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Police issue warning over discarded drugs

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The Newman Police Department is issuing a warning to parents to pass on to their children about not picking up any bags or such things after methamphetamine was found discarded near two schools last week.

“On two separate occasions over the last two weeks quantities of suspected methamphetamine were found abandoned near two different schools within the jurisdiction of the Newman Crows Landing Unified School District,” the police department stated on their Facebook page.

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Turlock man arrested after body found in burned room

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TURLOCK, Calif. — Multiple Stanislaus County agencies helped arrest a Turlock man who allegedly killed another man in an abandoned building, according to Turlock police.

Turlock Police Department officers were called to the area of West Linwood Avenue and Ellerd Drive for a welfare check, Monday. The caller told officers a man may have been assaulted and could be found in an abandoned building.

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Turlock Sports Park prepares for big weekend

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One of the biggest weekends on the calendar for the Turlock Sports Park is finally here. On Saturday, the local organization will be hosting two highly anticipated events: Their biannual flag football championships and a youth soccer camp with Turlock native and current DC United defender Hayden Sargis.

Both events will be taking place at the same time at the Turlock Sports Park facilities at 801 N. Soderquist Rd.

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Merced man with warrant arrested after running away from police

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A man is in custody he ran away from Merced police.

26-year-old Roger Janz had an outstanding probation warrant for his arrest.

At 9:15 Friday night, an officer conducted a traffic stop at Carol and Childs Avenue in Merced.

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Stanislaus County pounded by wind, heavy rain. How long will flood advisory be in effect?

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The latest storm to spread across Northern California brought wind gusts Saturday morning to Modesto, followed by drenching rain in the afternoon and localized street flooding.

Winds gusting at 30 to 35 mph knocked down tree limbs across the city and other parts of Stanislaus County.

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Holiday spirit abounds in upcoming local performances

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The Christmas season shifts into full gear this weekend as holiday performances and spectacles abound for residents of Turlock.

On Saturday, you can take a trip back into time — Central California of the 1990s, to be exact — for a special performance by the Center for Urban Performance and Service and Westside Ministries of “Barber Shop Christmas.”

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Hilmar man trying to pull into his driveway is killed in traffic collision

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A Hilmar man was killed in a traffic collision in front of his home as he tried to pull into his driveway Monday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred on Lander Avenue in Hilmar, north of American Avenue, at about 5:40 p.m.

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City of Turlock’s Leaf Pickup Program

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The City of Turlock’s Leaf Pickup Program began on Nov. 1 and will run through Feb. 3. Turlock residents are encouraged to use their green, organic waste cart provided by Turlock Scavenger for leaves and garden refuse.  Any remaining leaves that will not fit into the green cart may be placed in the street for collection. 

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Stanislaus DA not charging Modesto officer who shot intoxicated man holding trailer hitch

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No charges will be filed against the Modesto police officer who this summer fatally shot an intoxicated man who was holding a trailer hitch, Stanislaus County District Attorney Birgit Fladager announced late Monday afternoon.

A news release from the District Attorney’s Office said the decision was made “after a thorough review of all the relevant evidence gathered during the investigation.” The release included a copy of a letter from the DA’s Office to Police Chief Brandon Gillespie.

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New local women’s soccer league looks to create pathway to the pros

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The Bay Area women’s soccer market is becoming even larger.

Six local teams — the San Francisco Glens, the Olympic Club, Marin FC, Pleasanton RAGE, California Storm and Academica SC of Turlock — will join already-planned clubs Oakland Soul and Stockton Cargo in the United Soccer League’s W League NorCal Division next year, which is slated to begin play next summer.

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