There were a couple of fires of note in the region as temperatures are rising this season. There was a 20 by 20 ft. vegetation fire near the south entrance of the Calaveras County Fairgrounds in Angels Camp on Sunday afternoon shortly before one o’clock. The forward progress was quickly stopped. The cause was not… Keep Reading
Four people died in suspected fentanyl overdoses in four different areas of Modesto. And it all happened in a 12-hour period. “When we have this number of deaths in such a short period, we don’t think that that’s just some random anomaly; we know that there’s something which has suddenly changed,” said Patrick Hogan, deputy district… Keep Reading
Modesto is rich with culinary options. There are few types of food I wish restaurants in the city served, because if you can think it, it probably exists. One thing I did long for in Modesto is hot pot, and I recently found out that there is such a restaurant right on McHenry Avenue. Continue… Keep Reading
When Ana Fimbres enrolled in Modesto Junior College, she didn’t expect her education journey to extend past two years. Now, she knows this month’s graduation ceremony won’t be her last. At 37, Fimbres graduated with an associate’s degree in agricultural business from MJC and will start work on her bachelor’s degree at CSU Stanislaus in… Keep Reading
Vitality Bowls has announced a signed agreement with local entrepreneurs and husband-and-wife duo, Tianna and Lizandro Barragan, to open the café in Turlock. The couple plans to have their café open by the end of 2024, offering a variety of unique, nutrient-dense foods that cater to local residents, professionals and visitors. Focused on food allergy… Keep Reading
For the second consecutive year, Turlock High School’s girls track and field program lifted a blue banner. At the Sac-Joaquin Section Division 2 meet at Bella Vista High School in Fair Oaks on Friday, the Lady Bulldogs claimed first in the team competition with a score of 114. Coming in second was Bella Vista High… Keep Reading
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
