Kade Morris will forgo his senior season at Nevada after signing a contract over the weekend with the New York Mets, who used a third-round pick to select the Wolf Pack fireballer with the No. 101 pick in this month's MLB draft. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound right-hander from Turlock, Calif., signed for his full slot bonus… Keep Reading
On Wednesday, July 12th, 2023, at 11:18 am, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported disturbance at a residence in the 700 block of E Minnesota Ave, Turlock. When officers arrived on scene, they contacted the caller who told them that her estranged husband, Benjamin Chipponeri, 39, of Turlock, had arrived at her… Keep Reading
The first-ever boat ramp in Tuolumne River Regional Park could begin launching watercraft by year’s end. It will be built in a west Modesto stretch of the park under a $1.79 million contract approved July 11 by the City Council. Continue reading on Modesto Bee Keep Reading
New fines for people involved in vehicle sideshows won approval from the Modesto City Council. It voted 7-0 on Tuesday, July 11, to fine drivers and passengers up to $3,500 for taking part in these displays of speed and stunts. People who organize or promote sideshows could pay as much as $3,000. Those who just… Keep Reading
The Altamont Corrdor Express has received a $40 million state grant toward the Ceres-to-Turlock leg of its expansion. The money will go to double-tracking and other upgrades aimed at opening this rail stretch to passengers by 2029. Continue reading on Modesto Bee Keep Reading
If you hear a low-flying plane, it’s most likely an effort to combat mosquitos. The Turlock Mosquito Abatement District has been conducting aerial spraying in Ceres, Turlock, Denair and Newman. Continue reading on Ceres Courier Keep Reading
Finance publication MONEY has released its 2023 college ratings and once again named Stanislaus State among the “Best Colleges in America.” Using a new star rating system that replaces its traditional numerical ranking, MONEY gave Stanislaus State 4.5 out of 5 stars, which places the University among the top third of the 736 four-year public and… Keep Reading
Jessica’s House founding director Erin Nelson and the nonprofit’s director of outreach and education Colleen E. Montague will be sharing their insights in operating the successful grief support organization in a new book. Jessica’s House was established in Turlock in 2012 to provide grief support for local children and families. The book, which is expected… Keep Reading
A Turlock man faces up to 30 years in prison after being found guilty of killing a driver after speeding through an intersection and leaving the scene. According to the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office, a jury found 41-year-old Daniel Allen Coats guilty of killing 55-year-old Jose Manuel Mora. Coats was charged with gross vehicular manslaughter… Keep Reading
On Wednesday, July 5th, 2023, at 1:15 am, the Turlock Fire Department, Modesto Fire Department, Turlock Police Department, Stanislaus Regional Fire Investigation Unit, and American Medical Response were dispatched to a reported structure fire at a residence in the 800 block of N Berkeley Ave, Turlock. When firefighters arrived on scene, they found heavy fire… Keep Reading
