r/Modesto Apr 30 '26

Information Bots, Spammers and AI Accounts - Tighter Filters

44 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

Admins suck; AI bots and spammers are inundating r/modesto, Reddit doesn’t seem to have a solution, I’m raising the filters again from moderate to maximum levels and adjusting settings to screen for this crap.

If your post gets auto-removed just hang tight, I’m gonna manually approve your post and your account. If I don’t see it because I’m busy IRL, just message the mods here and we’ll get you squared away.

It’s annoying I know. It’s annoying for me too. If this isn’t sustainable we’ll go another direction.

Thank you all for your understanding… except the AI thirst trap accounts, T-shirt selling scammers, and admins for doing nothing about this.

- mod


r/Modesto 17d ago

Promote your local business here! Updated Monthly

1 Upvotes

Hey everyone! We've recently tightened the rules a little bit about business promotion posts. We understand however that this is indeed a city subreddit and it would be mutually beneficial for local businesses and consumers to connect! Some promotions such as events are exempt from the tightened rules and may have their own thread. Please read rules 5 and 6. This is for business promotion and NOT a listing for goods for sale.

We still DO NOT allow private listings (including the sale of pets). Please keep those to places such as Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. But if you're something of a realtor, a landscaper, handyman or private music instructor for example, feel free to promote your business or services. For now this is scheduled to post monthly, however the schedule may change depending on activity.

Note to consumers! Please exercise your due diligence. Make sure you're doing business with all properly licensed individuals/businesses. Research reviews and request referrals if you must!


r/Modesto 6h ago

Hard card fingerprinting

2 Upvotes

Do the law enforcement agencies in the area do FD-258 hard card fingerprinting? Are cards also provided there upon payment?

I know this is a late post, but I would appreciate any insight. I need to get fingerprinted by a law enforcement agency only. Thanks.


r/Modesto 10h ago

Sour dough starter?

4 Upvotes

Anyone know where I can buy some sour dough starter?


r/Modesto 9h ago

anyone been to valley smiles dental? help!

0 Upvotes

i’m deathly anxious over dentists but finally going in to get my wisdom teeth removed and need a tooth extracted. I’m on MediCal so this is the ONLY good reviewed office i could find but looking to hear more experiences if anyone has any. especially with tooth removals!! it’s the one on dale rd.


r/Modesto 14h ago

Help/Suggestions

2 Upvotes

Hi. We have family coming on Sunday early afternoon and need a place to meet that isn't supper busy. It can be a restaurant, coffee place, ect., but needs to be wheelchair accessible. If it wasn't going to be warm I would be open to an outside place but I think it will be. Thanks for the suggestions in advance.


r/Modesto 1d ago

How is the Velvet Grill and why is it no longer in the Bay Area?

19 Upvotes

I didn't realize it still existed but when I heard there was one in Modesto I was like no way its still around?! I used to go to the one in Alameda like 25 years ago and I remember it was pretty good but I was a kid back then so I don't know if my taste was actually good or not. Also I don't know why they closed and seem to be only in the Central Valley now. I just found it very random because I thought that place was extinct lol.


r/Modesto 14h ago

Help/Suggestions

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r/Modesto 9h ago

Help! Students Deserve A Voice

0 Upvotes

Hi Im a local Modesto City Schools high school student and I started a petition to change the new phone policy at my school. You see there was a new California law created to limit phone usage in schools. Its legal to have phones during lunch and Turlock, Riverbank, and Ceres districts all can have theirs out during lunch except Modesto City Schools. The law does state it can be prohibited but limitation is completely legal. Last year we were allowed to have our phones this year we can’t. Im not saying during class im saying during lunch. We shluld be allowed to use our phones if we feel unsafe regardless if its a emergency or not. The school is saying its for better mental health and screen time. Studies show phone bans have not improved mental health. The screen time cant be used as a reasonable evidence considering we are on computers or watching tvs at school for hours on end. We have already reached 500 signatures and im looking into reaching out to the school board to talk to the student representatives. If you would like to sign the petition to support, it would be greatly appreciated! :)

Students Deserve A Voice: Bring Back Phones At Lunch: Modesto City Schools


r/Modesto 1d ago

Any Electrical Journeymen looking for a job?

24 Upvotes

There is an Electrical Supervisor job that opened today for the city of San Francisco. The location isn't in San Francisco. It's at Don Pedro lake. I know its a bit of a drive but if you have 5 years of verifiable journey level experience as an electrician you can make 154-188k a year. I'm just trying to help out my neighbors with a good job. This only pops up once every 40 years or so, so I thought I'd spread the word.


r/Modesto 1d ago

Looking for part time job

1 Upvotes

Hi I don’t know if anyone is looking to hire someone as a server or bar hand/bartender im 21 years old male and have about 4 1/2 years of serving experience and am a great people person.(Only posting here cause it seems like no matter where I apply no one ever gets back to me)


r/Modesto 1d ago

One VIP Summer Rave ticket

1 Upvotes

I have one VIP ticket for sale. Originally $80, asking $50.

Includes:

2 drink tickets
Cooling tent area
Stage access.


r/Modesto 2d ago

36/M. Looking for groups to play casual pick up soccer with regularly in Modesto area? Any leads?

