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• Grass fires in Stanislaus County grow to 300 acres

  06-07-2016 23:42
  
  Three separate grass fires that were sparked near Grayson in Stanislaus County grew to about 300 acres Wednesday, as crews worked in difficult terrain to put out the flames.
  
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• Murder trial ordered for man in deaths of girlfriend, unborn child

  06-07-2016 23:01
  
  Demaria Harge charged in 2014 fatal crash near WestleyDefense attorney: Client was exiting freeway; not evading policeProsecutor: Defendant knew behavior was dangerous … Click to Continue »
  
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• Modesto promotes free mobile app, website

  06-07-2016 22:46
  
  Modesto officials debuted the city’s new website and promoted the city’s new free mobile app — which is called GoModesto! — on Wednesday at the downtown library before an audience … Click to Continue »
  
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• California almond harvest likely to set record, feds say

  06-07-2016 21:44
  
  Federal agency estimates 2.05 billion pounds for state, up 2.4 percent from May projectionCrop would eclipse record of 2.03 billion pounds in 2011North San Joaquin Valley is key part of industry … Click to Continue »
  
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• Heller, Turlock High grad, can’t wait for U.S. Women’s Open

  06-07-2016 20:24
  
  Former Sonoma State All-American tees off ThursdayFamily and friends will root for her at CordeValleShe has won twice on Arizona-based mini-tour … Click to Continue »
  
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• Mayor reflects on Turlock’s ‘Year of Reform’

  06-07-2016 19:10
  
  Gary Soiseth cites new debt management, fee structures among accomplishmentsCity also passed stringent campaign finance reforms … Click to Continue »
  
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• Modesto to turn splash fountains back on

  06-07-2016 14:17
  
  Fountains in seven parks could be running as soon as Friday afternoonCity turned them off two summers ago to save water in the drought … Click to Continue »
  
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• Former hospital destroyed

  06-07-2016 05:06
  Small flames can still be seen as the former Del Puerto Hospital is drenched by a stream of water July 5. All three wings of the building that served as Patterson's hospital for nearly half a century before closing in 1998 caught fire early Tuesday morning. At 3:51 a.m., Patterson Fire Department received a call reporting multiple buildings on fire near Sutter Gould Medical Foundation, 801 E St. When Engine No.
  
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• Discount tickets end Thursday, but fair deals still out there

  06-07-2016 03:34
  
  The Stanislaus County Fair opens Friday for a 10-day run. Get discounted tickets until 7 p.m. Thursday at www.stancofair.com or pick a daily deal to stroll the midway for less. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Sonora councilman leaves office after 52 years

  06-07-2016 03:32
  
  Ron Stearn’s service ties for longest among California citiesDowntown was key concern for longtime hardware store managerSonora grew to east to increase sales tax income … Click to Continue »
  
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• Stanislaus Probation officer injured in crash with big rig

  06-07-2016 03:12
  
  A Stanislaus County Probation officer suffered minor injures when the car in which he was riding was hit by a big rig near Al’s Furniture on McHenry Avenue. The probation … Click to Continue »
  
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• Sonora councilman retires after 52 years

  06-07-2016 03:09
  
  Ron Stearn reflects on his 52 years on the City Council in Sonora, Calif., on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. (John Holland/[email protected]) … Click to Continue »
  
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• Grass fires in Stanislaus Co. grow to 265+ acres

  06-07-2016 03:01
  
  Three separate grass fires that were sparked near Grayson in  Stanislaus County have grown to more than 265 acres Tuesday, as crews are having a difficult time getting to the blaze to put out the flames.
  
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• Finding Lost Dogs After 4th of July

  06-07-2016 02:52
  
  A busy day for staff at the Stanislaus Animal Services Center in Modesto as they take in and reunite owners with lost dogs after the 4th of July holiday. Video By: Joan Barnett Lee / [email protected] … Click to Continue »
  
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• Score a couple for video games and those who play them

  06-07-2016 02:46
  
  Studies focus on the benefits of regular video game playCognitive skills, emotional rewards, improved social interaction among themModesto-area youths speak about what they get from gaming … Click to Continue »
  
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• Woman in wheelchair drowns in bizarre accident on Sacramento River

  06-07-2016 02:23
  
  Laurie Hoirup, 60, was a disability rights advocate and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appointeeAccident occurred at night after annual Sacramento riverfront fireworks showHoirup wrote three books and was scheduled to make annual State Fair appearance … Click to Continue »
  
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• Testimony: Pregnant girlfriend asked mom to call police shortly before fatal crash

  06-07-2016 02:19
  
  Taylor Little, her unborn child died in 2014 crashDemaria Harge charged with two counts of murderWoman’s mother, friend testify in preliminary hearing … Click to Continue »
  
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• Pregnant girlfriend asked mom to call police shortly before fatal crash

  06-07-2016 02:19
  
  Taylor Little, her unborn child died in 2014 crashDemaria Harge charged with two counts of murderWoman’s mother, friend testify in preliminary hearing … Click to Continue »
  
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• CSU Stanislaus hails new leader with (friendly) fireworks

  06-07-2016 02:08
  
  Turlock welcomed its new university president with a bang over the holiday weekend, with fireworks at the campus and cheering crowds downtown as she rode in the downtown Independence Day … Click to Continue »
  
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• Crews work to contain 100-acre grass fire in Patterson

  06-07-2016 01:57
  
  A 100-acre grass fire is burning near Patterson in Stanislaus County, but crews are having a difficult time getting to the blaze to put out the flames.
  
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• Modesto Fourth of July parade winners selected

  06-07-2016 01:33
  
  Several residents were presented with awards Monday during Modesto’s 142nd Annual Independence Day Parade for entries that participated. John Field, the event’s entry stage chair, said the award winners were … Click to Continue »
  
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• Animal services inundated with lost dogs after Fourth of July

  06-07-2016 01:24
  
  Mariah Lugo was among the steady procession of people who filed into the Stanislaus County Animal Shelter on Tuesday, the day after the Fourth of July. The 22-year-old Ceres resident, … Click to Continue »
  
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• Most Wanted: Jose Moreno, Rape

  06-07-2016 01:04
  
  NAME: Jose Moreno … Click to Continue »
  
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• In brief: Ben Folds added to Gallo Center lineup

  06-07-2016 01:00
  
  Singer-songwriter Ben Folds has been added to the new season for the Gallo Center for the Arts. The former frontman of Ben Folds Five, known for hits such as “Brick” … Click to Continue »
  
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