Atmika Iyer

The Modesto Bee

Investigation into Patterson mayor finds violations of city policies

By: Atmika Iyer

More than a month after the Patterson City Council passed a draft motion to censure Mayor Michael Clauzel, the allegations against him have come to

The Modesto Bee

Modesto City Schools Election Roundup

By: Atmika Iyer

BEHIND THE STORY The Modesto Bee emailed questionnaires to all candidates to collect general background information, including any criminal and bankruptcy filings and tax liens.

The Modesto Bee

Draft censure against Patterson mayor moves forward to City Council

By: Atmika Iyer

The Patterson City Council's Rules Committee voted to move forward with a censure against Mayor Mike Clauzel in a 3-0 vote last night. Clauzel did not attend the meeting.

The Modesto Bee

Modesto City Council elections: Meet the candidates vying for open seats

By: Atmika Iyer

Here are the candidates responses to The Modesto Bee’s election questionnaire.

The Sacramento Bee

New CA law makes it easier for English learners to reclassify as fluent

By: Atmika Iyer

Damian Giletto A bill simplifying the reclassification of English-learning students was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday.

The Modesto Bee

Temperatures rising heading into first October weekend

By: Atmika Iyer

Halloween decor is popping up in yards and on balconies across the Modesto area, but the scariest thing about October so far is how hot it is.

The Modesto Bee

Two Modesto school districts have bond measures on ballot. What they’d do and cost

By: Atmika Iyer

Residents living within the boundaries of both districts will see an increase in their property taxes from both bond measures.

The Modesto Bee

Patterson mayor avoids censure, alleges policy violations by other city council members

By: Atmika Iyer

The allegations against Patterson Mayor Mike Clauzel came to a head during the special City Council meeting Thursday when Clauzel narrowly avoided a vote for censure.

The Fresno Bee

Driver was late for work, CHP says. Leading officers on a Turlock chase didn’t help

By: Atmika Iyer

A driver speeding on his way to work Tuesday morning on southbound Highway 99 failed to yield to California Highway Patrol officers, resulting in a six-minute pursuit.

The Fresno Bee

Central Valley Democratic candidates criticize party’s lack of investment in rural areas

By: Atmika Iyer

Congressional candidate Michael Masuda and his guest, California Senate candidate Jaron Brandon, concluded a series of town halls through California's 5th District at Modesto's St.