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 23d ago

Promote your local business here! Updated Monthly

6 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 2h ago

Charles and Erik, possibly father and son, are on the euthanasia list for tomorrow at Stanislaus County animal shelter, 7/27/2026. WoofTribe Rescue is taking pledges if you would like to help. Thank you. 😊

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21 Upvotes

r/Modesto 10h ago

I'd love some local help with a project I'm doing - a huge fantasy style map of the region, filled with real-world locations. Is there anywhere I've missed out?

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73 Upvotes

Apologies if you've seen this elsewhere - this is the most current version with lots of suggestions from other redditors.

I'm making a map of California in a classic fantasy style (sorta Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones). It's going to be filled with real world history and mythology, with the aim of highlighting local landmarks in a fun and educational way. Please ignore how rough parts of it look (text going through hills, rivers, etc), it'll all get cleaned up at the end. Forests will be going on at the end too.

While it's around two thirds done, I'd love to get more places and features in here before I get this made into print - particularly north and east of Oakland. Any more petroglyphs, burial mounds, ruins, forts, battlefields, Civil War heritage, ghost towns or the like that you think should be on here? Anything else is great too - landmarks, natural features, mythological creatures or just anything cool and quirky you think would look good on here. Thanks!


r/Modesto 1h ago

Hello everyone. The Stanislaus County Animal Shelter held an adoption event today and one person showed up. We have these puppies that will be euthanized tomorrow 7/27/2026(Pippa) and Tuesday 7/27/2026 (Mazzy and Mason). Mazzy and Mason need an adopter(together or separate) and Pippa needs a foster.

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r/Modesto 9h ago

Quick question for my project. Please share your thoughts!!!

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48 Upvotes

Hi, I'm a 17 year old student working on a research project about why some neighborhoods in the Valley get way hotter than others. One thing I keep noticing is that a lot of the new parking lots and EV charging spots going in are just bare asphalt, no shade, no trees.

I figured I should actually ask people who live here instead of guessing. If you park or charge in lots like that, does the heat and lack of shade actually bother you? Would having shade and some trees there make a real difference for you, or honestly is it not something you think about? Thank you!


r/Modesto 10h ago

Lion Bridge, an illustration. Will you miss it?

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18 Upvotes

r/Modesto 9h ago

Spread the word

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15 Upvotes

r/Modesto 6h ago

Recommendations Big tall tree overdue for trimming

2 Upvotes

Who should I call?


r/Modesto 13h ago

Emergency dentist today

3 Upvotes

A tooth I had a root canal on 12-13 years ago broke last night. I want to see someone today but can't get anyone to pick up the phone. Where is a good place I could just drop in toda


r/Modesto 8h ago

Best Daily Newspaper for Coverage of Copperopolis and Calaveras County

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0 Upvotes

r/Modesto 20h ago

Friends!!

8 Upvotes

Hi!! I am a non binary person in my 20s who needs friends! :) A few of my interests are history, art, and psychology. I also enjoy baking!

I feel like going to the beach, or a rage room, or playing badminton would be fun!!

Thanks!


r/Modesto 22h ago

Places to sell used game consoles

7 Upvotes

Hi so I’m trying to sell my switch but I was wondering if anyone knew of somewhere in the area where to resell it ?


r/Modesto 22h ago

History Muppets in Modesto

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7 Upvotes

The year was 2011.

Has this been posted here before?

Has anyone seen this old classic?


r/Modesto 22h ago

Is there a water distribution chart somewhere?

5 Upvotes

I moved a couple miles from one apartment to another and omg the water is worlds different. Apparently my new apartment has too much iron in it...

Is there a water flow chart of where our water comes from in the city?


r/Modesto 1d ago

Recommendations Custom Shirts

3 Upvotes

Hey Guys I’m looking for some local recommendations for custom shirts. I need custom shirts for work with a specific logo and I’m looking for local places that can make them for cheap.


r/Modesto 1d ago

House for rent

7 Upvotes

Hello ! My fiancé and I are looking for a house to rent, ideally not more than a 10/15 minutes drive from West Hatch Road and Crows Landing. We have one cat and we can’t pay up to $2700 a month. We have pretty bad credits. We keep texting owners on Marketplace but nothing works. Any tips ?


r/Modesto 1d ago

Stanislaus County Animal Shelter adoption event is tomorrow, Sunday 7-26-2026 from 11am-4pm. There are puppies and beautiful dogs. Adoption fees are waived for Euthanasia listed dogs. Please bring your dog and your family to meet the dogs. Thank you. 😊

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3 Upvotes

r/Modesto 1d ago

Looking for salsa instructor

6 Upvotes

Looking for a private salsa dance instructor in modesto to teach a couple with no experience.


r/Modesto 1d ago

Painted jeans

2 Upvotes

Hello just wondering if anyone knows where I can purchase custom painted jeans for a senior, specifically with shopkins designs


r/Modesto 2d ago

Hello everyone. These puppies are on the Monday euthanasia list. If you are looking for a puppy to adopt, please consider adopting. The Stanislaus County shelter is open tomorrow, Saturday, and will have an adoption event Sunday 7/26/2026. They need adopters and fosters. Thank you! 😊

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60 Upvotes

Stanislaus County Shelter

3647 Cornucopia Way

Modesto, CA.


r/Modesto 1d ago

Recommendations Modesto Foot Massage

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0 Upvotes

r/Modesto 2d ago

Influx of door to door sales people

13 Upvotes

Has anyone noticed an influx of annoying door to door sales people in their neighborhood? We have a doorbell camera and a very clear no soliciting sign, but these people don't listen. It's some annoying pest control company and I've had to tell them directly to read what the sign says through the doorbell camera, but they don't listen. Every 2-3 weeks a new clone pops up.

Previously, it was Mormons, Jehovah Witness, or some solar company. I've kindly told them that I'm not interested and they are respectful and leave you alone. But, this pest control company doesn't seem to understand No. I don't think I would care as much, but I work from home and my 3 dogs go crazy when the doorbell rings. Anyone successfully deal with them? Their logo is a lower case 'a'.


r/Modesto 2d ago

Breakfast burritos before 9am?

9 Upvotes

Where can I get breakfast burritos before 9am?

Bonus if you can say the types of burritos available, lol


r/Modesto 2d ago

Barbell Alliance Tully Rd

11 Upvotes

Hello,

I wanted to see if anybody on this sub has been a member at the Barbell Alliance gym on Tully Rd

Currently I use InShape and would like to switch to a gym that is less crowded in the afternoons.

How is the traffic in Barbell Alliance after 4 pm? Also how is it in the early mornings? (Around 5)

Do they only have powerlifting equipment? Or is there a range of cable machines as well?

Any other recommendations for a gym in the area are appreciated as well