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College roundup: Central Washington softball picks up a pair of wins in California

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 Two dominant pitching performances carried Central Washington softball to a sweep on its first day at the Tournament of Champions in California.

Ashlee Laver threw a complete game shutout and Allie Thiessen's two-run double provided all the offense the Wildcats needed in a 2-1 win over Hawaii Pacific.

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Construction worker buried alive, saved by crew and firefighters in west Modesto

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A construction worker was standing above a 30-foot trench in west Modesto where a sewer system is being installed when the earth beneath him gave way Friday morning.

The man, who is in his 60s, fell nearly 30 feet and several feet of dirt piled on top of him, said Modesto Fire Department Battalion Chief Ed Bartley.

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This Massive Flea Market in California Has Been Ranked as One of the Best Flea Markets in the Entire State

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If you're hunting for some cool, vintage items, going to your local flea market is the best way to go! You never know what kind of amazing deals and great items you'll find when you go.

In the great state of California, there are many great flea markets, but this one is a must-visit.

It's called the San Jose Flea Market in San Jose, CA.

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Man arrested on felony warrant after refusing to leave ex-girlfriend alone Sunday morning

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On Sunday, March 26th, 2023, at 11:58 am, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported disturbance at a residence in the 900 block of South Ave, Turlock, after a man who had recently been released from jail would leave his ex-girlfriend alone.

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Suspect arrested in Turlock homicide case. Victim’s mother said it’s his childhood friend

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A suspect in Patterson resident Romeo Xavier Portillo’s homicide case was arrested last week in Georgia, the Turlock Police Department announced in a news release Thursday. Portillo’s mother, Sharon Threadgill, said the suspect was a friend and came to her home multiple times after the shooting.

Gary Harold Jackson Jr., 22, was arrested in Georgia by the Cobb County Police Department, according to the release. 

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Man wanted by US Marshals arrested after fleeing from officer and hiding in shed Wednesday morning

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On Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023, at 11:28 am, a Turlock Police officer near 99 Cents Only Stores, 701 N Golden State Blvd, Turlock, observed a driver violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on her.

The officer made contact with and asked the vehicle’s two occupants, driver Reyna Saldivar, 28, of Modesto, and Doroteo Gonzales, 27, of Modesto, to identify themselves.

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Mudslide temporarily closes on-ramp to Highway 99 in Modesto

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A mudslide near Highway 99 has temporarily closed an on-ramp in Modesto.

Rick Brewer, spokesperson for Caltrans, said the recent storms likely played a role in the mudslide happening. 

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Modesto hit by apparent Snatch ransomware attack

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After recovering from a cyber attack in February that impacted the city's police department and compromised residents' personal information, Modesto appears to be the target of another ransomware attack.

On Monday, Modesto was added to the "victims list" of a ransomware group known as Snatch, according to ThreatMon Ransomware Monitoring , a cyber threat intelligence platform.

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What if the homeless won’t accept help? | Opinion

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Homeless or helpless?

Re “It’s high time to end Modesto’s intractable homelessness problem” (Page 1C, March 12): I thank Mr. Jamieson for his opinion. I found it to be truthful, honest and needed to be said. Being from Turlock, I wish the City Council and police, who have been doing more lately, would read it and consider some additional ideas.hrlp

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“Multiple Drivers Caught Speeding in Merced, Raising Concerns for Public Safety”

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Several drivers were caught speeding on Campus Parkway in Merced over the weekend, resulting in multiple citations from the police department. The Merced Police Department reported that three drivers were caught for exceeding the speed limit, with one driver caught going 81 MPH in a 55 MPH zone, another going 95 MPH, and a third going as fast as 118 MPH.

The police department expressed concern about the recklessness displayed by these drivers and emphasized the danger posed by speeding on public roads.

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