Modesto news

• Update: 3-year-old suffered burns, cuts and bruises before death, police say

  03-03-2017 23:58
  
  A woman and her fianceé were arrested on suspicion of murder after the woman’s 3-year-old son’s died with injuries including burns, lacerations and bruises on his body. On Wednesday night, … Click to Continue »
  
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• Police: 3-year-old suffered burns, cuts and bruises before death

  03-03-2017 23:58
  
  A woman and her fiancée were arrested on suspicion of murder after the woman’s 3-year-old son’s died with injuries including burns, lacerations and bruises on his body. On Wednesday night, … Click to Continue »
  
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• Two in custody after death of Modesto 3-year-old

  03-03-2017 23:44
  
  Marcus Pendleton, a neighbor of homicide suspects on i.e. Escamilla and Kylie Beasley, talks about what he heard as police arrived on scene at the Emerald Pointe in Modesto, Calif. ( LErin Tracy/[email protected]) … Click to Continue »
  
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• Stanislaus County auto theft suspects (03/04/17)

  03-03-2017 23:19
  
  16 people were arrested on suspicion of auto theft in Stanislaus County from Feb. 16-22. SUSPECT: Joshua Robert Edward Swiderski, 36, of Modesto DAY ARRESTED: Feb. 16 ARRESTING AGENCY: Modesto … Click to Continue »
  
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• Fresno zoo's baby rhino has a big toy ball, and he knows what to do with it

  03-03-2017 22:51
  
  Watch as Fresno Chaffee Zoo's baby rhino spars with his "Boomer Ball.". He's not on exhibit yet, but the zoo just released this video of the calf having some fun in the sun. According to the zoo, there will be a naming contest soon. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Modesto mom, fiance arrested in toddler's death

  03-03-2017 22:12
  A Modesto couple was arrested on murder and torture charges in connection with the death of the woman's 3-year-old child, police said Friday. Someone called 911 about 9:15 p.m. Wednesday to report that a child had stopped breathing at a home in the 300 block of Standiford Avenue.
  
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• Modesto couple arrested following 3-year-old's death

  03-03-2017 22:12
  A Modesto couple has been arrested on charges of murder and torture after the death of a 3-year-old boy. On Wednesday emergency medical crews responded to the 300 block of Standiford Ave. around 9:15 p.m. to reports that a child had stopped breathing.
  
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• Woman arrested after allegedly having sex with Mount Shasta High football players

  03-03-2017 21:58
  
  A Northern California woman was arrested after she was accused of engaging in sexual activity with three members of the Mount Shasta High School football team, the Siskiyou County Sheriff … Click to Continue »
  
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• Unemployment rate continues slow drop in Stanislaus County

  03-03-2017 21:57
  
  Stanislaus County’s unemployment rate for January 2017 crept up from December 2016, but remained below the important year-before figure. January’s unemployment rate was 8.9 percent, compared with 8.2 percent in … Click to Continue »
  
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• Modesto gets temporary restraining order against man accused of threatening cop

  03-03-2017 21:18
  
  A Stanislaus Superior Court judge issued a temporary restraining order Friday morning against a Modesto man accused by the city of threatening one of its police sergeants. A hearing on … Click to Continue »
  
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• Mother, fiance arrested in death and torture of 3-year-old son

  03-03-2017 20:10
  
  A woman and her fiancé were arrested on suspicion of murder after the woman’s 3-year-old son’s died with injuries including burns, lacerations and bruises on his body. On Wednesday, emergency … Click to Continue »
  
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• Valley rain, mountain snow to return for the weekend

  03-03-2017 19:14
  
  Rain returns to the Valley and foothills this weekend as a cool weather pattern comes through, bringing snow to the Sierra at 2,500 feet or lower, the National Weather Service … Click to Continue »
  
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• Storms leave only one way into Yosemite Valley

  03-03-2017 07:54
  
  It’s still possible to reach the magnificent Yosemite Valley, but the drive will take longer than Modesto-area people are used to because of storm-related road closures. Work will begin next … Click to Continue »
  
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• Update: Modesto fire Chief Slamon leaving to head Carson City department

  03-03-2017 07:33
  
  Modesto fire Chief Sean Slamon is leaving to take a similar job in Northern Nevada. The 28-year veteran of the Modesto Fire Department accepted the job as Carson City’s fire … Click to Continue »
  
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• Modesto fire chief Slamon leaving to head Carson City department

  03-03-2017 07:33
  
  Modesto Fire Chief Sean Slamon is leaving his post to take a similar job in Nevada, he said Thursday night. The 28-year veteran of the Modesto Fire Department accepted the … Click to Continue »
  
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• Raw Video: Shooting in downtown Modesto

  03-03-2017 05:48
  
  A man was shot in downtown Modesto on Thursday, March 2, 2017. The victim, who was found in the 500 block of 12th Street, was taken to a nearby hospital with undisclosed injuries. (Garth Stapley/[email protected]) … Click to Continue »
  
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• A new shoe shop opens; burgers, pizza, Mexican food coming soon

  03-03-2017 05:23
  
  Turlock’s Monte Vista Crossings continues to add retailers, with a new shoe store opening last week and three, count ’em three, restaurants under construction. First up, Rack Room Shoes. The … Click to Continue »
  
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• Modesto police investigating shooting in downtown

  03-03-2017 05:21
  
  Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Thursday night in downtown Modesto. At about 8 p.m., officers were called to the area of 14th Street near E Street on … Click to Continue »
  
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• Modesto police investigate downtown shooting over possible drug deal

  03-03-2017 05:21
  
  An apparent drug deal gone bad in downtown Modesto on Thursday night put a man in the hospital with nonlethal gunshot wounds. Two suspects fired a pistol and a rifle … Click to Continue »
  
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• Search warrants served at home of former Stockton mayor Anthony Silva, Kids Club

  03-03-2017 03:22
  
  Former Stockton Mayor Anthony Silva’s legal troubles continued Thursday as the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office executed search warrants at his home and the Stockton Kids Club. Tim Daly, … Click to Continue »
  
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• Stanislaus County to seek input on Laura’s Law at forums this month

  03-03-2017 03:06
  
  Two community forums in Modesto are set for later this month on the possible adoption of Laura’s Law in Stanislaus County. The county has begun a fact-finding process on the … Click to Continue »
  
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• Ceres police arrest man in stabbing death of girlfriend

  03-03-2017 02:51
  
  A Ceres man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of stabbing to death his girlfriend, who was the mother of their three children, during a jealous rage. David Perez Jimenez, 35, … Click to Continue »
  
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• Ceres police arrest boyfriend in weekend homicide

  03-03-2017 02:51
  
  A Ceres man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of stabbing to death his girlfriend and mother of their three children during a jealous rage. David Perez Jimenez, 35, had been … Click to Continue »
  
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• Around the Region (3/3/17)

  03-03-2017 01:00
  
  MODESTO What: Regional Science Olympiad When: Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Where: Modesto JC – West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. Info: The regional science olympiad is co-sponsored by … Click to Continue »
  
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• Modesto receives $782,150 for park renovations

  03-03-2017 00:59
  
  Modesto has a $782,150 state grant to renovate two of its older and well-used parks. The City Council on Tuesday accepted the California Department of Housing and Community Development grant … Click to Continue »
  
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