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Three Arrested After Careless Shooting West of Modesto

Stanislaus County deputies arrested three people and recovered multiple firearms after a report of a careless shooting at a residence west of Modesto. A vehicle tied to the incident left the area, deputies stopped it, and investigators learned that someone at the house was on probation, according to the sheriff's department. The Modesto Bee reported the call came in around 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the 500 block of South Hart Road. FOX40 described the same response as coming around 6 p.m. on a Monday.

Modesto, CA · 14h
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CBS Sacramento

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Ceres installing traffic and surveillance cameras at 39 intersections, raising privacy questions

The City of Ceres is installing new cameras at 39 intersections as part of a nearly $2 million traffic upgrade, but the project is also raising questions about surveillance, privacy and who will have access to the footage.

Ceres, CA · 2d

FOX40

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Five injured, home destroyed in Stanislaus County fire

(FOX40.COM) — Two adults, two children and a firefighter were injured after a home caught fire Thursday morning in Stanislaus County. According to the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District, around 5:08 a.m., crews responded to a report of a structure fire on Candlewood Place in Riverbank. There, crews found a two-story home fully involved, with […]

Stanislaus County, CA · 1d

CBS Sacramento

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Oakdale police searching for vehicle of interest in deadly hit-and-run collision

Police said that employees at a Dutch Bros Coffee shop called dispatch just after 7:15 a.m. Friday to report that there was an unresponsive person near the shop.

Oakdale, CA · 7h

FOX40

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Modesto paraprofessional arrested for possessing, distributing CSAM

(FOX40.COM) — An investigation into the sale and purchase of child sexual abuse material led to the arrest of a Stanislaus County paraprofessional, Modesto police announced Friday. Detectives with the Modesto Police Department began investigating a tip Thursday from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. They identified the suspect as 23-year-old Noah Refujio […]

Modesto, CA · 11h

The Modesto Bee

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New Oakdale restaurant should be mentioned when talking about good barbecue

A question I am frequently asked and see on social media often is, “Which restaurant has the best barbecue in the Stanislaus County region?” After visiting recently opened Craft BBQ Smokehouse & Catering in Oakdale, I believe it should be part of the conversation. Craft BBQ restaurant opened Nov. 12 on E. F St., two years after owners Jesse Padilla and Matt Martin launched the brand as a catering company. Martin, former Valley Meal Prep owner, and Padilla, a longtime Modesto chef, expanded with a food trailer, which they opened behind an old Valley Meal Prep building in Modesto June 2025. The duo planned to open a restaurant in that McHenry Avenue space, but it was sold to different restaurateurs — more on that later. When they found the building in Oakdale, a former Chinese food and sushi buffet, they acquired a prime location and a new business idea : a salad bar and barbecue buffet. Menu items you cannot miss at Craft BBQ The $11.97 one-trip or $17.97 unlimited salad bar was launched with the opening of the restaurant. The barbecue buffet equipment is set up but, per my previous conversations with Padilla and Martin, the option will likely

Oakdale, CA · 9h

The Modesto Bee

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Thunderstorms to sweep through Modesto area. How long will wind and rain last?

Register to attend a free virtual forum on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m., on how Central Valley residents can prepare for the coming El Niño season, featuring Sean Macaday, a meteorologist with the Sacramento Bee, and Stanislaus County Deputy Director of Emergency Services Ruben Wegner. As the Central Valley braces for a potentially record-breaking El Niño season , multiple rounds of rain-producing atmospheric rivers are expected to move through the Modesto region. The storm systems could bring periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms, along with cooler temperatures and gusty winds. “A pair of storm systems will bring widespread rain, moderate to heavy rain and snow in the mountains, and gusty to strong southerly winds today into Monday,” the National Weather Service said in a news release Friday. Here’s what Modesto-area residents can expect: When will the season’s first atmospheric river hit Modesto? While there was a brief atmospheric river across Southern California and the southwestern U.S. around Halloween, this will be the first to truly soak the entire state , The Sacramento Bee reported. As cool air from Alaska continues to sink down along the coast, it rapidly saturates the subtropical jet stream with abundant moisture, in part thanks

Modesto, CA · 11h

ABC30 Central Valley

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Man killed after car falls down an embankment in Merced County, CHP says

A man has died after his vehicle drifted off the road and down an embankment, flipping onto its roof in Merced County on Wednesday afternoon.

Merced County, CA · 2d

FOX40

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Turlock woman arrested, broke into and stayed in Angels Camp home

(FOX40.COM) — A Turlock woman was arrested after entering an empty vacation rental property, officials announced Thursday. According to the Angels Camp Police Department, officers responded to the 700 block of North Star Loop after receiving a report of an unauthorized individual inside of a vacant short-term vacation rental property. A cleaning crew discovered an […]

Angels Camp, CA · 1d

KFI AM 640

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Coyote Thought Euthanized After Biting Atwater Village Toddler Is Alive

Reports of a nippy Atwater Village coyote's demise were premature, after the less-than-mortally wounded animal was spotted limping through the neighborhood where a child was bitten, it was reported Wednesday.

