A 44-year-old man was shot and killed in Modesto Saturday night, police said.
Morse West, also known as Holly, was shot near Martin and Clayton avenues. He was from Modesto.
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The Turlock High football team announced its presence early in Friday night’s 51-24 win over Gregori High, letting the entire Central California Athletic Conference know that its 0-5 nonleague record wasn’t an indication of what the next five games could be.
The Bulldogs earned their first win this season and their first victory since their historic upset of then-unbeaten St. Mary’s-Stockton in the 2022 Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs. In its first five games, Turlock played two of the top 5 teams in the Sacramento area, two top schools in the Fresno area and a historically powerful Bay Area program.
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A California couple who stopped to get tacos for dinner became instant millionaires after buying a winning Lottery Scratchers ticket.
Tim Dynes said his wife wanted tacos after they returned from an overseas trip, so they stopped at their favorite taco truck in Patterson, about 85 miles south of Sacramento. Dynes said he usually goes to the gas station mini-mart across the truck to buy a Lottery Scratchers ticket and he did just that.
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Modesto Police said it is investigating a homicide that took place just before midnight on Saturday.
Police said the victim is an adult male who was found near Martin and Clayton Avenues.
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A collision resulting in injuries occurred on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the intersection of W Main St and Bystrum Rd. At approximately 11:47 a.m., a red truck and a semi-truck collided.
By 11:53 a.m., the issue escalated from an unknown injury status to emergency services being dispatched.
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A year is officially in the books for the Turlock Moms Club, a 503(c) nonprofit whose mission is to provide a supportive network for local moms and fun activities for children through events and community service.
On Sunday, the club celebrated their year of work and looked towards their second year with their annual Fall Festival. The event, which included children's activities like gardening and face painting, offered an opportunity for community members to learn more about the club and their efforts.
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With a 2023 fundraising goal of $150,000 and the “Relay for Life” of Greater Stanislaus County coming up this weekend, teams are making a final push for the event.
Staged at John Thurman Field in Modesto, the American Cancer Society signature event brings together teams from throughout Stanislaus County as well as some from San Joaquin County as well.
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Who doesn’t love a good tamale, or making money? Stanislaus County residents can get their fair share of the Mesoamerican treat at the inaugural California Tamale Festival in the fall — and maybe even get a job in the process.
Riverbank resident Armando Duldulao is putting on the event, which will take place Oct. 15 between noon and 7 p.m. at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock. Aside from a host of activities and entertainment (and plenty of shopping), visitors can attend a job fair that will be held during the event.
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Autumn has officially arrived which means it's time for pumpkins and scarecrows and corn mazes. It also means Fantozzi Farms is getting ready to open.
Operators Paul and Denise Fantozzi and their crew have been putting the finishing touches on the popular westside fall attraction in preparation for Saturday's opening. Fantozzi Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch opens at 10 a.m. Sept. 30 in Patterson.
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Pizza Factory, a beloved West Coast staple, continues to add to its California footprint, with a new restaurant opening in Turlock. The highly anticipated opening marks the brand’s seventh opening of the year and aims to be a permanent go-to spot for the quickly expanding community. Conveniently situated in the thriving retail block at 1865 Countryside Drive, the restaurant will open on September 28.
This Pizza Factory location holds special significance as it marks the brand’s long-awaited return to Turlock. The new spot in town will be owned and operated by Luis Marquez and Sandy Perez, who are building upon the brand’s established roots in the community.
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