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Knights Ferry news for Tuesday, October 20, 2026

2 stories from Knights Ferry and Stanislaus County, in about three minutes.

Public Safety · Stanislaus County

Stanislaus Sheriff Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Oct. 19 and 21, 7 a.m.–Noon

The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office will conduct "maximum enforcement" traffic operations Monday, Oct. 19, and Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 7 a.m. to noon, targeting driver behaviors that endanger pedestrians. Deputies will focus on failures to yield at crosswalks, speeding, illegal turns, and running stop signs or signals as part of National Pedestrian Safety Month. Deputy Matthew Orr emphasized drivers' responsibility to slow down, follow speed limits, and yield to people walking.

Source: The Modesto Bee Read the full story ↗

Local Business · Stanislaus County

Stanislaus County Gas Prices Drop to $6.02 Average

Gas prices in Stanislaus County averaged $6.02 per gallon in the latest AAA survey, down from $6.20 a week ago but still well above last year's $4.39 average. The lowest county price was $5.47 at the Sinclair station at 1149 W. F St. in Oakdale, with several stations in Modesto and other communities offering $5.49 for regular-grade fuel. Diesel averaged $8.46 per gallon, down 7 cents from the previous day but up sharply from $5.13 a year ago. GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan attributed recent declines to state fuel tax suspensions and price-cycling markets while cautioning that prices remain tied to geopolitical developments.

Source: The Modesto Bee Read the full story ↗