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Person found dead in Modesto home that caught fire, officials say
(FOX40.COM) — A person was found dead inside a home in Modesto on Thursday morning after the city’s fire department extinguished a fire that spread from one home to another. The Modesto Fire Department said on Facebook around 2:30 p.m. that the incident occurred on Concord Avenue, about a half-mile northwest of Roosevelt Park. “First […]
1 shot near Modesto’s airport, police say
MODESTO, Calif. — A person was shot Friday morning near Modesto’s airport, police said. The shooting was reported at Tioga Drive and Monterey Avenue. The person suffered non-life-threatening injuries. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or...
Galaxy ups game ahead of "Deadpool and Wolverine" with floor-to-ceiling 4K screens
Moviegoers want more. First it was better snacks. Then it was comfy recliners and reserved seating. That luxury turned to wine and blockbusters with a side of popcorn. ...
California Governor Gavin Newsom Asks Oakland to Allow Police to Pursue Criminals
Gov. Newsom urges Oakland to change strict policy on police pursuits. California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking the city of Oakland to revise its decade-old police pursuit policy that dramatically limits police chases. Newsom said criminals are fleeing without fear because they know police won’t chase them. El gobernador...
First West Nile Virus death since 2006 reported in Contra Costa County
One dead bird, five sentinel chickens test positive for virus, all in Oakley. A Contra Costa resident died this month from West Nile virus infection, underscoring the need for everyone in the county to take precautions against mosquito-borne illness. The death of an adult man who lived in East County...
Vallejo Police Investigate 14th Homicide of 2024 Following Late-Night Shooting
On Wednesday, at around 11:34 P.M., the Vallejo Police Department's Patrol Division responded to a shooting report near Sonoma Boulevard and Louisiana Street. Officers arrived to find an adult male with at least one gunshot wound. They provided medical assistance until paramedics arrived, but despite their efforts, the man died at the scene, according to the Vallejo Police Department.
More racism allegations lodged at the California’s Folsom Police Dept.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Folsom Police Department continues to be mired in racism and discrimination allegations, with more claims coming last week from former department employees. The latest information adds to the litany of allegations already facing the department. Four lawsuits centered on racism have been filed against the...
Thousands evacuate season's biggest wildfire in northern California
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said Friday. A total of 4,000 people have evacuated the towns of Cohasset and Forest Ranch, plus an additional 400 from the small city of Chico.
California’s $20 minimum wage leads 89% of fast-food restaurants to reduce hours
The minimum wage for fast-food workers in California jumped to $20 an hour on April 1, a $4 pay bump for 553,000 fast workers. However, restaurant chain owners raised concerns that the minimum wage increases would hurt their bottom line, and owners have cut workers’ hours, raised food prices, and even shut down some locations. […]
Officials working to find new place for child molesters to be released in Stanislaus County
TURLOCK, Calif. — The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office said Friday sexually violent predators Kevin Gray and Timothy Weathers won't be placed in a home in Turlock. A Stanislaus County Superior Court judge granted a motion to prevent them from being placed at that home. However, the sheriff's office said the release of the two men in a different location in Stanislaus County is ongoing.
Sacramento Kings continue to try and replace void left by Jordi Fernandez
The Sacramento Kings and head coach Mike Brown continue their mission of trying to fill the void by Jordi Fernandez and the other coaches that went with him (more on this in a moment) by adding new assistants to their staff. On Thursday, it was reported that Jim Moran was...
2026 RB Carter Meeks poised for monster junior season with offers under his belt
Modesto (Calif.) Central Catholic 2026 running back Carter Meeks heads into his junior season holding a pair of offers. Nevada and Washington State have both already offered Meeks. Several more schools have been keeping tabs on him including Oregon, Oregon State, San Jose State, Fresno State and UC Davis. He...
Harbor Freight opens new location in Sanger
Valley residents have a new place to shop for tools and home and garden supplies.Harbor Freight is now open in Sanger. It's located off Academy near North Avenue.The retail chain brings about 30 new jobs to the community.It's open Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm.On Sundays, this location is open from 8 am to 6 pm.
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