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With parole looming in brutal murders, family seeks Governor’s intervention

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The murders of Philip and Kathryn Ranzo may have happened more than 40 years ago, but the impact of their deaths — the sheer barbarity and mercilessness of it — remains fixed in the community.

It’s rehashed by detectives who were playing cops and robbers when the killings happened. Prosecutors, who stroll the courtroom halls now, were mere toddlers in 1979, but every few years they return to the Ranzo case file.

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Waterford driver who died in suspected DUI crash identified. Three children were in the car

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The Waterford driver who died in a suspected DUI-related crash with three children in the vehicle has been identified by the Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office.

Jose Munoz Jr., 25, was driving a Ford Mustang south on Ellenwood Drive, north of Waterford, with his 6-year-old son in the front seat and two 8-year-old nephews in the back seat, according to the California Highway Patrol.

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Man involved in assault arrested after resisting officers with violence early Saturday morning

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On Saturday, April 15th, 2023, at 4:48 am, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported battery in progress in front of a residence in the 1800 block of Henry Way, Turlock, involving a man and a woman.

When officers arrived on scene, they contacted the involved parties, including Michael Lopez, 33, of Delhi, and Lisa Olson, 46, of Ceres.

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Man robs bank Friday afternoon

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On Friday, April 14th, 2023, at 2:31 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a robbery alarm at Westamerica Bank, 2891 Geer Rd, Turlock.

When officers arrived on scene, a robbery was confirmed, however, there was a couple-minute delay in reporting it.

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Turlock man killed in single-vehicle rollover crash in Westley area, CHP reports

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A Turlock man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Thursday evening in the Westley area, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at about 6:10 p.m. on Howard Road west of Stark Road.

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Local tech academy expecting record enrollment amid increased worker demand

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Whether you consider yourself technically savvy or not, society has undeniably become more reliant on modern tech and software. It’s something that more people have come to realize, which has resulted in a dramatic uptick in interest and enrollment at Modesto’s Bay Valley Tech coding academy.

According to Bay Valley Tech president Phillip Lan, the academy is expected to teach over 1,000 students across their tuition-free code academy, digital skills bootcamp and tech internship program in 2023. By this time next year, he expects that figure to double.

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California Beer and Wine Festivals

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By Michele E. Buttelman 

May and June abound with California wine and beer festivals. There is a festival for everyone including those looking for high end, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, or those just hoping to relax and find a new favorite brew or bottle of wine.  

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Man arrested with fentanyl after being reported as suspicious person early Friday morning

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On Friday, April 7th, 223, at 1:30 am, the Turlock Police Department and Stanislaus State Police Department were dispatched to a reported suspicious person at Dutch Bros Coffee, 1201 W Monte Vista Ave, after two men had been seen looking into the closed business.

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Transient found deceased in vehicle Saturday afternoon

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On Saturday, April 8th, 2023, at 12:17 pm, the Turlock Police Department, Turlock Fire Department, and American Medical Response were dispatched to a reported sick person at Pedretti Park, 2400 N Tegner Rd, Turlock, who was unresponsive inside a vehicle.

Paramedics were the first to arrive on scene and immediately declared Tommy Lantis, 69, of Turlock, deceased.

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It’s spring break, but there is still local baseball and softball taking place

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Spring break has slowed the area sports scene, but it has by no means ground to a halt.

The schedule this week called for two local high school baseball tourneys, and the Righetti Best of the West Softball Tournament, which will take place Thursday through Saturday.

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