The Turlock Police Department is searching for two suspects who took over 30 guns from a gun show at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds on Dec. 10.
Around 4:30 a.m., police said it received a call from a security guard, who reported to authorities that two armed and masked people entered a building where the gun show was taking place.
San Francisco, the city of the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and tech innovation, has also earned a dubious distinction: it has the highest rate of drug overdoses in California, and one of the highest in the nation.
According to data from the California Department of Public Health, San Francisco recorded 713 fatal drug overdoses in 2020, more than double the number of deaths from COVID-19 in the same year. The city’s overdose death rate was 81.2 per 100,000 residents, far surpassing other large cities in the state such as Los Angeles (26.1), San Diego (24.6), and San Jose (12.3).
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The streets and sidewalks on and near Lander Avenue in Turlock were shaking Saturday morning as Santa Claus and nearly 300 of his biker friends rolled into the parking lot of the Salvation Army Turlock Corps. to deliver Christmas gifts to local children in need for the fourth straight year.
The hundreds of bikers are members of the United Motorcycle Clubs. They come from across the Central Valley to do community service projects. This year’s toy dropoff saw the biggest turnout of bikers and the most toys donated.
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When Doug Cornfoot gave up his position as Turlock High’s boys basketball coach, he thought he was done for good.
Cornfoot took over the basketball program in 2006 and for the next 15 seasons, led the Bulldogs to 229 wins, three Central California Conference championships, 12 playoff appearances and a trip to the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I semifinals in 2010.
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Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around modesto..
Animal shelters and pet rescue groups work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes.
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Welcome to Modesto, California, where we’ll uncover some of the best hole-in-the-wall joints in Modesto. In this article, we’ll take you on a culinary journey, exploring three popular hole-in-the-wall joints in Modesto that offer delightful dining experiences.
First up is The Twisted Pig Bar and Grill, a family-owned gem that’s a favorite hole-in-the-wall joint in Modesto. Here, you can enjoy not just their cozy atmosphere but also mouthwatering dishes like the famous Twisted Pig Burger.
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A Turlock man was killed in Modesto in a solo-vehicle crash near the intersection of Sisk Road and Standiford Avenue in Modesto on Monday morning, according to the Modesto Police Department.
The Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office identified the man as Francisco Perez, 42.
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Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a suspicious death in south Modesto.
At about 6:45 a.m., a person walking her dog reported that she found what appeared to be a dead person, Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. Luke Schwartz said.
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A former principal for a Patterson elementary school passed away over the weekend, school officials said.
The Patterson Joint Unified School District announced Alma Romo's death on Sunday. A spokesperson for the school district didn't have any additional details surrounding her death.
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It’s time to grab your matching pajamas and mugs of hot cocoa, Stanislaus County.
Homes across the Modesto area are dressed up for the holidays with light displays, inflatable decorations and more. Some of them even have music that plays as the lights dance.
Here’s The Modesto Bee’s guide to the best holiday lights in the area, based on submissions sent from our readers. The Bee independently verified each entry.
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