A mudslide near Highway 99 has temporarily closed an on-ramp in Modesto. Rick Brewer, spokesperson for Caltrans, said the recent storms likely played a role in the mudslide happening. Continue reading on ABC10 Keep Reading
After recovering from a cyber attack in February that impacted the city’s police department and compromised residents’ personal information, Modesto appears to be the target of another ransomware attack. On Monday, Modesto was added to the “victims list” of a ransomware group known as Snatch, according to ThreatMon Ransomware Monitoring , a cyber threat intelligence platform. Continue… Keep Reading
A group of childhood friends from Turlock is sticking it to the frequent Central Valley lament that we get all the latest food trends too late. Led by Turlock native and Xhale Ultra Lounge owner Romeo Esho, the new restaurant will specialize in Korean corn dogs — a trendy take on the traditional fried fairgrounds… Keep Reading
Homeless or Helpless? Re “It’s high time to end Modesto’s intractable homelessness problem” (Page 1C, March 12): I thank Mr. Jamieson for his opinion. I found it to be truthful, honest and needed to be said. Being from Turlock, I wish the City Council and police, who have been doing more lately, would read it and consider… Keep Reading
Several drivers were caught speeding on Campus Parkway in Merced over the weekend, resulting in multiple citations from the police department. The Merced Police Department reported that three drivers were caught for exceeding the speed limit, with one driver caught going 81 MPH in a 55 MPH zone, another going 95 MPH, and a third… Keep Reading
Former Baywatch star Alexandra Paul and co-defendant Alicia Santurio were found not guilty of misdemeanor theft after rescuing two suffering chickens from a transport truck outside a Foster Farms slaughterhouse in Livingston, California. The incident, documented by animal protection organization Direct Action Everywhere, occurred in September 2021. Continue reading on mercyforanimals.org Keep Reading
Stanislaus County sheriff’s Deputy Eric Fulmer was driving 121 mph as he approached a T-intersection on a foggy morning in January 2022. At about the same time, a Chevrolet Camaro pulled into the intersection. Fulmer braked, but it was too late. His vehicle slammed into the side of the Camaro at nearly 90 mph, killing 21-year-old… Keep Reading
The California Highway Patrol said Thursday afternoon that both lanes of Highway 33 between Patterson and Crows Landing are open again. Here is the original story. Highway 33 was closed Thursday morning south of Patterson due to flooding, one of numerous road closures in effect throughout Stanislaus County due to localized flooding. Continue reading on… Keep Reading
The Diocese of Stockton is warning of a dismissed priest, accused of sexual abuse, who they say is still performing masses in private venues despite no longer being a member of the clergy. Bishop Myron Cotta issued the warning Wednesday saying the diocese is aware Leo Suarez is celebrating masses and Quinceañeras in private homes and halls within the… Keep Reading
On Saturday, March 18th, 2023, at 10:35 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of S Broadway and A St, Turlock, observed a man using a lighter to light some trash in the gutter of the roadway on fire, so he got out with him. Continue reading on turlockareanews.com Keep Reading
