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Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office using humor to catch criminals this Valentine’s Day

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Are you looking to get some revenge on your ex? The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office is announcing a special offer to help heal your broken heart this Valentine's Day.

"Did he steal your heart? Did he steal your credit card? Did he steal your catalytic converter? Boy, do we have an offer for you. 

Continue reading on CBS Sacramento 

Three men take plea deals in deadly gang-related shootout at Turlock motel

in Community/crime/News

A plea deal has been reached for three men charged in a fatal shootout at a Turlock motel on Labor Day 2020.

The incident, in which more than 20 shots were fired, happened at the Days Inn near Highway 99 and Main Street when a fight broke out between rival gangs in neighboring rooms.

Continue reading on Newsbreak

Pedestrian dies in early-morning hit-and-run in Modesto

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 A 68-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Modesto on Wednesday morning, according to the Modesto Police Department.

At 6:53 a.m., officers responded to Yosemite Boulevard at Santa Ana Avenue and found Ronald Swindle, 68, of Modesto dead at the scene.

Continue reading on FOX40

Turlock’s Ladine breaks single-game scoring record

in Community/News/Sports

The last time a point guard led the NBA in scoring and assists was 50 years ago, when Nate “Tiny” Archibald did it for the Kansas City-Omaha Kings.

In fact, it was the only time in league history that it’s been done.

That’s how it rare it is for a point guard to be such a lethal scoring threat.

Continue reading on Turlock Journal

Tuolumne County storm damages rise to $18.2 million

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Tuolumne County officials are hopeful that the county will still be added to a federal disaster declaration for California’s recent severe storms, with damages to local public entities now totaling more than $18 million.

Dore Bietz, coordinator of the county Office of Emergency Services, said officials from CalOES and the Federal Emergency Management Agency were in the county this week reviewing and documenting damages.

Continue reading on Union Democrat

SF Giants will have another outfielder with Bay Area ties in spring training

in Community/News/Sports

It has been one modus operandi of Farhan Zaidi’s to stock the San Francisco Giants’ roster with players who grew up in the baseball-rich Bay Area, and Monday they agreed to bring one more into big league camp this spring.

The latest local is outfielder Stephen Piscotty, who signed a minor-league deal and was one of 37 non-roster players invited to major-league spring training, the team announced.

Continue reading on Daily Democrat

Possible meteor may have fallen in Merced County

in Accident/Community/News

The National Weather Service says a possible meteor fell in Merced County overnight.

Photos provided by Chief Meteorologist Kevin Musso show a little black dot with a streak of dark grey which behind it appears to be a meteor.

Continue reading on ABC30 Central Valley

Turlock Police officers donate money to replace 7-year-old’s stolen wheelchair

in Community/News/People

A Turlock family can now purchase a new wheelchair for a 7-year-old girl after officers donated $1,000.

According to the Turlock Police Department, a thief stole a wheelchair belonging to 7-year-old Miracle Melgoza. When members of the Turlock Police Officers Association heard about the theft, they decided to come together to help Melgoza's family purchase a new wheelchair.

Continue reading on ABC10

Northern California forecast: Weak weather system brings a chance of rain

in Community/News/Weather

Rain chances return to Northern California this week with a weak weather system rolling through Friday morning and then another Sunday.

Friday’s rainfall amounts look meager with just a few hundredths for the Valley and less than an inch of snow for much of the Sierra above 4,000 feet.

Continue reading on KCRA

Community groups call for updated use-of-force policies after Tracy teen shot by officer

in Community/crime/News

Following the police shooting that injured a 17-year-old teen in the Tracy area of San Joaquin County, organizations are showing support for the teen and his family.

This comes after body camera footage from last week's shooting was released on Wednesday. The video shows the teen getting into a fight with his adult brother and eventually approaching — knife in hand — both the brother and a Tracy Police Department officer before that officer shot him twice.

Continue reading on KCRA

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