Modesto news

• Investigation Discovery Announces Scott Peterson: an American Murder Mystery debut 11/29 at 9/8c

  20-11-2017 23:26
  On Christmas Eve in 2002, 9-1-1 dispatchers in Modesto, California receive a particularly harrowing call from local resident Ron Grantski - his 27-year-old, expecting stepdaughter, Laci Peterson, is missing. Investigators and family frantically search for the pregnant woman, retracing Laci's every move in hopes of finding the missing mother-to-be and her unborn son, Conner.
  
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• Two shot off McHenry in Modesto

  20-11-2017 23:22
  Police are seeking the suspect or suspects in the shooting of a man and woman in front of a church off Orangeburg Avenue just west of McHenry. Deke Farrow/[email protected] … Click to Continue »
  
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• Rain Moving Out

  20-11-2017 23:21
  
  What's ahead in the weather as we get closer to Thanksgiving
  
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• 4 bizarre moments from our interview with Charles Manson

  20-11-2017 23:17
  
  Notorious mass murderer Charles Manson sat down with KCRA reporter Mike Boyd in 1980 for an in-depth interview.
  
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• Special Olympian trains for her fourth-degree black belt in karate

  20-11-2017 22:55
  
  Dana is determined to take the same rigorous test as everyone else.
  
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• NASA video shows how winds spread particles across continents

  20-11-2017 22:55
  
  A new NASA video captures some of the visual beauty and mathematics behind how particles spread across the globe through the atmosphere.
  
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• Update: Modesto police investigating double shooting in McHenry, Orangeburg area

  20-11-2017 22:51
  Two people were shot following a fight in the area of McHenry and East Orangeburg avenues in Modesto on Monday afternoon, authorities said. The wounds were not life-threatening, police said. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Give me a firing squad, says man who killed his fiancée. The judge disagreed

  20-11-2017 22:51
  A Fresno man was sentenced Monday to 40 years to life in prison for killing his fiancée inside his home two years ago during an argument over a can of … Click to Continue »
  
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• Police bodycam video shows Alabama fan being removed from stadium for smoking

  20-11-2017 22:49
  
  Tuscaloosa PD bodycam video shows Alabama fan being removed from Bryant-Denny Stadium for smoking
  
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• AT&T: Justice Department sues to block $85 billion Time Warner deal

  20-11-2017 22:33
  
  The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit to stop AT&T's $85 billion purchase of Time Warner, according to AT&T
  
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• Former NFL wide receiver Terry Glenn dies in Texas crash, officials say

  20-11-2017 22:29
  
  Former wide receiver Terry Glenn has died at age 43, according to news reports.
  
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• Sacramento officer seen punching man will return to patrol

  20-11-2017 22:26
  
  More than seven months after the Sacramento Police Department and the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office launched an investigation into the actions of an officer who was caught on video throwing a man suspected of jaywalking to the ground in North Sacramento, the department revealed Monday that the officer will return to patrol operations.
  
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• 1 boater dead, another missing after speedboat found spinning in circles

  20-11-2017 21:51
  
  One man was dead and another missing after an unmanned speedboat was discovered spinning in circles by a California harbor.
  
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• A day in the life of a presidentially pardoned turkey

  20-11-2017 21:48
  
  Luxe hotel suites, VIP travel, and paparazzi are all just a day in the life for these lucky birds.
  
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• Bus perfectly ruins view of Georgia Dome implosion​

  20-11-2017 21:38
  
  Cameraman finds perfect spot to film Georgia Dome implosion, but a MARTA bus has other plans.
  
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• Why you might keep waking up in the middle of the night

  20-11-2017 21:31
  
  Waking up in the middle of the night is, to say the least, tiring. Here are some reasons why you might be suffering from this problem.
  
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• Around the Region (11/21/17)

  20-11-2017 21:11
  MODESTO What: Genealogical Society of Stanislaus County When: Tuesday, 7 p.m. Where: Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road Info: Genealogical Society of Stanislaus County invites to the public to … Click to Continue »
  
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• $20,000 reward offered in case of slain Border Patrol agent

  20-11-2017 21:03
  
  Authorities are scrambling to find whoever killed a Border Patrol agent and hope a reward will help lead them to the assailant.
  
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• Joseph Naso, a convicted serial killer, gets death

  20-11-2017 20:50
  
  A California judge sentenced a man to death Friday following his conviction for the decades-old killings of four women with matching initials.
  
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• ​Watch Live: White House to give daily press briefing with Press Secretary Sarah Sanders​

  20-11-2017 20:39
  
  The White House is scheduled to give its daily press briefing with Press Secretary Sarah Sanders.
  
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• Della Reese, of TV's 'Touched by an Angel,' has died at 86

  20-11-2017 20:34
  
  Della Reese, the gospel-influenced singer and actress on the long-running television drama "Touched by an Angel," has died at age 86.
  
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• 'Have it your way'? Not for this would-be robber at a Burger King in Sonora

  20-11-2017 20:28
  The man who attempted to rob the Burger King restaurant in east Sonora at gunpoint on Thursday night remains at large. The Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office on Monday released surveillance … Click to Continue »
  
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• At least 3 elude search by Modesto police. Ammunition, drugs are found.

  20-11-2017 19:42
  At least three people sought by Modesto police in the area of Franklin Elementary School late Sunday remained at large Monday morning. Two others — an adult and a minor … Click to Continue »
  
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• At least 3 elude search by Modesto police. 2 others held after ammo, drugs found.

