Modesto Police Department incidents for Tuesday, April 19, 2016, according to www.crimemapping.com. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Strawberry crop hit hard by rain in Modesto, Merced
Modesto fields were ‘flowering beautifully’ before storm Turlock grower calls damage unprecedented Merced patch has 95 percent loss … Click to Continue »
Read More »Coroner seeking family of woman who died in Modesto
The Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office is looking for family or friends of a woman who died on Saturday in Modesto. Rosa Ramirez, 71, died at English Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation … Click to Continue »
Read More »Stories told of targeted African American students at Modesto schools
Mother, grandmother speak out about hate crimes against their students One in high school, one in junior high, lives changed by bigotry of schoolmates Both say it’s time to face that hatred lives on in this modern time, this diverse place … Click to Continue »
Read More »Modesto restaurants begin their run on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
Food Fix Truck first to be featured Three Modesto spots to be shown Guy Fieri filmed in town in January … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police: 3 stabbed, one shot in west Modesto
Three people were stabbed and another person shot in west Modesto on Friday night after what police say began as a neighborhood dispute. None of the victims wounds are considered … Click to Continue »
Read More »Modesto City Council starts discussion on X-Fest’s future
Annual music festival draws thousands to downtown, boosts sales for restaurants, bars But some restaurants and businesses hurt, close during one-day event Police concerned about crime, ability to provide adequate security … Click to Continue »
Read More »Modesto man named winner of ‘The Voice’ competition at Sacramento’s Arden Fair mall
‘The Voice’ tryout draws wannabe stars from throughout region Winner Brandon Davis of Modesto gets chance to meet show talent scout Local judges include former ‘Voice’ contestant … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ceres teen suspected of DUI in fatal crash south of Modesto
A Ceres teen is dead and his friend arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after a rollover crash south of Modesto on Thursday night. The crash occurred on Taylor Road … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sheriff: Curling iron used to torture woman in Modesto
Victim is a developmentally disabled adult Police say suspects are known prostitutes Victim burned with a curling iron … Click to Continue »
Read More »Modesto rape victim speaks out about attacker, a wanted parolee
Matthew Deante Morgan twice cut off his ankle monitor Convicted of rape, he has failed to register as sex offender … Click to Continue »
Read More »Driver suspected of DUI crashes in Modesto
A 23-year-old man suspected of driving under in the influence drove his vehicle south on Lakewood Avenue and through the Scenic Drive intersection before nearly hitting a house. The vehicle took out two fences along the property. The driver, Robert Swartzman, who was the only person in the vehicle, later …
Read More »Judge won’t let Modesto attorney Frank Carson be co-counsel in own murder case
Judge: Carson can assist counsel, not argue or question witnesses Defense says Carson’s involvement wouldn’t create disruptions Prosecution says Carson has represented many of witnesses … Click to Continue »
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