Two dominant pitching performances carried Central Washington softball to a sweep on its first day at the Tournament of Champions in California. Ashlee Laver threw a complete game shutout and Allie Thiessen's two-run double provided all the offense the Wildcats needed in a 2-1 win over Hawaii Pacific. Continue reading on Yakima Herald Keep Reading
A construction worker was standing above a 30-foot trench in west Modesto where a sewer system is being installed when the earth beneath him gave way Friday morning. The man, who is in his 60s, fell nearly 30 feet and several feet of dirt piled on top of him, said Modesto Fire Department Battalion Chief… Keep Reading
If you're hunting for some cool, vintage items, going to your local flea market is the best way to go! You never know what kind of amazing deals and great items you'll find when you go. In the great state of California, there are many great flea markets, but this one is a must-visit. It's… Keep Reading
On Sunday, March 26th, 2023, at 11:58 am, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported disturbance at a residence in the 900 block of South Ave, Turlock, after a man who had recently been released from jail would leave his ex-girlfriend alone. Continue reading on turlockareanews.com Keep Reading
A suspect in Patterson resident Romeo Xavier Portillo’s homicide case was arrested last week in Georgia, the Turlock Police Department announced in a news release Thursday. Portillo’s mother, Sharon Threadgill, said the suspect was a friend and came to her home multiple times after the shooting. Gary Harold Jackson Jr., 22, was arrested in Georgia… Keep Reading
On Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023, at 11:28 am, a Turlock Police officer near 99 Cents Only Stores, 701 N Golden State Blvd, Turlock, observed a driver violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on her. The officer made contact with and asked the vehicle’s two occupants, driver Reyna Saldivar, 28, of… Keep Reading
A mudslide near Highway 99 has temporarily closed an on-ramp in Modesto. Rick Brewer, spokesperson for Caltrans, said the recent storms likely played a role in the mudslide happening. Continue reading on ABC10 Keep Reading
After recovering from a cyber attack in February that impacted the city's police department and compromised residents' personal information, Modesto appears to be the target of another ransomware attack. On Monday, Modesto was added to the "victims list" of a ransomware group known as Snatch, according to ThreatMon Ransomware Monitoring , a cyber threat intelligence platform. Continue… Keep Reading
A group of childhood friends from Turlock is sticking it to the frequent Central Valley lament that we get all the latest food trends too late. Led by Turlock native and Xhale Ultra Lounge owner Romeo Esho, the new restaurant will specialize in Korean corn dogs — a trendy take on the traditional fried fairgrounds… Keep Reading
Homeless or helpless? Re “It’s high time to end Modesto’s intractable homelessness problem” (Page 1C, March 12): I thank Mr. Jamieson for his opinion. I found it to be truthful, honest and needed to be said. Being from Turlock, I wish the City Council and police, who have been doing more lately, would read it and consider… Keep Reading