  20-11-2017 19:42
  At least three people sought by Modesto police in the area of Franklin Elementary School late Sunday remained at large Monday morning. Two others — an adult and a minor … Click to Continue »
  
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• Warmer and clear in Modesto this holiday week, but rain could affect road trips

  20-11-2017 18:55
  Whether it's weather to be thankful for is a matter of opinion, but after a week of slightly lower temperatures, highs most days this holiday week will be in the … Click to Continue »
  
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• Disneyland stops selling Southern California annual pass

  20-11-2017 18:51
  Beginning on Monday, Disneyland’s Southern California Passport, one of the least expensive annual passes, is on hiatus, a Disneyland spokesperson confirmed to the Orange County Register. The $469 pass, which … Click to Continue »
  
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• New York Times reporter suspended in harassment probe

  20-11-2017 18:50
  
  The New York Times says it has suspended White House reporter Glenn Thrush while it investigates harassment charges.
  
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• The Queen and Prince Philip: A timeline of their 70-year marriage

  20-11-2017 18:48
  
  Looking back at their royal romance.
  
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• Merced man identified as victim in deadly suspected DUI crash. Driver arrested.

  20-11-2017 18:38
  A man killed Sunday in a suspected drunken-driving crash outside Delhi has been identified as a 45-year-old Merced man. The Merced County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Thomas Gonzalez … Click to Continue »
  
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• Alternative Keystone XL route OKed in Nebraska

  20-11-2017 18:30
  
  Nebraska regulators have approved the Keystone XL pipeline through the state.
  
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• Trump declares North Korea as state sponsor of terror

  20-11-2017 18:24
  
  President Donald Trump is declaring North Korea a state sponsor of terror.
  
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• Driver in fatal I-5 crash faces manslaughter, DUI charges

  20-11-2017 18:24
  A Rancho Cordova man was arrested early Monday on charges of manslaughter and DUI after a fatal collision on Interstate 5 near Los Banos. The crash occurred about 12:35 a.m. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Apple served with search warrant in Texas church massacre

  20-11-2017 18:16
  
  Apple has clashed with the FBI in the past to protect the privacy of its customers.
  
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• Sacramento Food Bank distributes thousands of turkeys

  20-11-2017 18:03
  
  Sacramento Food Bank to distribute thousands of turkeys today
  
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• This WWII veteran couple died on the same day after fulfilling their final wish

  20-11-2017 18:01
  
  Their love story is definitely one for the books.
  
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• Stockton resident’s step-up to help those in need

  20-11-2017 18:01
  
  Stockton resident’s step-up to help those in need
  
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• All the Stunning Looks From the 2017 AMAs Red Carpet

  20-11-2017 17:46
  
  The stars brought their best looks to the red carpet.
  
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• How long should you cook your turkey?

  20-11-2017 17:44
  
  Take the guesswork out of how long to cook that big Thanksgiving bird.
  
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• Harrison Ford comes to the rescue after car accident

  20-11-2017 17:38
  
  Harrison Ford came to the real-life rescue of a woman who was involved in a car accident north of Los Angeles.
  
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• 17 healthy Thanksgiving recipes to lighten up your meal

  20-11-2017 17:33
  
  This is the year, Thanksgiving doesn't have to kill your diet!
  
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• He demanded free meal at Modesto IHOP. Refused, he made threats, entered kitchen.

  20-11-2017 17:22
  A 27-year-old man is in jail after robbing Modesto's International House of Pancakes restaurant early Monday, police say. Christopher Ceniceros entered the restaurant at 2098 W. Orangeburg Ave. and demanded … Click to Continue »
  
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• He demanded free meal at Modesot's IHOP. Refused, he made threats, entered kitchen.

  20-11-2017 17:22
  A 27-year-old man is in jail after robbing Modesto's International House of Pancakes restaurant early Monday, police say. Christopher Ceniceros entered the restaurant at 2098 W. Orangeburg Ave. and demanded … Click to Continue »
  
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• Update: Modesto police find missing 19-year-old with autism

  20-11-2017 16:03
  Update: Michael Rodriguez has been found at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on Coffee Road. Original story follows: Modesto police are searching for a 19-year-old man with autism who went missing … Click to Continue »
  
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• Trader Joe's recalls salads sold in certain states that may contain glass, plastic

  20-11-2017 16:00
  
  Trader Joe’s says it has recalled several packaged salads after a supplier said there may be shards of glass or hard plastic inside.
  
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• Sacramento police search for suspected killer after stabbing

  20-11-2017 15:59
  
  Sacramento police officers are investigating a fatal stabbing, the department said on Twitter.
  
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• 'F--- TRUMP' truck owner adds sticker with message for sheriff

  20-11-2017 15:54
  
  The Texas sheriff created a social media firestorm with a Facebook post threatening to bring disorderly conduct charges against the truck owner due to the profane anti-Trump message.
  
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• 9-year-old whose last wish was Christmas cards loses battle with cancer

  20-11-2017 15:49
  
  Jacob Thompson, the 9-year-old boy whose last wish was for Christmas cards, has lost his battle with cancer.
  
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• Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip celebrate 70th anniversary

  20-11-2017 15:48
  
  Britain is marking the 70th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip.
  
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• Birds donated to KCRA 3 Turkey Drive help needy families

  20-11-2017 15:45
  
  A record 15,449 turkeys were donated and more than 80 distribution sites will start handing out Thanksgiving meals Monday morning.
  
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• Consumer Reports: Applying for college and reducing the loans you may need

  20-11-2017 15:42
  
  Consumer Reports: Applying for college and reducing the loans you may need
  
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