Modesto news

• East Nicolaus battles in the fog to win section championship

  28-11-2017 23:57
  
  East Nicolaus High School battled it out on the gridiron to beat Durham High School for the section championship.
  
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• Stanislaus County coroner seeks family of Modesto man

  28-11-2017 23:44
  Stanislaus County coroner’s officials are looking for family members of a Modesto man who died earlier this month. Patrick Lovelace, 63, died Nov. 19 at his home. Family members are … Click to Continue »
  
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• A Chilly Night Ahead

  28-11-2017 23:35
  
  Just how cool will our mornings be?
  
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• Judge rules in favor of Trump over fate of consumer watchdog

  28-11-2017 23:19
  
  In a ruling from the bench Tuesday afternoon, Judge Timothy Kelly declined to stop on an emergency basis the president from putting in place Mick Mulvaney, currently the White House’s budget director.
  
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• 'It's unfathomable': 2 fathers, 2 sons killed in Bay Area crash

  28-11-2017 23:18
  
  Two fathers and their young sons were killed over the weekend when a suspected DUI driver from Sacramento hit their vehicle -- with a Cal baseball player being the sole survivor in the family's car.
  
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• When to See the Supermoon

  28-11-2017 22:46
  
  A celestial treat is on tap for December
  
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• President Trump gives remarks after North Korean missile launch, tax meeting

  28-11-2017 22:41
  
  President Trump gave remarks White House shortly after a new missile launch by North Korea and a day of meetings with lawmakers.
  
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• Leaders respond to Trump’s ‘Pocahontas’ comment

  28-11-2017 22:32
  
  The president’s comments toward Navajo war veterans have led to a backlash among people, ranging from the head of the Navajo Nation to U.S. senators.
  
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• Trump on North Korean missile launch: 'We will take care of it'

  28-11-2017 22:23
  
  The isolated nation fired an intercontinental ballistic missile Tuesday afternoon, according to officials at the Pentagon.
  
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• Vandals try to deflate Turlock family's holiday spirit

  28-11-2017 22:22
  Despicable. Vandals slashed an inflatable Minion holiday decoration in front of a Turlock family's home early Tuesday. The attack on the big-eyed, yellow fella from the "Despicable Me" and "Minions" … Click to Continue »
  
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• 'Chuck and Nancy' pull out of meeting with Trump

  28-11-2017 22:10
  
  An early tweet morning tweet seems to have ticked off a pair of leading Democratic lawmakers.
  
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• Officials: Cracks in new Oroville spillway don't pose a threat

  28-11-2017 21:44
  
  California state officials said small cracks that have appeared in the brand new concrete spillway at Oroville Dam were expected and do not pose a threat.
  
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• Search for missing N.C. 3-year-old enters second day

  28-11-2017 21:37
  
  Federal agents have joined the search after an AMBER Alert was issued Monday morning for the girl with walking difficulties.
  
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• Virus forces Modesto City Schools to shut down computer system

  28-11-2017 21:21
  Hit by a computer virus, the Modesto City Schools district has shut down all essential applications and services. "The first indication was that the district website was down," spokeswoman Becky … Click to Continue »
  
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• Around the Region (11/29/17)

  28-11-2017 21:20
  MODESTO What: Roosevelt Park Storm Drainage Improvements Meeting When: Thursday, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Roosevelt Junior High School, 1330 College Ave. Info: The city is proposing to replace existing … Click to Continue »
  
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• Senate panel advances tax bill as McConnell tries to solve 'Rubik's cube'

  28-11-2017 21:16
  
  The Senate Budget Committee has advanced a sweeping tax package to the full Senate with a 12-11 vote.
  
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• Where did the tradition of the Christmas tree come from?

  28-11-2017 20:21
  
  It all started with the ancient Egyptians...
  
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• Roy Moore staffers scuffle with Fox News camera crews

  28-11-2017 19:56
  
  A reporter said "it is highly unusual for members of a political campaign to physically engage in this manner with members of the press."
  
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• North Korea fires ballistic missile, South Korean officials say

  28-11-2017 19:53
  
  The isolated nation of North Korea has fired yet another missile, according to multiple reports citing South Korean military officials.
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding date and venue have been confirmed

  28-11-2017 19:22
  
  Mark your calendars for the next big Royal Wedding!
  
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• 'Chuck and Nancy' pull out of afternoon meeting with Trump

  28-11-2017 19:06
  
  An early tweet morning tweet seems to have ticked off a pair of leading Democratic lawmakers.
  
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• Traffic alert: Big rig accident snarls traffic on Highway 99

  28-11-2017 18:46
  A portion of Highway 99 southbound in Merced is closed Tuesday morning following a traffic accident involving a big rig, authorities said. Caltrans issued an alert advising motorists to avoid … Click to Continue »
  
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• Injuries reported in big rig accidents that snarled traffic on Highway 99

  28-11-2017 18:46
  A portion of Highway 99 southbound in Merced was closed for 80 minutes Tuesday morning following two traffic accidents involving big rigs, authorities said. Caltrans issued an alert advising motorists … Click to Continue »
  
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• NASCAR Hall of Famer, World War II veteran Bud Moore dies at 92

  28-11-2017 18:32
  
  NASCAR Hall of Famer Bud Moore has died at the age of 92
  
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• Woman gets birthday surprise from her father 5 years after he died

  28-11-2017 18:28
  
  "When I opened this card, I especially felt him with me. It's a cold feeling, then a happy feeling at the same time."
  
