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In Merced and Madera counties, women candidates in district attorney races are outpacing male incumbents who, within the last year, faced sexual harassment allegations. And, in both counties, the two … Click to Continue »

MODESTO What: Downtown Modesto Series Presents When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. Where: First United Methodist Church, 850 16th St. Info: The Downtown Modesto Series presents a piano recital by Tyler Hayford. … Click to Continue »

Almost 50,000 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized and seven people arrested over the last two weeks following a years-long investigation into an illegal fireworks ring operating throughout the state, … Click to Continue »

MODESTO What: All Church Sale When: Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Centenary Church, 1911 Toyon Ave. Info: Sale includes furniture, appliances, household goods, home and holiday décor and … Click to Continue »

Sgt. Juan Alanis has not parted with the hope of scoring an upset in the race for sheriff in Stanislaus County. About 48 percent of the ballots remain to be … Click to Continue »

Driving past Turlock on Highway 99 it’s almost impossible to miss the massive monument to fun rising up from the valley floor. Construction continues apace on the new Ten Pin … Click to Continue »

Immigration negotiators are eying a possible "special visa" for Dreamers that would not require them to return to their home countries but would allow them to apply for citizenship, according … Click to Continue »

Six people have been arrested in what California authorities said Thursday was one of the largest illegal firework operations in state. Nearly 50,000 pounds (22,679.85 kilograms) of fireworks were seized … Click to Continue »

Employees of the Fox Pub in downtown Modesto discovered a kit fox in a backroom Wednesday night. Unsuccessful at shooing the frightened animal out, they called 911. Modesto Police animal control snared the fox. … Click to Continue »

California Highway Patrol officers on Thursday morning arrested a Waterford man they believe to be responsible for a crash that killed an Oakdale man last weekend. Rodrigo Joel Mendoza was … Click to Continue »