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The national "#MeToo" discussion that has reinvigorated conversations on sexual assault and harassment came to Atwater on Wednesday, as teachers, students and supporters continued to come forward and claim the … Click to Continue »

Dean Dodd and his What Would Jesus Do Ministries team had three big reasons to celebrate Friday: Their first Cleansing Hope Shower Shuttle, dubbed Grace, recently surpassed the milestone of … Click to Continue »

MODESTO What: Modesto Kiwanis Club meeting When: Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Famiglia Bistro, 2501 McHenry Ave. Info: Public invited to lunch meeting, presentation and discussions about upcoming … Click to Continue »

Firefighters are on scene of a reported explosion at Modesto Junior College. The incident was reported about 6 a.m. in the pool area of the east campus of the college … Click to Continue »

The Church in the Park service to the homeless and working poor of Modesto launches second bus … Click to Continue »

Authorities are looking for a driver who fatally struck a bicyclist and fled Friday night in south Ceres. Modesto Area California Highway Patrol responded to a hit-and-run call at 6:03 … Click to Continue »

Chris Indelicato, president and CEO of Delicato Family Vineyards near Manteca, will serve as chairman of the Wine Institute board over the next year. The San Francisco-based group promotes California … Click to Continue »

The sturdy thwack of a well-struck ball provided much of the soundtrack to the dedication of a years-long community effort to bring soccer fields to west Modesto. What began as … Click to Continue »

MODESTO What: Peripheral-Neuropathy Support Group When: Monday, 10:30 a.m. Where: Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, rooms 502/503 Info: Members and attendees share what works for them for their … Click to Continue »

Good news for dads and future dads. Once little kids (mostly, little boys, and certainly not all of them) get past that "My dad is stronger than your dad" age, … Click to Continue »