An 83-year-old woman died after being accidentally shot by her son inside their Modesto home on Wednesday, according to police.
The incident occurred around 9 a.m. in the 300 block of Emerson Avenue, southeast of Rumble Road and McHenry Avenue.
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A Modesto man drowned Saturday morning at Woodward Reservoir after his kayak reportedly capsized.
Carlos Evans, 53, was attending a family barbecue when he took a kayak out about 10 a.m., according to Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Erich Layton. Evans, who authorities said was not wearing a life jacket, was about 100 yards offshore when the kayak capsized. Family saw him waving his arms and called for help.
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A man was killed and two other people suffered minor injuries in suspected DUI crashes Saturday afternoon, according to the Modesto police and fire departments.
The first crash was shortly after 5 p.m. at the intersection of Tully Road and Briggsmore Avenue, according to the Police Department.
High school volleyball gets revved up this Monday night when local teams host the annual Peter J. Saco Foundation Games.
The Sac-Joaquin Section uses the Foundation Games to raise money for the Dale Lackey Scholarship Fund.
Admission $5 for the general public, and $3 for students.
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A special ceremony held Thursday evening at the Ceres Community Center saw the swearing-in of new Ceres Police officers and the promotion of a department veteran to the rank of sergeant.
The occasion also allowed Ceres Police Chief Rick Collins to introduce a number of new employees, including four dispatchers, a records clerk and a code enforcement officer.
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The Valley Air District is accepting entries for our 2024 Healthy Air Living Kids’ Calendar contest. Any school-aged child from kindergarten through 12th grade is encouraged to enter.
The deadline for entries is Sept. 29. Winners are chosen to be featured in the annual bilingual calendar, produced with the artwork and clean-air messages from students illustrating how Valley residents can live healthy air lives. The calendars are printed and distributed free of charge to schools, community groups, healthcare facilities, churches and nonprofit organizations Valley-wide.
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Turlock’s own Olympian-turned-entrepreneur Ali Cox has earned a new accolade. While not as shiny as her silver medal in rowing she won at the 2004 Athens Games, this award has fulfilled one of Cox’s professional goals.
Inc. magazine announced that Cox’s marketing agency — recently renamed Noble West — is No. 3,050 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
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Backyard weddings are a great way to save money on what could be one of the most expensive days of your life, but are they allowed in Modesto?
Yes, according to the Modesto Police Department, but there are some courtesies and requirements.
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Many folks are interested in numerous pop culture topics in the Folsom community. What better way to express their love for all things geeky than a convention to meet like-minded people?
The 5th annual Folsom Ohana Comic Con was hosted last Sunday at the Folsom Community Center at 52 Natoma Street. Nearly one hundred guests attended the event.
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