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Voters in Riverbank will decide in November whether to impose a marijuana tax that's unlikely to ever be used. It's illegal to open a cannabis dispensary here without a permit … Click to Continue »

MODESTO What: 6 Cups to College Mentoring Program When: Saturday, 9 to 10 a.m. Where: Stanislaus County Office of Education, 1100 H St. Info: SCOE seeks mentors for this program … Click to Continue »

A group of law enforcement officers on Thursday ran through Stanislaus County to raise money for Special Olympics athletes who participate in competitions. The Law Enforcement Torch Run began in … Click to Continue »

Several people were transported to the hospital from scene of a single vehicle rollover just north of Tuolumne exit on Highway 99 in Modesto. … Click to Continue »

Police officials warned residents about a man who apparently is going around town, pretending to be working with authorities and asking for children's information. One incident occurred about 1:15 p.m. … Click to Continue »

Republican senators who previously said immigration was a dead issue said Thursday the House immigration plan drafted by House Speaker Paul Ryan could get a vote in their chamber. "If … Click to Continue »

A fire east of Jupiter in Tuolumne County destroyed two outbuildings Wednesday afternoon before being contained to three acres. At about 3:40 p.m., firefighting personnel and sheriff's deputies responded to … Click to Continue »

Merced's newest police chief has been serving and protecting the city for more than 20 years. Merced Police Capt. Chris Goodwin, 48, will officially become the city's top cop next … Click to Continue »

Family and friends identified the 17-year-old fatally shot in downtown Turlock on Monday as Richard Lee Short III. A gofundme page Wednesday asked for donations to help with funeral expenses … Click to Continue »

Police have confirmed the identities of two people killed in north Modesto early this month. John Parodi, 69, and his sister Debra Parodi, 59, were found dead June 5 in … Click to Continue »