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Turlock Man Convicted of Forcible Rape, Faces Up to 8 Years in Prison
A 26-year-old Turlock man, identified as Ivan Garcia Jr., has been convicted on charges of forcible rape after juridical proceedings in Stanislaus County, as reported by the Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office. Garcia's conviction stems from a 2020 incident where he broke into an apartment on W. Monte Vista and sexually assaulted the then-sleeping victim.
Stanislaus County native receives full ride to medical school from Sutter Health
MODESTO – A Stanislaus County native is one step closer to becoming a doctor, after being awarded a full ride to medical school.Sutter Health announced she is one of only five recipients in the state to get this scholarship. "A girl like me coming from the Central Valley, from my background, I would've never imagined I would've nominated for such a scholarship," said Anaissa Media, a Sutter Health Medical School scholarship recipient.Medina is from Salida but is now going to school at Charles Drew University, a historically Black college that serves the community of Watts in South Central Los Angeles....
Stanislaus County volunteers stuff backpacks with supplies to help families in need
MODESTO – We are in the middle of a sizzling summer and before you know it, a new school year will begin. But for families on a budget, buying school supplies can be expensive. That's why the Stanislaus County Department of Child Support Services teamed up with the United Way and other local groups to help families in their community.There are so many backpacks to choose from – some have sparkles, others popular characters, and classic superheroes with a little flair. Stephanie Bazan, Karen Lumpkin and Tammy Belew all work for the Stanislaus County Department of Child Support Services. This...
Jackpot! $54 million Superlotto Plus ticket sold in Northern California
A lucky lottery player in Northern California is holding a Superlotto Plus ticket worth $54 million after matching all six numbers in Saturday night's draw, according to the California Lottery. The jackpot winning ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven store on Cottonwood Street in Woodland, about 15 miles outside of...
Two earthquakes recorded in Northern California near Lake Tahoe: USGS
(FOX40.COM) –The United States Geological Survey said an earthquake hit Northern California on Saturday evening, and residents in El Dorado and Nevada counties may have felt the impact. Around 8 p.m., the USGS said a magnitude 3.4 earthquake hit about five miles southeast of Dollar Point, California, a small city about four miles north of […]
Flash Flood Warning issued in Northern California, NWS says
(FOX40.COM) — According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, a Flash Flood Warning was issued on Saturday in Northern California. The warning was issued around 3:45 p.m. and is primarily for eastern El Dorado County. NWS said the warning will be in effect until 6:45 p.m. “The Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain […]
Police Union President Named To Peace Officer Standards Panel
The president of the Richmond police union has been appointed to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Benjamin Therriault, a sergeant in the Richmond Police Department, was named Friday to the panel, which sets minimum selection and training standards for California law enforcement. The position requires California Senate confirmation.
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