Modesto news

• Road rage led to gunfire. Now, a Modesto man is going to prison for attempted murder.

  03-12-2017 23:45
  A 27-year-old Modesto man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for shooting at two people, injuring one of them, during a road rage incident that escalated to gunfire. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Teen admits to molesting 50 children across SoCal

  03-12-2017 23:14
  
  A teenager who turned himself in to police confessed to molesting some 50 children over the past several years across Southern California, authorities said.
  
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• Teen admits to molesting 50 children in California

  03-12-2017 23:06
  
  Eighteen-year-old Joseph Hayden Boston was brought to a police station on Saturday by his mother.
  
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• Ancestry digs up top 3 last names in each state. Do they sound familiar?

  03-12-2017 22:52
  An Ancestry study has found the “most common surnames by state.” With help from the white pages, the popular genealogy site found one last name was most common nationwide: Smith. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Police: Teen admits to molesting 50 children in California

  03-12-2017 22:48
  A teenager who turned himself in to police confessed to molesting some 50 children over the past several years across Southern California, authorities said. Eighteen-year-old Joseph Hayden Boston was brought … Click to Continue »
  
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• Lawyers walk fine line to navigate state, federal pot laws

  03-12-2017 22:19
  
  Just as entrepreneurs getting into the retail pot industry need a good lawyer, some of those lawyers might be wise to consult an attorney of their own.
  
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• Bulldogs headed to Hawaii Bowl matchup against Houston

  03-12-2017 22:19
  With a spot in the Las Vegas Bowl as the Mountain West champion off the board with a 17-14 loss to Boise State in the title game, the Fresno State … Click to Continue »
  
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• Man hospitalized in crash that killed Bay Bridge toll taker

  03-12-2017 22:00
  
  The driver of a truck that crashed into a toll booth on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, killing the attendant, remains hospitalized with serious injuries.
  
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• Here are the CIF Regional Championship games

  03-12-2017 21:57
  
  The CIF Regional Football Championship Bowl Games are now set!
  
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• Big 12 looks to put 8 of 10 teams in bowls

  03-12-2017 21:31
  
  Only six Big 12 teams went to bowls last year.
  
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• The tranquil beauty of Yosemite Valley in fall

  03-12-2017 21:07
  Long days give way to fall as the season casts a special cloak of beauty on Yosemite Valley. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Man in his 20s shot, killed in Stockton

  03-12-2017 20:58
  
  A man in his 20s was shot and killed Saturday night, the Stockton Police Department said.
  
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• CVS pushes into insurance, buys Aetna in $69 billion deal

  03-12-2017 20:56
  
  CVS will buy insurance giant Aetna in a $69 billion deal that could help the drugstore chain push deeper into health care services and keep a key client
  
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• Beware of fake PayPal emails, consumer protection group warns

  03-12-2017 20:55
  There’s a new phishing scam, and it’s targeting PayPal users, the nonprofit Better Business Bureau warns. Christopher Boyd of FaceTime Security Labs detected the scam Friday. The emails say that … Click to Continue »
  
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• Man found shot to death near Sacramento levee

  03-12-2017 20:30
  
  Sacramento police are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death Sunday morning near a levee, the department said.
  
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• Clemson, Oklahoma, Georgia and Alabama heading to College Football Playoff

  03-12-2017 19:16
  
  There was a lot of debate coming into college football's selection Sunday, but Alabama is officially in.
  
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• 'Coco' tops box office for second straight week

  03-12-2017 19:10
  
  Pixar's "Coco" is the top film at the box office for the second straight week, grossing an estimated $26.1 million
  
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• McConnell: No government shutdown this week over immigration

  03-12-2017 18:28
  
  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says there won't be a government shutdown this week over the hotly disputed issue of protecting immigrants brought to the country illegally as children
  
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• Picture perfect weather for the 35th California International Marathon

  03-12-2017 18:18
  
  Picture perfect weather for the 35th California International Marathon
  
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• What would banning Russia mean for the Winter Olympics?

  03-12-2017 18:12
  
  As the IOC prepares for a key vote, what would banning Russia mean for the Winter Olympics?
  
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• Special Olympian masters her sport

  03-12-2017 18:04
  
  Dana started karate when she was 13, now she's about to take a shot at getting her fourth-degree black belt.
  
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• 1 dead, several injured after driver plows into pedestrians in NYC

  03-12-2017 17:17
  
  Police say a man drove into a group of people in New York City and then fled, leaving one person dead and several others injured.
  
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• WATCH: Partial implosion of former Detroit Lions stadium fails

  03-12-2017 15:58
  
  Michigan's Pontiac Silverdome was set for a partial demolition Sunday morning but the building failed to come down after the charges detonated.
  
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• Gusty North Wind Ahead

  03-12-2017 15:47
  
  Clearing Sunday with a gusty north wind developing into Monday. Nights ahead will also be chilly.
  
