After a four-hour standoff that included SWAT, snipers, negotiators and surveillance drones, authorities arrested a Turlock man Thursday on suspicion of attempted murder in a March shooting in Oakdale. About … Click to Continue »
Read More »Oakdale lightning strike sets trees, mobile home on fire
A lightning strike early Friday morning in Oakdale ignited a fire in several Italian cypress trees. The flames spread to nearby vegetation and then to a mobile home. In the … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘This is a huge victory.’ Oakdale white supremacist revels after deadly Virginia clash
A Stanislaus State University student from Oakdale is a central figure in Saturday’s white supremacist demonstration in Charlottesville that turned violent. Nathan Damigo, 31, was arrested and released soon after … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man lying on dark Oakdale Road struck and killed by motorist
A man who appeared to be lying in the dark, rural roadway of Oakdale Road was hit and killed early Tuesday morning, California Highway Patrol reported. The Merced County Coroner’s … Click to Continue »
Read More »Oakdale High School teacher arrested after allegations of alcohol-fueled party
An Oakdale High School teacher has been arrested on charges she hosted a party over the weekend where juveniles were served alcohol. Leandra Spence, who is a special education teacher, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Oakdale teen who mowed lawns for date money turns away from pot
Boy went viral on Facebook, praised for mowing lawns for date money Before a bit of backlash, already was in counseling to kick drug use Happier no longer smoking, having to hide it, Oakdale High freshman says … Click to Continue »
Read More »80-year-old Oakdale woman targeted for theft at least twice
Visually impaired victim’s purses, braille slate and more taken from home Thieves replaced antique rocker with kitchen chair, so she didn’t notice Crimes come at time when victim’s best friend has just died … Click to Continue »
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