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… Keep Reading
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. Continue reading on Modesto Bee Keep Reading
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. Continue reading on Turlock Journal Keep Reading
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… Keep Reading
A Turlock movie theater was temporarily evacuated after a small fire sparked in a speaker Tuesday evening. A spokesperson for the Turlock Fire Department said the small fire happened in one of the theater rooms. Continue reading on ABC10 Keep Reading
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… Keep Reading
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… Keep Reading
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. Continue reading on Newsbreak Keep Reading
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… Keep Reading
In this article, we will be exploring seven classic examples of American cuisine found in Turlock. If you've had the pleasure of trying any of these, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! Continue reading on Newsbreak Keep Reading