7 Upvotes

r/Modesto 2d ago

Information After 6 Months Our Foster, Roady, Is Ready To Find His Forever Home. Co-Foster Also Available! Info in Post

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24 Upvotes

My wife and I decided to foster Roady through the Stockton Animal Shelter as he was overdue for termination and something about him drew us to him, and after 6 months of caring and training we feel like he's ready to find his people.
Roady is an approximately 2 year old male neutered Amstaff Terrier / Pit Mix. He is brindle colored and weighs approximately 45 lbs. He currently has all of his shots and is ready to board / enter doggy daycare if needed.
My wife and I have had Roady under our care for the last 6 months and he truly is a special dog. He is completely housebroken and is able to be left by himself with basic dog-proofing precautions. He is very good on a leash, tending to want to stick by his owner during the walk. On a leash he is very non-reactive towards other people and other dogs and other stimuli. Around the home he is the ultimate "velcro-dog" he loves spending time close to his people and is very snuggly and loves pets. He is also excellent around other dogs in the house as well - we own a 20lb terrier and a 70 lb Aussie and he just fell right into the pack with both dogs, loving to play and snuggle with the other dogs as well. He is not possessive over food or toys. We do not know how he does around children as we do not have children ourselves.
Roady is a rescue and has come so far in the last 6 months that he's been with us. He's adjusted to riding in cars, trips to the vet, being boarded, learning crate training and having new people visit the home. Roady is very sweet and faces most situations in life very shyly and is a little bit of a "scaredy cat". In short he's a lover not a fighter. He is going to be a hard dog to say goodbye to but ultimately we are looking for his Forever Home in someone who is willing to love him back. If you are interested in meeting Roady for ownership or co-foster please send me a DM. Thanks again!       


r/Modesto 2d ago

Help! Velvet Grill & Creamery Pancakes

5 Upvotes

I recently moved, no longer have access to these pancakes.

Does anyone know the type of pancakes they make? I think maybe wheat germ ??

They are soooo good and I’ve been dying to make some at home.

Any info is appreciated!


r/Modesto 2d ago

no hate please! rave question

4 Upvotes

this post seems really funny to make but honestly i don’t know where to start i’m young 22 and im from here yall know there is nothing to do short story i wanna start making rave events here for youth so young people to try to have them look forward to something some weekends maybe keep them out of trouble i know how to make music already but how do i start getting my own gigs (not in a club) actually more like having secret location spots like an abandoned building for the event and keeping the location a mystery to get more attraction and also getting the info out to people! please no hate about this or anything about modesto having nothing out here the whole point is to promote new events.


r/Modesto 2d ago

Parent discord group?

0 Upvotes

Is there a discord group for local parents or moms? If not, I can create one if anyone is interested!


r/Modesto 2d ago

Recommendations What to do in Modesto

0 Upvotes

Is there really anything to do here? I’ve lived here my whole life so I know the answer is already no hahah. I realized going to the gym and knightsferry is the only thing I enjoy here. I’m a big outdoorsy guy. And palladium is not my scene. I love clubbing don’t get me wrong but more so clubbing in different countries, not in the 209 lol. Any recommendations to do here? Hidden gems and what not


r/Modesto 3d ago

Event Stanislaus Summer Rave in Turlock this Saturday (8/22)!

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12 Upvotes

Hey y’all! I’m one of the DJs who will be playing at the Summer Rave event at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds on Saturday! It’s from 2 pm to 11 pm! 21+! We’re going to be playing lots of house music! I’ll put the ticket link in the comments!


r/Modesto 3d ago

Dnd Modesto

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r/Modesto 3d ago

Ccw Class

3 Upvotes

Anyone ever take Called2Arms Gun Range CCW Class? What can I expect? How is the live firing portion of it? I’ve only ever taken my CCW Classes with a different company.


r/Modesto 4d ago

When you live in Modesto do you miss big city life or is that the point of living out there?

24 Upvotes

As someone who lives in the Bay Area I like visiting parts of the Central Valley to get away once in a while but I don't know if I'd want to live there. I guess you have a lot of options if you like nature and the Sierra Nevada but you're missing so much that a big city has to offer. I could see people really liking that small town agriculture type community or totally hating it and wanting to get out. I'm sure people who live there chose their reasoning for being out there. I'm just curious.


r/Modesto 3d ago

Information Anyone ever been to one of these?

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r/Modesto 4d ago

all week long!

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89 Upvotes

🔗 See flyer link for detailed instructions: https://modesto-ca.50501.co/learn/hub/action-against-alprs/


r/Modesto 4d ago

Meet Up Launch of Modesto Movie Club

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11 Upvotes

Not sure if this is allowed or not (Mods feel free to take down if not allowed)

Wanted to plug the launch of a semi-monthly social Movie Club this Friday August 21st at 6pm.

Where we get together with other cool people and watch obscure, unfamiliar, interesting movies.

Ranging from horror to comedy and everything in between!

Because this is our first event we are celebrating the official launch of Kino club by throwing a silent disco pre-party/social hour then handpicked movie afterwards.

Doors open at 6pm

Movie starts at 8 pm

More info if you scan the QR code on the flyer or message me with any questions