About 40 people joined in a student-organized march and rally Sunday afternoon in protest of the U.S. drone strike Friday that killed Iran’s most powerful general. Carrying signs with messages including “No Iran war” and “End colonial occupation,” the crowd — mostly college age, but also including the middle aged, seniors and children — took… Keep Reading
It looks like Modesto On Ice — the popular ice skating rink that has drawn more than 230,000 people to downtown since its first season in 2015 — will not close. The owners have lined up a buyer to continue operating the rink that has been a boon for downtown and offers family friendly fun.… Keep Reading
Turlock High’s Everett Johnson was named Lineman of the Year by the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. Thirteen Stanislaus District football players were among those named to the first team or honorable mention by a committee of high school coaches representing the north and south regions —… Keep Reading
A magnitude 4 earthquake that ruptured in the Pacific Ocean sent weak shaking into Ventura County and across the Westside, San Fernando Valley and South Bay areas of Los Angeles County. The earthquake hit at 2:13 a.m. Thursday about 19 miles south of Oxnard in Ventura County and about 15 miles southwest of Naval Base… Keep Reading
TURLOCK What: Sunshine Club weekly luncheon When: Mondays, 1 p.m. Where: Sizzler, 3101 Hotel Drive Info: The Sunshine Club is a support group for men and women who have lost a loved one. Meet people who understand what suddenly being alone really means. The lunch is no-host. Info: Darlene at 209-668-6792. Continue Reading on Modesto Bee Keep Reading
MODESTO, Calif. (KTXL) — A suspect crashed a stolen pickup truck into a woman’s car Tuesday in Modesto, injuring her and the child who was with her. Around 9:30 a.m., Stanislaus County sheriff’s deputies went to the area of South Carpenter Road and California Avenue to investigate reports of a Toyota Tacoma that had been… Keep Reading
From the oppressive heat of summer to the many community events centered around the holiday season, the second half of the year featured a number of notable events. This week, we present the second half of the 2019 Year-In-Review for The Oakdale Leader, covering the months from July to December. JULY With many thanks to… Keep Reading
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County dropped four-tenths of a cent Sunday to $3.506. The average price is 2.4 cents lower than one week ago and 25.6 cents lower than one month ago, but 23.1 cents higher than one year ago, according to figures from the AAA and… Keep Reading
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Another cold storm was headed to San Diego County late tonight and through Monday night, but heavy rain will remain offshore, and some light rain and mountain snow is possible on Monday, forecasters say. A winter storm warning was likely to be discontinued later Sunday, the National Weather Service in San… Keep Reading
The end of the year — let alone an entire decade — always comes with a little sadness. This year saw many longtime local businesses say goodbye for good, and national stalwarts shut down their large big box stores. The so-called “retail apocalypse” was felt in the Central Valley as some well-known national chains faced… Keep Reading
