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FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A man is now facing involuntary manslaughter after police say he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend in Fresno.
Officers were called to the Hampton Inn and Suites Hotel on East Fir Ave. Sunday morning.
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The main campus of Golden Valley Health Centers in south Merced was filled with the sound of music and children’s laughter on Monday as families came out to enjoy an afternoon of activities and complimentary medical services.
The event was organized to kick off National Health Center Week, which highlights the role these centers play in community health and prevention efforts around the country.
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ATWATER, Calif. (FOX26) — A teen in Atwater is in custody after a search warrant was served at his home because he was suspected of making bombs.
It began when the Merced Sheriff's Department received a tip Sunday from the FBI that a 17-year-old boy was manufacturing and selling explosive devices from a home.
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A student was in critical condition after being pulled late Friday from the Turlock High School swimming pool, the district said.
The student was part of a group that entered the locked swimming complex about 11:30 p.m., said an email Saturday from Marie Russell, director of communications for the Turlock Unified School District.
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CERES, Calif. — By late morning it was already hot, but not nearly as scorching as it would be in just a few hours. Lourdes Cardenas, 59, had already walked nearly 8 dusty, sun-blasted miles from Turlock, with about that many more to go to the day’s destination in downtown Modesto.
At break time, a mariachi in full regalia began to play, and Cardenas sank into a chair set up under a shade structure, gathered up creams and bandages, and bent over her blistered, swollen feet.
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Plenty to choose from, much more to come. That’s the word from Turlock Community Theatre, where seven acts have been announced for its 2022-23 season.
He and his staff are looking to add at least 10 more shows to the lineup, said Kit Casey, managing director of the theater.
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A shooting outside a gas station last week led Turlock police to a major narcotics bust.
On Aug. 11, police responded to a report of a shooting at a gas station on West Main Street and Tully Road. Shortly later, Aaron Martinez, a 39-year-old Keyes resident, was arrested on attempted homicide charges for the incident, according to a press release from the Turlock police.
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Local restaurant fare can be sampled by the public at the annual Taste of Oakdale. The State Theatre will throw a wine mixer and film screening, as well as offer a classic John Wayne film. Those are among the entertainment options in the Modesto region Aug 20-26.
FOOD TASTING
The 14th annual Taste of Oakdale returns with 12 of the city’s restaurants offering samples of their food in one place.
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Stanislaus County will distribute $50 million in American Rescue Plan funds unevenly across supervisorial districts to make improvements in county unincorporated pockets that need it most.
County supervisors voted 5-0 to approve the methodology Tuesday evening, giving the largest portion of funding — $16.9 million — to make improvements in Supervisor Channce Condit’s District 5 including Ceres, part of south Modesto and western Stanislaus County.
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MODESTO, CALIF. – Local shoppers who frequently play video games and shop at Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx can earn rewards with their groceries to go towards video game purchases.
All Save Mart companies, which include Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx, have launched a Gamer Rewards Program to give shoppers and gamers an opportunity to earn some rewards and stock up on their favorite video games.
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