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Not Guilty! Jury Acquits Activists Who Rescued Sick Foster Farms Chickens from Truck

in Animals/Community/News

Former Baywatch star Alexandra Paul and co-defendant Alicia Santurio were found not guilty of misdemeanor theft after rescuing two suffering chickens from a transport truck outside a Foster Farms slaughterhouse in Livingston, California.

The incident, documented by animal protection organization Direct Action Everywhere, occurred in September 2021. 

Continue reading on mercyforanimals.org

California police officer killed a person while driving 121 mph. DA declines to file charges

in Accident/Community/News

Stanislaus County sheriff’s Deputy Eric Fulmer was driving 121 mph as he approached a T-intersection on a foggy morning in January 2022.

At about the same time, a Chevrolet Camaro pulled into the intersection. Fulmer braked, but it was too late. His vehicle slammed into the side of the Camaro at nearly 90 mph, killing 21-year-old Saul Betancourt.

Continue reading on San Luis Obispo Tribune

Highway 33 and other roads in Stanislaus County are closed due to local flooding

in Community/News/Road

The California Highway Patrol said Thursday afternoon that both lanes of Highway 33 between Patterson and Crows Landing are open again. Here is the original story.

Highway 33 was closed Thursday morning south of Patterson due to flooding, one of numerous road closures in effect throughout Stanislaus County due to localized flooding.

Continue reading on Newsbreak

Diocese of Stockton warns of dismissed priest still celebrating Masses

in Community/crime/News

 The Diocese of Stockton is warning of a dismissed priest, accused of sexual abuse, who they say is still performing masses in private venues despite no longer being a member of the clergy.

Bishop Myron Cotta issued the warning Wednesday saying the diocese is aware Leo Suarez is celebrating masses and Quinceañeras in private homes and halls within the six-county Diocese of Stockton region.

Continue reading on ABC10

Man arrested after lighting fire in front of officer Saturday night

in Community/crime/News

On Saturday, March 18th, 2023, at 10:35 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of S Broadway and A St, Turlock, observed a man using a lighter to light some trash in the gutter of the roadway on fire, so he got out with him.

Continue reading on turlockareanews.com

High river flows and flooding will remain a threat for months in Stanislaus County

in Community/Environment/News

The San Joaquin River near Patterson can’t carry much more water without flooding outside its banks.

Nearby residents, watching the river level and the online forecasts Wednesday, were aware the San Joaquin near the Las Palmas Avenue bridge would rise half a foot Thursday because of runoff coming out of Yosemite and the southern Sierra.

Continue reading on Modesto Bee

Boy airlifted after falling off park play structure Friday evening

in Accident/Community/News

On Friday, March 17th, 2023, at 6:07 pm, the Turlock Fire Department, Turlock Police Department, and American Medical Response were dispatched to a reported injured person at Ferreira Ranch Park, 460 Sandy Way, Turlock, after a child had fallen off the play structure.

Continue reading on turlockareanews.com

Kitchen fire occurs at Italian restaurant Friday night

in Accident/Community/News

On Friday, March 17th, 2023, at 11:28 pm, the Turlock Fire Department, Modesto Fire Department, American Medical Response, and Stanislaus Regional Fire Investigations Unit were dispatched to a reported structure fire at Vito’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, 3851 Crowell Rd, Turlock, after an employee had reported that the stove had randomly caught fire and they were unable to put it out.

Continue reading on turlockareanews.com

Bicyclist injured after being struck by vehicle Thursday evening

in Accident/Community/News

On Thursday, March 16th, 2023, at 6:42 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of Dels Ln and W Hawkeye Ave, Turlock, came upon a vehicle collision with injuries.

Additional officers were dispatched, as well as the Turlock Fire Department and American Medical Response.

Continue reading on turlockareanews.com

Stanislaus State University in Turlock Prepares Teachers, Administrators for Area Schools

in Community/News/School

Keeping local K-12 schools staffed with quality teachers and administrators has been as much a part of Stanislaus State’s heritage as the Turlock fairgrounds and Warrior Pride. 

No fewer than a dozen superintendents in Stan State’s six-county service region and countless teachers have trained for credentials and earned advanced degrees from Stan State. 

Continue reading on Sierra Sun Times

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