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Stanislaus County to pay $1.4 million in lawyers' fees in 'limp, lame and lazy' lawsuit

A judge ordered Stanislaus County to pay nearly $1.4 million in fees to attorneys of a deputy sheriff who for six years pursued a discrimination lawsuit against his employer, the … Click to Continue »

 

Detective suspect homicide in death of woman found at home east of Oakdale

Detectives have launched a homicide investigation after a woman's body was found Monday at a home east of Oakdale, the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department reported. Deputies and emergency medical workers … Click to Continue »

 

The crash at Beyer High was fake. The emotions of those watching the horror were real.

The gurney bearing a body bag was wheeled to where Kurt and Jennifer Polack stood quietly in the Stanislaus County Coroner's Office. Deputy Tom Killian unzipped the white bag and … Click to Continue »

 

Bye-bye, Krispy Kreme. Riverbank shop closes, though a new area site may be coming

The next time you want a Krispy Kreme doughnut, you're going to have to drive all the way to Stockton — at least for the time being. The Krispy Kreme … Click to Continue »

 

Fallen peace officers honored at ceremony

Law enforcement representatives from throughout Stanislaus County gathered Wednesday morning for an annual ceremony to pay tribute to their fallen colleagues. The Stanislaus County Peace Officers Association memorial service, held … Click to Continue »

 

Group of Modesto students walks out for gun rights in Stand for the Second

About 20 Johansen High School students exercised their First Amendment rights Wednesday morning to protect their Second Amendment rights. The 16-minute class walkout was part of the nationwide Stand for … Click to Continue »

 

Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (05/03/18)

MODESTO What: Recovery International Meeting When: Fridays, 7 p.m. Where: Geneva Presbyterian Church, 1229 E. Fairmont Ave. Info: Recovery International invites the public to its next meeting. Self-help training is … Click to Continue »

 

Stanislaus County auto theft suspects (5-5-18)

Five people were arrested on suspicion of auto theft in Stanislaus County from April 19-25, 2018. SUSPECT: Augustene Robert Medrano, 34, of Modesto DAY ARRESTED: April 20, 2018 ARRESTING AGENCY: … Click to Continue »

 

Watch how these adorable puppies ease Sac State students' stress during finals week

Stress-Less Puppies is a project of Sacramento State's Student Health and Counseling Services. It brings dogs to campus during the weeks before midterms and finals to give students a stress break. … Click to Continue »

 

Authorities investigating Turlock house fire that threatened nearby homes

Authorities this week were investigating a fire that destroyed a vacant house late Monday and threatened nearby homes in a neighborhood just north of Bristol Park. The fire occurred about … Click to Continue »

 

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