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Merced County 2-year-old drowns in above-ground pool, police say

A Livingston boy died during the weekend after he was able to climb into an above-ground pool, according to police. The 2-year-old was found in the pool just before 7 … Click to Continue »

 

Local faith leaders denounce Trump's policy, separating children from parents at border

The Rev. Misael Avila of St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Riverbank joined faith leaders in Stanislaus County and throughout the country denouncing the Trump Administration's zero tolerance illegal … Click to Continue »

 

Stanislaus coroner seeks family of Turlock woman

The Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office is looking for family or friends of a Turlock women who died. Susan Wingett, 64, died recently of natural causes at the Emanuel Medical Center, … Click to Continue »

 

Modesto foreclosure attorney gets 2-year fraud sentence

One-time Modesto City Council candidate Robert Farrace, an attorney and real estate broker, was sentenced Monday to two years in federal prison for defrauding real estate lenders. Farrace, 53, was … Click to Continue »

 

Evacuations ordered near Coulterville as fires break out throughout the region

Firefighters are battling blazes across the region, including one near Coulterville that has prompted mandatory evacuations in the area. The Wheeler fire broke out Monday afternoon near Coulterville, according to … Click to Continue »

 

Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (06/19/18)

MODESTO What: YCCD Board of Trustees Study Session When: Tuesday, 11 a.m. Where: YCCD District Office, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. Info: The YCCD Board Trustees will be meeting for a … Click to Continue »

 

What caused explosion, chemical spill at Modesto Junior College pool area?

Modesto Junior College officials expect it will take several days to fully assess the damage from an explosion early Sunday near the east campus swimming pool that resulted in a … Click to Continue »

 

Officials release name of bicyclist struck in deadly hit-and-run in Ceres

Stanislaus County coroner officials on Monday released the name of Aaron Bryant, a 27-year-old man who was riding a bicycle in Ceres on Friday evening when he was struck by … Click to Continue »

 

Child hugs, causes damage to $132,000 sculpture

Surveillance footage from inside Tomahawk Ridge Community Center in Overland Park, Kansas City, shows a 5-year-old hug and eventually damage a $132,000 sculpture. … Click to Continue »

 

Body of unidentified male found in Merced creek, police say

Merced police are investigating after the body of an unidentified male was found in Bear Creek Saturday afternoon. Details are still preliminary. Shortly after 3 p.m., a passerby reportedly was … Click to Continue »

 

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