The local Assyrian community will celebrate its rich traditions at the ninth annual Assyrian Festival on Sept. 16-17 at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. Admission and parking are free. “We really want to showcase the culture, food and dancing of the Assyrian people,” said festival co-chair Sweeny Youmaran. “But this festival is for the entire community,… Keep Reading
For the first time in 2023, both Stanislaus and Merced counties saw their unemployment rates drop in the same month. According to the latest data from the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD), Stanislaus County’s unemployment rate dropped from 6.8 percent in June to 6.5 percent in July, adding roughly 800 jobs. Similarly, Merced… Keep Reading
An 83-year-old woman died after being accidentally shot by her son inside their Modesto home on Wednesday, according to police. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. in the 300 block of Emerson Avenue, southeast of Rumble Road and McHenry Avenue. Continue reading on Modesto Bee Keep Reading
A Modesto man drowned Saturday morning at Woodward Reservoir after his kayak reportedly capsized. Carlos Evans, 53, was attending a family barbecue when he took a kayak out about 10 a.m., according to Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Erich Layton. Evans, who authorities said was not wearing a life jacket, was about 100 yards offshore… Keep Reading
A man was killed and two other people suffered minor injuries in suspected DUI crashes Saturday afternoon, according to the Modesto police and fire departments. The first crash was shortly after 5 p.m. at the intersection of Tully Road and Briggsmore Avenue, according to the Police Department. Continue reading on Modesto Bee Keep Reading
High school volleyball gets revved up this Monday night when local teams host the annual Peter J. Saco Foundation Games. The Sac-Joaquin Section uses the Foundation Games to raise money for the Dale Lackey Scholarship Fund. Admission $5 for the general public, and $3 for students. Continue reading on Turlock Journal Keep Reading
A special ceremony held Thursday evening at the Ceres Community Center saw the swearing-in of new Ceres Police officers and the promotion of a department veteran to the rank of sergeant. The occasion also allowed Ceres Police Chief Rick Collins to introduce a number of new employees, including four dispatchers, a records clerk and a… Keep Reading
A Turlock movie theater was temporarily evacuated after a small fire sparked in a speaker Tuesday evening. A spokesperson for the Turlock Fire Department said the small fire happened in one of the theater rooms. Continue reading on ABC10 Keep Reading
The Valley Air District is accepting entries for our 2024 Healthy Air Living Kids’ Calendar contest. Any school-aged child from kindergarten through 12th grade is encouraged to enter. The deadline for entries is Sept. 29. Winners are chosen to be featured in the annual bilingual calendar, produced with the artwork and clean-air messages from students… Keep Reading
Turlock’s own Olympian-turned-entrepreneur Ali Cox has earned a new accolade. While not as shiny as her silver medal in rowing she won at the 2004 Athens Games, this award has fulfilled one of Cox’s professional goals. Inc. magazine announced that Cox’s marketing agency — recently renamed Noble West — is No. 3,050 on its annual… Keep Reading
