CONTACT
Main: 892-6187
Fax: 892-3761

WRITING US
Mail press releases, letters to the editor and other news items to:

Patterson Irrigator
26 N. 3rd Street
Patterson, CA 95363.

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GETTING THE PAPER
The Patterson Irrigator is mailed on Wednesdays and Saturdays on a voluntary subscription basis to homes in Patterson and the surrounding areas. For out-of-area subscriptions, the following rates apply:

In the City of Patterson
Absolutely Free
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Elsewhere in Stanislaus County
$35.00 per year
Subscribe to Patterson Irrigator

Outside Stanislaus County
$35.00 per year
Subscribe to Patterson Irrigator

ADVERTISING
To place a display or classified ad, call This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  at 892-6187 or fax 892-3761. Deadline for a Wednesday retail or display classified ad is noon Monday and noon Thursday for a Saturday display ad; for a regular classified ad and Legals, the deadline is 11 a.m. Tuesday for a Wednesday ad and 11 a.m. Friday for a Saturday ad.

NEWS
If you have news tips, story ideas, comments, questions, or errors contact Managing Editor This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or reporters This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , news; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , community, society and schools; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , sports.

CORRECTIONS
We make every effort to avoid errors in advertisements and stories. However, mistakes do slip through. We ask that you check your ad the first day and, if you find an error, call us immediately. We will accept responsibility for only one incorrect insertion. For stories that contain errors, contact Managing Editor Jonathan Partridge, 892-6187, or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

OPINIONS
Columns on our editorial page reflect the opinions of the authors. Our editorials, on the top left of the page under the masthead, represent the opinions of the newspaper owners and the editorial board. We welcome your letters to the editor on all subjects of public interest. Letters must include the writer’s name (for publication), address and telephone number (for verification). We reserve the right to edit all letters, which will be printed as space permits. A good rule of thumb for length is 300 words per letter.

CUSTOMER SERVICE
If your newspaper doesn’t arrive in the mail or you would like to stop your newspaper while you are on vacation, don’t hesitate to let us know. We also have extra copies in our office if you need them.

STOPPING BY
The Patterson Irrigator is at 26 N. Third St., in downtown Patterson.
Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday.

WHO WE ARE
The Patterson Irrigator, Patterson’s hometown paper since 1911, is an independently owned newspaper published by the Matthews family since 2003.

The Patterson Irrigator is published Wednesdays and Saturdays.