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• Convicted sex offender Brock Turner wants new trial in Stanford sex assault case

  03-12-2017 15:21
  
  Brock Turner is appealing his 2016 conviction after being sentenced to six months behind bars for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman outside a fraternity party
  
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• In series of tweets, Trump blasts FBI; says he never asked Comey to stop Flynn probe

  03-12-2017 14:55
  
  "I never asked Comey to stop investigating Flynn. Just more Fake News covering another Comey lie!," the president tweeted
  
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• 1 dead, 3 injured after driver plows into pedestrians in NYC

  03-12-2017 13:50
  
  Police say a man driving down a New York City street struck at least four people, killing one and injuring three
  
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• Trump says he never asked Comey to stop Flynn probe

  03-12-2017 13:38
  
  "I never asked Comey to stop investigating Flynn. Just more Fake News covering another Comey lie!," the president tweeted
  
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• American family wants to help Afghan interpreter, but Trump administration says no

  03-12-2017 13:00
  Every day, Ken and Susie Perano wake up on their cattle ranch wondering whether Muhammad Kamran and his wife and four daughters are still alive. For the past nine months, … Click to Continue »
  
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• Old Santa Fe bridge is 'functionally obsolete'

  03-12-2017 09:00
  Work is well under way to replace the Santa Fe Avenue bridge over the Tuolumne River near Hughson. Federal and state funds are paying for the bulk of the $14.3 … Click to Continue »
  
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• More than 100 kids take part in fantasy flight to the North Pole

  03-12-2017 08:25
  
  "It's about bringing joy to the families, it's about taking them out of a not so happy situation and giving them a family day together."
  
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• Deputies search for two people accused of robbery

  03-12-2017 07:57
  
  Deputies are searching for two suspects accused of robbing a Rite Aid in Carmichael and leading officers on a pursuit into Citrus Heights.
  
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• Driver with infant daughter flees Atwater police through almond orchard, cities

  03-12-2017 06:46
  A 26-year-old man who led police on a wild chase Saturday through an almond orchard and several cities with his infant daughter in the car is still at large after … Click to Continue »
  
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• Fifth-grader opens 'Little Free Pantry' to help families in need

  03-12-2017 06:45
  
  10-year-old Mackenzie Greenwood took it upon herself to help families in her hometown with a unique food pantry.
  
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• Barrett leads No. 8 Ohio State past No. 3 Wisconsin 27-21

  03-12-2017 06:24
  
  Ohio State (11-2) claimed its first conference crown since its 2014 national championship season.
  
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• State of addiction: Tale of two addictions with heroin

  03-12-2017 06:10
  
  The story of two people's struggle with heroin addiction, and the toll it takes not just on them, but their families too.
  
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• Let there be light; Modesto holiday parade draws crowds ready for holiday cheer

  03-12-2017 06:00
  Santa has his reindeer sleigh and Modesto has its lighted trucks. The annual Celebration of Lights Parade marked the kick off to the holiday season in downtown Modesto Saturday evening. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Bryant, No. 1 Clemson pound No. 7 Miami 38-3 for ACC crown

  03-12-2017 05:49
  
  The Tigers (12-1) came in ranked atop the College Football Playoff and should remain that way following Sunday's final poll.
  
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• Marine veteran opens brewing company to help other veterans

  03-12-2017 05:32
  
  Brad Nadeau is turning his love of beer into a mission to help other former servicemen and women across the state.
  
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• 400 kids receive winter clothes ahead of holidays

  03-12-2017 04:14
  
  For almost three decades, the Tommy Apostolos fund has organized a holiday shopping spree for kids in need.
  
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• Deputies search for multiple people accused of robbery

  03-12-2017 04:12
  
  Deputies are searching for multiple suspects accused of robbing a Rite Aid in Carmichael and leading officers on a pursuit into Citrus Heights.
  
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• Father of autistic son shares his story

  03-12-2017 04:09
  
  After years of battles, Rich Seiber shares his story about his son of Parker in a book, who suffers from Autism and cerebral palsy.
  
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• Local firefighters, community supports 10-year-old's wish of participating the 'Brave the Shave'

  03-12-2017 04:08
  
  More than a hundred Sacramento-area firefighters answered the call from a 10-year-old boy who wanted to help his mom, whose battling cancer.
  
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• Multi-million upgrade planned for popular Sacramento venue

  03-12-2017 04:06
  
  Millions of dollars in upgrades are planned for a popular Sacramento venue.
  
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• Buildings coming down to make way for Modesto courthouse

  03-12-2017 04:00
  Work started Friday on demolishing the boarded-up buildings on a downtown block that is slated to be the home of the new Modesto courthouse, a roughly $262-million building with more … Click to Continue »
  
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• Israel strikes military site near Damascus, Syria's state-run news claims

  03-12-2017 03:59
  
  Two of the surface-to-surface missiles launched were intercepted by Syrian air defense, but others caused material damage to the military site, sources told SANA.
  
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• Text-to-911 rolls out in Los Angeles County

  03-12-2017 03:17
  
  Dozens of law enforcement and fire agencies in Los Angeles County can now receive SMS text messages to 911.
  
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• Forget apples: A piece of cheese a day could keep the doctor away

  03-12-2017 03:15
  
  Here's a great reason to eat more cheese.
  
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• Georgia beats Auburn 28-7 to win SEC Championship

  03-12-2017 02:23
  
  Georgia made its bid for a spot in the College Football Playoff with a 28-7 victory over the No. 4 Tigers in the Southeastern Conference championship game.
  
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• Authorities believe they found the body of missing 3-year-old NC girl

  03-12-2017 02:21
  
  Authorities with the FBI and the Onslow County, NC Sheriff's Office said they believe they found the body of missing toddler Mariah Woods.
  
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