It’s Monday, July 1st. I’m Lucas Dixon and here’s your local news from the Modesto Bee. Our top story is: Modesto is certified as a Tree City USA community — an esteemed program that recognizes cities across the country for excellence in urban forestry management. But inclement weather patterns coupled with a shrinking budget have left the city struggling to catch up with the necessary maintenance, causing the prized canopy to turn from a spectacle to a liability.