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Solar panels on water canals seem like a no-brainer. So why aren’t they widespread?

in Environment/News/technology

Back in 2015, California's dry earth was crunching under a fourth year of drought. Then-Governor Jerry Brown ordered an unprecedented 25% reduction in home water use. Farmers, who use the most water, volunteered too to avoid deeper, mandatory cuts.

Brown also set a goal for the state to get half its energy from renewable sources, with climate change bearing down.

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Letters to Santa seeking generous elf helpers

in Community/Events/News

After an absence of three years, the popular Letters to Santa Charity live event will return on Oct. 21 at the Assyrian American Civic Club, 2618 N. Golden State Blvd., Turlock.

To help ensure that the charity event’s return is successful, the Letters to Santa board is seeking sponsors.

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High school attendance boundary changes on hold in Modesto City Schools. Here’s why

in Community/News/School

Modesto City Schools has paused its move toward high school boundary changes, and staff will recommend the Board of Education defer any adjustments for the time being.

The reason: Improvements to be made on high school campuses as the result of the passage of bond Measure L in November could change students’ attendance patterns, district spokeswoman Linda Mumma Solorio said.

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Modesto man, 81, found dead in swimming pool after being out of contact a few days

in Accident/Community/News

An 81-year-old Modesto resident was found dead in his home swimming pool Sunday evening after apparently having been in the water at least a couple of days.

Public safety responders went to a home on Sherwood Court, southeast of Sherwood and Bowen avenues, at about 6:15 p.m. after getting a report of a drowning.

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Family Demands Justice After Mom Killed by Lawnmower in Newly Purchased Modesto Park

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In a shocking accident, a young Californian mom tragically lost her life in Modesto's Beard Brook Park on July 8, 2023. The victim, 27-year-old Christine Chavez, was reportedly lying down in a weed-filled area of the park when a groundskeeper unknowingly ran over her with a lawnmower. Devastatingly, the worker only spotted Chavez's body after the horrific incident.

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Kade Morris gets fourth-biggest MLB bonus of any Nevada Wolf Pack baseball alum

in Community/News/Sports

Kade Morris will forgo his senior season at Nevada after signing a contract over the weekend with the New York Mets, who used a third-round pick to select the Wolf Pack fireballer with the No. 101 pick in this month's MLB draft.

The 6-foot-3, 190-pound right-hander from Turlock, Calif., signed for his full slot bonus amount of $666,500, per MLB.com's Jim Callis. Morris, who was the eighth-highest draft pick in Wolf Pack history, gets the fourth-largest MLB bonus of a Nevada alum.

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Coaches reward local talent

A combined seven members from Central Valley’s and Ceres High’s baseball programs were honored for their stellar play this spring.

Man arrested within hours of paternal kidnapping Wednesday morning

in Community/crime/News

On Wednesday, July 12th, 2023, at 11:18 am, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported disturbance at a residence in the 700 block of E Minnesota Ave, Turlock.

When officers arrived on scene, they contacted the caller who told them that her estranged husband, Benjamin Chipponeri, 39, of Turlock, had arrived at her residence and entered it without her permission.

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Modesto cracks down on vehicle sideshows. Drivers and spectators can face these fines

in Community/crime/News

New fines for people involved in vehicle sideshows won approval from the Modesto City Council.

It voted 7-0 on Tuesday, July 11, to fine drivers and passengers up to $3,500 for taking part in these displays of speed and stunts. People who organize or promote sideshows could pay as much as $3,000. Those who just watch could be fined up to $2,500.

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California kicks in another $40 million to extend ACE to Turlock. When will 1st train run?

in Government/News/Transportation

The Altamont Corrdor Express has received a $40 million state grant toward the Ceres-to-Turlock leg of its expansion.

The money will go to double-tracking and other upgrades aimed at opening this rail stretch to passengers by 2029.

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