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Economic commission approves new strategy
The city’s Economic Development Commission gave a unanimous thumbs up to a proposed citywide economic development strategy at its regular meeting Thursday, May 16.
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Amazon.com center may open this fall
Amazon.com’s future Patterson fulfillment center will likely open for business this fall, just in time for the holiday shopping season, city officials announced this week.
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Construction on Amazon.com's 1-million-square-foot fulfillment center, which is slated to open this summer, is underway on Park Center Drive near Sperry Avenue. The former owners of that property, including City Councilman Larry Buehner, are suing the City of Patterson for more than $1 million over a dispute about a developer agreement made four years ago.--Photo by Jonathan Partridge/Patterson Irrigator --Photo by Jonathan Partridge/Patterson Irrigator
Searching for Project Y:
Developer aims to capture another large employer
Ever since news first broke of Amazon.com’s landing in west Patterson last year, speculation has arisen of a second big company locating nearby.
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Ethan Albrigo
Patterson High grads prepare to step out into the world
More than 350 Patterson High School seniors will step out into the world after the Thursday May 30 graduation ceremony at Patterson Community Stadium, Ward and Salado avenues.
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Sean Benevedes
Nine scholars honored at Creekside Middle School
Creekside Middle School’s nine top scholars will be honored with Academic Excellence Awards at the school’s promotion ceremony next week.
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Yvania G. Perez
Walnut Grove promotes 66 eighth-graders
Walnut Grove will promote 66 students when the school has its third annual promotion ceremony on Wednesday, May 29 on the local campus.
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New president for Westside Food Pantry
by Brooke Borba
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For more than 20 years, Sylvia Soberanis has participated in a variety of food banks throughout Northern California to help alleviate hunger for low-income patrons.
Plans in the works for affordable housing
by Nick Rappley | Patterson Irrigator
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Low-income homes could be on the horizon for Patterson as a nonprofit is looking to build 160 homes in town.
Bike to Work Day aims to raise awareness
by Marc Aceves | Patterson Irrigator
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On high-priced road bikes and battered frames with fat tires, several local people converged on downtown Patterson Friday, May 17 during the city’s inaugural Bike to Work Day promotion to encourage...
PRIDE rewards local scholars
by Brooke Borba
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Patterson Recognizing Individuals Determined to Excel awarded $61,350 in scholarships and awards to graduating Patterson High School and Del Puerto High School seniors in the Clara Johnson Auditori...
Artists are in the spotlight at the fiesta
by PI Staff
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Patterson artists of all ages are invited to submit items for the upcoming Apricot Fiesta Arts and Crafts Show on June 1 and 2, a Saturday and Sunday. The artwork will be on display at City Hall, 1...
Sorority hosts wine and cheese event
by PI Staff
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Preceptor Xi Phi sorority will present “An Evening of Wine and Cheese” from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 24 in conjunction with Apricot Fiesta activities.
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