A man is in custody he ran away from Merced police. 26-year-old Roger Janz had an outstanding probation warrant for his arrest. At 9:15 Friday night, an officer conducted a traffic stop at Carol and Childs Avenue in Merced. Continue reading on Newsbreak Keep Reading
The latest storm to spread across Northern California brought wind gusts Saturday morning to Modesto, followed by drenching rain in the afternoon and localized street flooding. Winds gusting at 30 to 35 mph knocked down tree limbs across the city and other parts of Stanislaus County. Continue reading on Modesto Bee Keep Reading
The Christmas season shifts into full gear this weekend as holiday performances and spectacles abound for residents of Turlock. On Saturday, you can take a trip back into time — Central California of the 1990s, to be exact — for a special performance by the Center for Urban Performance and Service and Westside Ministries of… Keep Reading
A Hilmar man was killed in a traffic collision in front of his home as he tried to pull into his driveway Monday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash occurred on Lander Avenue in Hilmar, north of American Avenue, at about 5:40 p.m. Continue reading on Modesto Bee Keep Reading
The City of Turlock’s Leaf Pickup Program began on Nov. 1 and will run through Feb. 3. Turlock residents are encouraged to use their green, organic waste cart provided by Turlock Scavenger for leaves and garden refuse. Any remaining leaves that will not fit into the green cart may be placed in the street for… Keep Reading
No charges will be filed against the Modesto police officer who this summer fatally shot an intoxicated man who was holding a trailer hitch, Stanislaus County District Attorney Birgit Fladager announced late Monday afternoon. A news release from the District Attorney’s Office said the decision was made “after a thorough review of all the relevant… Keep Reading
The Bay Area women’s soccer market is becoming even larger. Six local teams — the San Francisco Glens, the Olympic Club, Marin FC, Pleasanton RAGE, California Storm and Academica SC of Turlock — will join already-planned clubs Oakland Soul and Stockton Cargo in the United Soccer League’s W League NorCal Division next year, which is… Keep Reading
With more rain projected this weekend and overnight temperatures expected to dip into the low 30s next week, the county has opened designated warming zones across the county. In Turlock, warming zones are open at the Roger K. Fall Transit Center, 1418 N. Golden State Blvd; the Turlock Public Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave.; and… Keep Reading
Turlock-based digital printing company, Impact Prints, is encouraging local children ages 3 to 8 years old to submit drawings showcasing their favorite place in Turlock as part of their first-ever Little Artists competition. Participants will have an opportunity to win several prizes, including iPads, art kits and shirts. Rob Kho and his wife, Maya, are… Keep Reading
Turlock police are reporting that a 16-year-old boy suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound Friday night. The teen was treated and released at a hospital. Police responded about 8 p.m. to a report of a gunshot at a gas station near Golden State Boulevard and Olive Avenue. Police said the 16-year-old and others did not cooperate… Keep Reading
