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Everything you need to know to get ready for Modesto's Graffiti Classic Car Parade

Get ready for the roar of engines and the gleam of chrome to take over downtown Modesto again as the Graffiti Classic Car Parade returns for its 20th anniversary year … Click to Continue »

 

Will supervisor race come down to achievements versus 'empty campaign promises'?

Supervisor Terry Withrow said as he campaigns for his third term on the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors his message will highlight the difference between himself and his challenger, Modesto … Click to Continue »

 

'They were the world to everybody.' Two found dead were brother, sister, friends say

Friends say they're devastated by the deaths of a brother and sister found inside their home in a north Modesto mobile home park Tuesday afternoon. One called them "the most … Click to Continue »

 

The wheels, and tacos, on the bus have stopped; Turlock's Taco Bus catches fire

Turlock's popular Taco Bus caught fire Saturday morning, a week after its new owners reopened the mobile restaurant. Turlock Fire responded to a call for a vehicle fire at 8:52 … Click to Continue »

 

It was something else Stanislaus deputies saw that led to woman's DUI arrest

When you've got to go, you've got to go. Still, an Atwater woman unwittingly picked a poor spot to relieve herself roadside early Wednesday. "This DUI driver was so drunk … Click to Continue »

 

Modesto-area man arrested in girlfriend's killing

A man was arrested Monday in the killing of his girlfriend at the home they shared in the Bret Harte area south of Modesto. Deputies responded that afternoon to a … Click to Continue »

 

Kuykendall, Sanford lead for county school superintendent. Bond results are mixed

Early returns Tuesday suggest Scott Kuykendall and Shannon Sanford are headed for a November runoff for Stanislaus County superintendent of schools. Meanwhile, a school bond measure in Patterson was ahead, … Click to Continue »

 

Dirkse feeling "confident" with hefty early lead in sheriff's race

Lt. Jeff Dirkse, the presumed favorite for sheriff in Stanislaus County, held a strong lead in early returns Tuesday night, but the highly contested race remained undecided. Tuesday evening, Dirkse … Click to Continue »

 

District Attorney Birgit has convincing election lead, could avoid November runoff

Incumbent Birgit Fladager on Tuesday night had a significant lead in the race for Stanislaus County district attorney as she faced off against three challengers, including one within her own … Click to Continue »

 

Harder appears headed toward showdown with Denham for Congress

In a local congressional race watched across the United States, Josh Harder appeared to emerge Tuesday from a pack of Democratic candidates as the one who will challenge incumbent Rep. … Click to Continue »

 

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