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π± Which Escalon soccer standouts powered wins on the pitch this week?
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- Which Escalon soccer standouts powered wins on the pitch this week?
Also on today's calendar: Mountain House vs Escalon.
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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Escalonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Dense fog in the morning, with a high of 54 and low of 45 degrees.
- Friday: Low clouds and fog may break, temps: high: 54, low: 51.
- Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 55 and low of 53 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Escalon soccer boys split, girls play in tournament (escalontimes.com) β Escalon Highβs varsity soccer teams have been busy, with the boys splitting games against River Islands and Summerville and the girls battling through the Hughson Tournament before edging River Islands 1-0. Local standouts like Damian Morales and Jasmine Barron powered key goals, while coaches praised the Cougarsβ depth and effort despite injuries and tough opponents.
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πΈ Around Escalon
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π Upcoming Events in Escalon
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- Saturday Night Laughs - Comedy Night
108 Sports Lounge, 3119 Atchison St, Riverbank
7:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Mountain House vs Escalon
Escalon High School , 1528 Yosemite Ave , Escalon
3:00 pm
Monday December 22
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π Events Nearby
- Live Music Thursdays
Reata on 3rd , 160 N 3rd Ave , Oakdale
6:00 pm - It's a Wonderful Life
State Theatre of Modesto Inc , 1307 J St , Modesto
7:00 pm - Gregori Jaguars vs Tracy Bulldogs
Joseph A Gregori High School , 3701 Pirrone Rd , Modesto
4:00 pm - LINE DANCING WITH DEBBIE
The Post Restaurant & Bar , 5801 Stoddard Rd , Modesto
6:30 pm - Stella Cole Christmas Show
Gallo Center for the Arts , 1000 I St , Modesto
7:00 pm - JULIO PRECIADO
Mariscos La Ceiba Modesto , 1300 McHenry Ave , Modesto
8:00 pm - Western Bound
Crooked Spur , 9831 CA-120 , Oakdale
9:00 pm - Winter Break
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter Modesto, CA 95358 - Sat Morning Class | Dec 20th
Cardozo Middle School , 3525 Santa Fe St , Riverbank
9:00 am - Central West Ballet - The Nutcracker
Gallo Center for the Arts , 1000 I St , Modesto
11:00 am
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CHP Tracy reports that the roadway at Paradise Rd and Delta Ave is open following the clearing of a two-vehicle traffic crash.
1:07PM on Dec 16: Traffic crash involving two vehicles on Southbound Paradise Road at Delta Avenue, with minor injuries and CHP on scene. (Nextdoor )
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member $20.00 per hour in Escalon. Apply here.
- Riverbank Unified School District posted a job opening for Substitute- Custodian- 2025-2026 School Year in Riverbank. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Escalon here.
π Nearby News
Riverbank
- Plenty of preseason action for soccer, hoop squads (theriverbanknews.com)
- Crowd embraces snow, fun during California Christmas (theriverbanknews.com)
- Rodin Farms features one stop holiday shop (theriverbanknews.com)
Ripon
- Tesla Mega Pack battery storage proposed in Ripon (mantecabulletin.com)
- ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jake Vander Veen, Ripon Christian basketball (mantecabulletin.com)
- Ripon school board will select president tonight (mantecabulletin.com)
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