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Upset that Turlock daycare wouldn't release his child to him, man called 911. It led to his arrest.

A man became upset with his child's daycare Thursday, Turlock police said, because the provider interpreted several, apparently conflicting, court orders as meaning it could not release the child into … Click to Continue »

 

This volunteer firefighter was working his day job. Then his home burst into flames

Jackson Fire Department engineer Bobby Land has put out plenty of embers in his time as a volunteer firefighter. A blaze Wednesday night was different -- it was his house. … Click to Continue »

 

Modesto wheelchair charity needs new warehouse. Benefit show Saturday.

The Portal, a Modesto venue for benefit concerts by the nonprofit Uncle Lonny Presents, is having its "last waltz" on Saturday, says its Facebook page. The Portal, which opened in … Click to Continue »

 

Arizona police to meet with possible victims of former Modesto pastor

Police investigators will lead a meeting to discuss allegations of sexual misconduct against a former Modesto pastor who went on to form a megachurch in Arizona. The Rev. Les Hughey, … Click to Continue »

 

South Merced advocacy group demands answers in police use-of-force investigation

Advocates of people of color said Wednesday they "want answers" following the arrest of William Colbert, a black man who said he was unnecessarily beaten by Merced police. The South … Click to Continue »

 

Arizona police to meet with possible victims of former Modesto pastor

Police investigators will lead a meeting to discuss allegations of sexual misconduct against a former Modesto pastor who went on to form a megachurch in Arizona. The Rev. Les Hughey, … Click to Continue »

 

Plan to turn downtown's J into a destination street hits roadblock

A proposal to remake downtown Modesto's J Street into a pedestrian-friendly destination street by reducing the number of traffic lanes, adding angled parking and four-way stops at all intersections has … Click to Continue »

 

They stole $10,000 with identity theft, Merced police say. One is still on the loose

Merced police arrested a man and woman, and are looking for another man, for allegedly stealing multiple identities, officers said Tuesday. Police have been investigating a "series of identity theft … Click to Continue »

 

Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (05/11/18)

MODESTO What: Seniors Gala Ball When: Friday, 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Stanisluas County Veterans Center, 3500 Coffee Road Info: The Stanislaus County Commission on Aging invties the public to … Click to Continue »

 

'The system is broken.' Decorated teacher says Merced Union fails to protect victims

A highly decorated veteran teacher blasted Merced Union High School District officials Wednesday in a fiery public speech, saying when she asked an administrator for protection from a coworker she … Click to Continue »

 

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