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Man Diverts Wine Truck for Solo Freeway Tasting

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It’s not unusual that a person might partake in some wine to help them through these difficult times, but one man’s attempt to imbibe some vino on Tuesday in Turlock went beyond the extreme.

Gabriel Moreno, 39, of Hayward attempted to get his fill of wine and then some by drinking it straight out of a tanker truck that was traveling along Highway 99.

The imbibing started shortly after noon on Tuesday when a driver of a Cherokee Freight Lines tractor tanker noticed Moreno trying to get his attention.

The tanker was on northbound Highway 99, near Fulkerth Road when Moreno pulled his vehicle to the left and started trying to get the Cherokee driver’s attention. Thinking maybe he had a mechanical issue with his combination, the Cherokee driver pulled to the right shoulder of the freeway, said California Highway Patrol spokesman Officer Thomas Olsen.

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‘Help Me!’ A Young Girl’s Sign in Car Window Isn’t What It Seems, California Cops Say

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Alarmed drivers on a Northern California highway spotted a young girl Saturday evening in a vehicle holding up a handmade sign that read “Help me, she’s not my mom!! Help!!” California Highway Patrol officers say.

After motorists on Highway 99 south of Elk Grove called 911, CHP officers and a K9 unit performed a high-risk stop on the vehicle near 8 Mile Road in Stockton, CHP officers wrote in a release.

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CHP: 4, Including Infant, Hurt in Highway 99 Crash Near Turlock

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TURLOCK, Calif. — Four people, including an infant, were hurt in a crash Sunday night near Turlock, officials say.

The driver was traveling southbound on Highway 99 north of West Main Street in Turlock. There were three passengers, including an infant, when the crash happened around 7:30 p.m., the California Highway Patrol said.

The car at some point moved to the right from the middle lane and lost control, causing a rollover crash, the CHP said. The infant was ejected from the SUV but remained in the carrier.

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Traffic Advisory: Tuolumne Closed Due to Sinkhole

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Traffic Advisory: W. Tuolumne is CLOSED between Golden State and Tully. The whole area is closed off, including both lanes and sidewalks.

City of Turlock crews are working on addressing a sinkhole.

Turlock Police advise people to use alternate routes.

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20×20 Sinkhole Forms in Turlock

 Crews are trying to repair a roadway in Turlock after a sinkhole formed. Turlock Police Department said the sinkhole was at North

Full Church Honors Merced County Fire Captain Who Died in Line of Duty

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A decorated Merced County Cal Fire captain was laid to rest Thursday after a traditional processional through the city of Merced and services at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

Capt. Paul Rotondaro died in a traffic crash on Highway 140 near the Gustine airport, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Rotondaro had left the Gustine Cal Fire Station 74 and was heading to another station when the head-on collision occurred, Merced County Cal Fire spokesperson Scott McLean said.

Rotondaro started his Merced County firefighting career in 2006. He was selected as the 2018 Merced County Firefighter of the Year, according to the Merced County Office of Emergency Services.

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Pair of Weekend Fires

There were a couple of fires of note in the region as temperatures are rising this season. There was a

Person Hit, Killed by Vehicle on Highway 99 in Turlock

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TURLOCK (CBS13) – Authorities say a person who was on Highway 99 near Turlock late Tuesday night was hit and killed by a vehicle.

The incident happened a little after 11 p.m. on the freeway at Lander Avenue. California Highway Patrol’s Merced division says a pedestrian who was on the freeway was killed. No information about the person has been released at this point.

The driver stayed at the scene after the pedestrian was hit and cooperated with the investigation, officers say.

Both directions on Highway 99 were closed for a time but were reopened by the early morning hours on Wednesday.

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One Year from Today You Must Have a Real ID

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SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – One year from today people will need a REAL ID to fly domestically or enter secure federal facilities or military bases.

Starting October 1, 2020, people will not be allowed to use their old driver’s license or state-issued identification. You can use a valid passport, military ID, Global Entry Card, or other federally approved documents.

The California REAL ID has a gold bear and a star.

You must go in-person to a DMV office in order to get a REAL ID and bring the following items:

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Pedestrian Struck and Killed at Keyes Road on-Ramp

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A Modesto man was killed Monday night when he was hit by a vehicle at the Keyes Road on-ramp on Highway 99.

The name of the deceased is not being released pending next of kin notification. The California Highway Patrol stated the man was 57 years old.

The collision happened around 9:15 p.m. Monday.

Matthew Higle, 34, of Ceres was driving a 2009 Nissan sedan on the Keyes Road on-ramp and was just entering Highway 99 when the front of his vehicle collided with an unknown object.

Higle drove to the side of the highway and immediately called 911, according to the CHP.

Emergency personnel responded to the scene and made the discovery that the unknown object Higle had hit was a pedestrian.

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Why Another City Bus Service Might Be Leaving Stanislaus County

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CERES, Calif. — Another bus service in Stanislaus County might be coming to an end. The Ceres Area Transit [CAT] is the latest bus service in the county that may have to hand their operation’s reins over to another agency.

“The bottom line is if we don’t want to pay penalties we need to find someone else to operate our transit system for us,” said Fred Cavanah, transit manager for Ceres.

Years of declining ridership on the CAT have translated to a possible $15,000 penalty, payable only from the city’s General Fund. The only way to avoid making that payment is to hand the reins over to another agency.

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Explore Southern California on the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner This Summer

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Southern California’s top destinations are at their best during the summer, with great weather, long days, and special events. Instead of navigating busy freeways, packed parking lots and crowded downtowns, start your summer getaway with a relaxing trip on the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner®.
 
The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner carries 3 million passengers each year to 27 stations in San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo counties. Onboard amenities such as a market-style café, Wi-Fi, power outlets, and spacious seating offer a comfortable ride that let you arrive refreshed and ready to explore.
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