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• Sacramento prepares for 35th running of CIM

  28-11-2017 18:21
  
  Sacramento preps for 35th running of CIM
  
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• Did your favorite artist score a Grammy nomination?

  28-11-2017 18:20
  
  Some of the biggest names in music are finding out they've clinched a coveted Grammy nomination.
  
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• Spot the difference between the watered Christmas tree and the dry one

  28-11-2017 17:48
  
  Christmas tree fires are rare, but there are some important tips to make sure they stay that way.
  
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• 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' Star Beth Chapman just revealed she is now cancer-free

  28-11-2017 17:28
  
  The good news was revealed during her TV special.
  
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• Russian cosmonaut: Space station had extraterrestrial visitors

  28-11-2017 17:19
  
  You'd have to squint to see them, but a cosmonaut aboard the International Space Station claims his country has ID'd alien visitors.
  
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• Dog found in truck wearing a jacket. What was in the pocket led to arrests.

  28-11-2017 17:04
  One of four occupants of a pickup stayed totally cool during a drug search Sunday night in Sonora, even while wearing a coat with methamphetamine tucked in a pocket. A … Click to Continue »
  
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• Business News: Cyber Monday marks biggest shopping day in US history

  28-11-2017 16:54
  
  Business News: Cyber Monday marks biggest shopping day in US history
  
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• Sacramento City Council poised to vote on regulations for recreational-use marijuana stores

  28-11-2017 16:48
  
  Sacramento City Council poised to vote on regulations for recreational-use marijuana stores
  
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• Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to wed in May at Windsor Castle

  28-11-2017 16:46
  
  Kensington Palace says Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will have a May wedding at Windsor Castle’s St. George’s Chapel.
  
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• Billions in wings: Arby's buying popular chain in deal valued at $2.4B

  28-11-2017 16:26
  
  The fast food company will let its new purchase continue to operate as an independent brand.
  
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• Running With Epilepsy

  28-11-2017 16:25
  
  Katie Cooke is a 20-year-old competitive runner from Dublin. Due to an aggressive form of epilepsy, she experiences up to 14 seizures a day. Despite her condition, Cooke hasn’t let anything stand in the way of her love for running.
  
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• New traffic reporter coming to KCRA3

  28-11-2017 16:15
  Arizona journalist Melanie Hunter will join KCRA3 in late December as the station’s morning traffic reporter. Hunter tweeted Tuesday morning that next week would be her last covering traffic at … Click to Continue »
  
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• Trump heading to the Hill to talk taxes again; not expecting much from 'Chuck and Nancy'

  28-11-2017 16:12
  
  The president has opposing feelings when it comes to separate meetings with lawmakers on Tuesday.
  
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• Grandfather's body found after carjacking in Elverta

  28-11-2017 16:02
  
  Sacramento County sheriff's homicide detectives are asking for help finding a person wanted in the carjacking and killing of a man who was set to pick up his granddaughter for a doctor's appointment, officers said Tuesday.
  
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• These are the 2018 Grammy nominations

  28-11-2017 15:56
  
  The Academy has released this year's Grammy Award contenders.
  
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• Fog to sun

  28-11-2017 15:37
  Fog to start with sun to finish
  
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• Newspaper says would-be Roy Moore accuser attempted 'sting operation'

  28-11-2017 15:35
  
  A major news outlet took the unusual step of posting video of an interview with a woman who it says was working with Project Veritas.
  
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• ​CA state Capitol may be shaken up during sexual harassment hearing

  28-11-2017 15:32
  
  Sexual harassment hearings come as CA State Capitol is rocked by accusations and a resignation
  
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• US new home sales reach 10-year high

  28-11-2017 15:26
  
  Americans broke out their pocketbooks on new homes last month, helping sales reach their highest level in a decade.
  
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• Families of Navajo Code Talkers decry Trump’s 'Pocahontas' jab

  28-11-2017 14:43
  
  The Navajo Nation suggested the president's remark was an example of “cultural insensitivity”
  
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• Search for abducted N.C. 3-year-old enters second day

  28-11-2017 13:55
  
  An AMBER Alert was issued Monday morning for the girl with walking difficulties.
  
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• Strongman Santa preparing for 'World's Strongest Man' competition

  28-11-2017 12:24
  
  The Grinch had better watch out, Santa Claus has been lifting weights this year.
  
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• Timelapse shows Bali's Mount Agung volcano erupting at daybreak

  28-11-2017 12:09
  
  The maximum alert as Bali’s Mount Agung erupted remained in force on Tuesday.
  
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• GOP struggles to win over holdout senators to big tax bill

  28-11-2017 11:31
  
  Republicans are struggling to win over resistant GOP senators to a sweeping tax bill that President Donald Trump and their party have set as a vital political goal.
  
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• Navy veteran works to find jobs for fellow vets

  28-11-2017 11:11
  
  "This is the perfect match of people looking for employment, as well as people looking for talent."
  
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