This article presents a guide to three notable Pool Halls located in Modesto. Have you had the chance to visit any of these places yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your experiences and thoughts in the comments section below. 1. Diamond Billiards Address: 3320 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95350 Phone: (209) 577-1447 Desc: Pool hall, Billiards… Keep Reading
Free on-site sports camps and professional coaching are provided to fourth- through-sixth-graders enrolled in the Ceres Unified School District’s After School Education and Safety (ASES) program thanks to a new partnership with Turlock Sports Park, Inc. The program is offered at all 14 of CUSD’s elementary campuses. Continue reading on Ceres Courier Keep Reading
Hidden homeless caves tucked along the Tuolumne River were cleared out by volunteer groups and the Modesto Police Department over the weekend. Volunteers from Operation 9-2-99 and the Tuolumne River Trust partnered with the Modesto Police Department to clear out 7,600 pounds of trash. They also had two truckloads and a trailer of garbage that… Keep Reading
In a new Lobby Gallery exhibition, Light Motifs, the Carnegie Arts Center shares works created by 36 artists from 16 Northern California communities. Jurors for the exhibition are two esteemed artists whose expertise in the use of light is well known. Carolyn Lord is a Bay Area painter and a signature member of the California… Keep Reading
Dozens of seniors are now looking for a new place stay as their nursing home in Turlock prepares to close. Brandel Manor is a 145-bed facility providing post-acute, long-term care and assisted living. The facility notified residents and families about their upcoming closure on Jan. 15. Continue reading on ABC10 Keep Reading
An elementary school in Turlock was placed on lockdown and several people were detained after gunshots were reportedly fired nearby. At around 10:30 a.m. Monday, police were told that gunshots were fired in the area of Lander and Linwood avenues. Nearby, Cunningham Elementary School was placed on a precautionary lockdown as police investigated the incident.… Keep Reading
Because of flooding and a jackknifed semi-truck on the southbound side of Highway 99 in Modesto on Monday morning, the California Highway Patrol urged drivers to find other routes. The pair of incidents caused major delays for commuters, according to the CHP’s Modesto office. By 8:30 a.m. it appeared that both were being addressed. However,… Keep Reading
Streets are not just for motor vehicles, advocates for walkers and bicyclists have argued in Stanislaus County and beyond. The county has several recent and current projects aimed at slowing cars and trucks near schools and other busy spots. Pedestrians at some crosswalks now can press a button that triggers flashing warning lights for drivers.… Keep Reading
The great thing about living in the Northern San Joaquin Valley is the snow is where it belongs – up in the mountains and not down here. That means there is plenty of snow — and skiing — in the 209’s backyard that’s within two to three hours of Manteca, Turlock, Ripon, Lathrop, Ceres, and… Keep Reading
Following an investigation of several days, a New York man was taken into custody on fraud charges by the Oakdale Police Department. In a post on the department’s Facebook page, Oakdale Police reminded residents to “Beware of skimming devices that can steal your personal information.” The post also indicated that, with the help of the… Keep Reading
