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Craig's List: Modesto
modesto.craigslist.org
Free classifieds, rental listings, job postings, and personals, plus discussion forums, community notices, and general ranting.
ERsys - Modesto
ersys.com
Statistical information on demographics, environment, public transportation, housing, labor, and quality of life.
Wikipedia: Modesto
en.wikipedia.org
Summary of the city's demographics, location, industries, and major cultural achievements.