The Modesto Focus has introduced El Enfoque Modesto, Stanislaus County's first free Spanish-language SMS news program, designed to deliver local news directly to residents' phones. - The service is free and open to all Stanislaus County residents, with enrollment taking seconds.
- All content is written in clear, straightforward Spanish and focuses on Modesto and Stanislaus County. - The program also serves as a listening tool, allowing reporters to gather story ideas, survey the community, and find sources.
- The initiative is part of a broader effort to build a community-centered information ecosystem that grows with its audience.