Modesto Local News – Friday, January 16th, 2026

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Friday, January 16th, 2026

Good morning, Modesto. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Several road improvement projects are impacting traffic Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. across our community, including work on Scenic Drive, 9th Street and Coffee Road, with expected completions through early 2027 & motorists advised to use alternate routes. City of Modesto
➤ A labor dispute surrounds the Sites Reservoir project as a union questions the Montana-based Barnard Construction pick for not meeting local hiring rules—the board will vote on the recommendation Friday morning. Construction of the $6 billion project is set to begin later this year. CBS News Sacramento

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Sutter Health broke ground on its new advanced cancer center and care complex in Modesto—expected to open in 2029. CBS Sacramento

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