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Sports Notes: Here’s why a Modesto softball star chose to play in the SEC modbee.com/sports/high-schoo…

Sports Notes: Here’s why a Modesto softball star chose to play in the SEC

Samantha Nichols explains why she committed to the University of Florida. The junior infielder is a four-star national recruit.

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How will recreational opportunities change at #Woodward Reservor in #Stanislaus County under a new manager? modbee.com/news/politics-gov…

Stanislaus County dismissed as Woodward Reservoir park manager. What will change?

Irrigation District that owns it can’t say yet if events such as Fourth of July fireworks will continue.

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Titus Beers honors childhood friend, fuels win in Hughson debut against Escalon modbee.com/sports/high-schoo…

Titus Beers honors childhood friend, fuels win in Hughson debut against Escalon

Beers sat out the first six games due to transfer rules but the Hughson native had over 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

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Sac-Joaquin Section board to vote on new football playoff format modbee.com/sports/high-schoo…

Sac-Joaquin Section board to vote on new football playoff format

The new playoff format includes new bracket sizes and introduces high school bowl games as a way to shorten the prep football season.

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Loss of state funding could close this #Homeless shelter in #Modesto. modbee.com/news/politics-gov…

Stanislaus sends six-month termination notice for the low-barrier shelter in Modesto

County leaders are looking for answers after Homeless, Housing and Prevention funds were not included in the 2025-26 state budget.

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Watch as Turlock local competes for $1 million on new reality game show modbee.com/news/local/turloc…
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Stanislaus County public works sets the date for #Roselle Avenue closure near #Modesto. Major project modbee.com/news/local/articl…
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Pitman volleyball extends CCAL win streak to 39 with 4-set win in league opener modbee.com/sports/high-schoo…

Pitman volleyball extends CCAL win streak to 39 with 4-set win in league opener

Pitman’s volleyball team doesn’t have as much experience as years past, but still has a shot at a CCAL title. It started with Thursday’s win.

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High school football rankings: Conversion lifts CC to first win and back to No. 1 modbee.com/sports/high-schoo…

High school football rankings: Conversion lifts CC to first win and back to No. 1

Central Catholic back a No. 1 after beating a team after a long Southern California road trip. Other teams shift ahead of league play.

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Would you like to get hitched on Halloween? Special event makes it eerily easy modbee.com/news/local/articl…

Would you like to get hitched on Halloween? Special event makes it eerily easy

Costumes and unconventional outfits encouraged

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Stanislaus District’s Got Talent: Preseason and Week 1 set the tone modbee.com/sports/high-schoo…

Stanislaus District’s Got Talent: Preseason and Week 1 set the tone

Part 1 of a seasonlong series in which Central Catholic players and coaches will document the 2015 16-0 state championship season to The Bee.

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High school football rankings: Shakeups include new No. 1 and a new team added modbee.com/sports/high-schoo…

High school football rankings: Shakeups include new No. 1 and a new team added

A look at movement within The Bee’s Top 10 after the third week of the 2025 season. A new team takes over the top spot and 3-0 Ripon joins.

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Parents said they were directed away from #autism therapy for their kids at ABA centers in Northern California. modbee.com/living/health-fit…
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Bee’s best prep football poll: Vote for the Prep of the Week for Week 1 modbee.com/sports/high-schoo…

Bee’s best prep football poll: Vote for the Prep of the Week for Week 1

Voting ends Friday at noon.

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Football preview: Riverbank aims to continue momentum; MC goes independent modbee.com/sports/high-schoo…

Football preview: Riverbank aims to continue momentum; MC goes independent

Riverbank won the most games in program history since 2004 last season, while Modesto Christian left the TVL and won’t play a league game.

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High school football rankings: The Stanislaus District’s best entering 2025 modbee.com/sports/high-schoo…

High school football rankings: The Stanislaus District’s best entering 2025

Central Catholic, Turlock and Oakdale are among the top teams in the Stanislaus District entering the 2025 season.

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Here's a look at the new #Kaiser Permanente sports medicine center in #Modesto. modbee.com/living/health-fit…
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Modesto #investigates whether city water service can be provided for massive development area in #Stanislaus County. modbee.com/news/politics-gov…

Can Modesto provide water to big Salida growth area? Studies to assess supply

The county has agreed to cover costs of the water analyses, not to exceed $112,400.

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Oh thank god! I’ve totally forgotten about the Epstein files now!
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What's latest count of the #homeless population in #Stanislaus County? modbee.com/news/local/articl…
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