The Northern San Joaquin Valley was looking forward to a dry-out day Thursday before a series of storms continues this weekend. The Modesto area was expecting a moderate amount of rain Wednesday — a residual to storms that pounded California this week. Continue reading on Newsbreak Keep Reading
It was another outstanding weekend for local wrestlers at regional tournaments, with Elk Grove, Sheldon and Laguna Creek guys bringing home more medals. Sheldon and Elk Grove wrestling competed at the Lloyd C Engel tournament at Escalon High School. The Huskies had eight out of 11 wrestlers placing. Continue reading on Elk Grove Citizen Keep Reading
An estimated 413,081 people were jolted out of their sleep early Tuesday when the National Weather Service sent an alarm to Central California cell phones earning of possible tornado activity during a deluge of rain, wind, lightning and thunder. A heavy storm cell hit Stanislaus County at around 3:43 a.m., bringing with it sheets of… Keep Reading
CALIFORNIA, USA — An onslaught of rain and wind devastated many communities across Northern California over the past number of days, however even more is expected heading into Monday. Early Sunday morning, heavy winds and rain toppled trees and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people across the region. The looming storm has also prompted… Keep Reading
President Joe Biden Monday issued an emergency declaration for California to help people and local officials coping with the storms that have battered the state, an action that will speed federal help. Biden’s declaration means that federal agencies will get involved immediately in helping state and local agencies coordinate and relief efforts. Gov. Gavin Newsom… Keep Reading
MODESTO, Calif. — Law enforcement officials in Stanislaus County have ended their search for a missing kid last seen in Modesto after he was found safe. According to the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office, 10-year-old Zymir Shepard was last seen wearing a green jacket, blue jeans and red shoes in West Modesto. Continue reading on ABC10 Keep Reading
The Sacramento City Unified School District has canceled school on Monday as another major winter storm hits the region. At least six campuses in the district were without power Sunday, district officials wrote in an email to families. District officials “do not expect that power will be restored by tomorrow morning. We have been in… Keep Reading
For three and a half hours Friday, Stanislaus County sheriff’s deputies were in a standoff with a 17-year-old boy at a residential facility for youth with behavioral issues south of Turlock. The incident started around 12:30 p.m. at Aspiranet’s Excell Center on Youngstown Road. Lt. Tom Letras said the teen barricaded himself inside one of… Keep Reading
Small business owners and entrepreneurs in Turlock will have an opportunity to learn more about funding opportunities at the City of Turlock’s first ever Small Business Funding Expo on Jan. 18. The event, which is a collaborative effort between the City of Turlock, Valley Sierra Small Business Development Center, Central Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce… Keep Reading
When a homicide occurs in or around Modesto, a common refrain is that the city has become increasingly dangerous. People blame politicians and public policy or transplants from the Bay Area and other large cities. Some lament that Modesto “never used to be like this,” while others who’ve moved away chime in to say what… Keep Reading
