Paddlers came in kayaks and canoes and a 25-foot mock-up of a Viking boat to christen Modesto’s new launch ramp on the Tuolumne River. It opened Friday off Neece Drive in west Modesto, which has lacked easy connections to the river that runs past it. This is the first paved ramp in Tuolumne River Regional… Keep Reading
Established in May 2009 when it first brewed its well-known flagship Hops of Wrath IPA, Turlock’s Dust Bowl Brewing Company is set to celebrate its Fifteenth Anniversary this May. After a decade and a half of growth, the Central Valley craft beer innovator has a lineup of promotions and parties to recognize the milestone and… Keep Reading
A local Walmart had expired baby formula on its shelves and a Modesto bar had mold in its ice machine. These were some of the violations observed during health inspections in Stanislaus County in late April. Continue reading on Modesto Bee Keep Reading
The area’s lakes, rivers and streams will pose a tempting relief to the rising temperatures but emergency responders are warning that a quick dip could have hidden dangers for swimmers. On Monday, Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke issued an order to close the Merced River and San Joaquin River for recreational use. The order comes… Keep Reading
A GoFundMe appeal has launched for the family of Brenda Duran, who died after trying to rescue her daughter on the San Joaquin River. The online site seeks $10,000 in donations for funeral costs and for living expenses for Duran’s husband and three children. Continue reading on NewsBreak Keep Reading
A Modesto Jack in the Box employee is recovering from wounds they received during a stabbing on Monday morning, according to the Modesto Police Department. Sometime around 11 a.m., calls came in about an assault at the fast food restaurant after an encounter between an employee and an unknown person, police said. Continue reading on… Keep Reading
A California family is grieving a mother who drowned after jumping into a river to help her 11-year-old daughter. Searchers recovered the body of 30-year-old Brenda Duran from the San Joaquin River on Saturday. Continue reading on KOLO TV Reno Keep Reading
The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office has identified the man killed following a confrontation as 46-year-old Bryan Tenbrink. Law enforcement says Tenbrink was fatally shot in Modesto Friday afternoon. Continue reading on ABC10 Keep Reading
A car crash early Thursday morning on Golden State Blvd near the 2800 block led to possible injuries. The incident occurred around 7:26 a.m., involving at least one vehicle. Emergency services were called to the scene promptly. Reports confirmed at least one person was trapped inside a vehicle. The cause of the crash remains unknown.… Keep Reading
Police have now released the body camera footage of an April incident in Turlock where officers shot a suspect. The incident happened April 10 along the 900 block of Vermont Avenue. Officers had responded to a report of a suspicious person looking into vehicles. That suspect – later identified as 37-year-old Turlock resident Corey Pollard –… Keep Reading