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

FOX40

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4 treated for smoke inhalation after Modesto house fire

(FOX40.COM) — Four people were taken to the hospital after a house caught fire early Wednesday morning in Modesto, officials said. Crews with the Modesto Fire Department were dispatched to a one-story residential home on Bystrum Road. Upon arrival, firefighters quickly brought the fire under control and contained it to one portion of the house, […]

Modesto, CA · 2d

The Modesto Bee

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Turlock man arrested in connection with assault on tourist in Southern California

A Turlock man was taken into custody in Southern California, as one of two suspects in an assault on a Danish tourist in Venice Beach. The Los Angeles Police Department identified 25-year-old Aiden Shaw as the man who turned himself in to police Friday, Nov. 6. Shaw is facing charges of felony battery causing great bodily injury. He is being held on $50,000 bail. The street-side assault on the tourist occurred after midnight Oct. 30, and was captured on surveillance video. One suspect approached the tourist and slapped him. A second suspect who appeared in the video then punched the tourist, knocking him onto the sidewalk. LAPD said in a post the victim was found unconscious with a laceration to the right side of his head. He was treated by paramedics and taken to a hospital. The man was treated at the hospital for serious injuries. According to new reports , the second suspect was still at large.

Turlock, CA · 2d

The Modesto Bee

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Record-breaking El Niño could hit the Central Valley. Join us for a live forum

As the Central Valley braces for a historic Super El Niño, The Modesto Bee , The Fresno Bee and Merced Sun-Star are partnering to host a virtual panel discussion on how residents can prepare. Meteorologist Sean Macaday and Stanislaus County Deputy Director of Emergency Services Ruben Wegner will answer questions on Zoom about the El Niño on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. People can register for the free event at https://mcclatchy.zoom.us/meeting/register/yMrpkNJeQ-GkY8t4P_TViw The panelists will be available to take audience questions during the event. Readers may also submit questions ahead of the event below.

Stanislaus County, CA · 1d

The Modesto Bee

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Modesto and Oakdale getting new Chipotle restaurants. Here's when they'll open

At the beginning of the year, some Modesto residents speculated that a Chipotle Mexican Grill was being built in The Marketplace shopping center on Oakdale Road. They were correct. In February, the company would only confirm that it was scheduled to open a new location in Modesto in 2027. Now, representatives for Chipotle are saying that location, at 3401 Oakdale Road, Suite 300, will open Nov. 18. It’s not the only Chipotle opening soon in Stanislaus County. One at 1595 E. F St. in Oakdale will open before the end of the year, according to a news release. Both restaurants feature a drive-thru lane and will be open 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Chipotle is hiring for around 30 jobs per location, according to the release. Learn more at chipotle.com/careers .

Modesto, CA · 2d

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Where to Shop Local for Thanksgiving in Modesto (and

Thanksgiving dinner has a funny way of turning into a full-time job. There's the turkey to figure out, the family group chat debating side dishes, someone volunteering to bring napkins, and the annual question of whether three pies will be enough. Spoiler: probably not. But here's something we love about...

Modesto, CA · 2d

FOX40

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Lodi man charged with distributing 15 pounds of meth, faces potential life sentence

(FOX40.COM) — A Lodi man was charged with four counts of distributing meth and faces a potential life sentence if convicted, officials announced. The suspect, 52-year-old Abel Vargas Barrera was identified as a meth supplier in San Joaquin County, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California said. Officials said he coordinated drug […]

Lodi, CA · 12h

The Stockton Record

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Series of storms to bring rain and gusty winds to Stockton, SJ County

Stockton and San Joaquin County residents should brace for gusty winds and localized flooding concerns as a series of storms from the Pacific brings wintry weather to San Joaquin County beginning Friday. The National Weather Service reported that storm activity, with mainly light to moderate rainfall, may continue through Thursday. A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. for central San Joaquin County, including Stockton, with south winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph that could bring down tree limbs and cause isolated power outages. Meanwhile, a Flood Advisory continues Friday for low-lying Delta areas along the San Joaquin River and other waterways, where abnormally high tides could flood roads, parks and other vulnerable areas. Winter is coming The first day of winter falls on Dec. 21. Known as the winter solstice, it will be the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. December and January are typically the coldest months in the Valley. During those months, the average high is in the 50s and lows are in the 30s, according to the National Weather Service. ➤ Weather alerts via text : Sign up to get updates about current

San Joaquin County, CA · 7h

Merced Sun-Star

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3 Merced County football teams play in section quarterfinals. A look at matchups

The Sac-Joaquin Section high school football playoffs kick off Friday night, and three Merced County teams are looking to go on a run and claim a blue banner. Here’s a look at the quarterfinal matchups (all games scheduled for 6 p.m. kickoff): Division 3: Merced at Vanden After going 2-2 during nonleague play, the Bears have been on a roll. Merced, which won six straight games to claim the Central California Conference championship, now heads to Fairfield for a Division 3 quarterfinal matchup. Merced features a powerful running attack, with seniors Anthony Tacheira (530 yards, 12 touchdowns) and Dougie Andrews (774 yards, 8 TDs) running behind a solid offensive line. Vanden is 9-1 and won the Monticello Empire League with a 6-0 record. The two teams met in the Division 3 quarterfinals in 2025, with the Vikings edging the Bears 26-25 in Merced. Division 5: Casa Roble at Hilmar Top-seeded Hilmar takes its perfect record (10-0) into a first-round matchup against eighth-seeded Casa Roble of Orangevale. The Yellowjackets, having won the Trans-Valley League title at 6-0, are the clear favorites to take home the Division 5 title. The Hilmar offense has been unstoppable this season. It’s led by senior quarterback

Merced County, CA · 2d

The Fresno Bee

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I-5 is most dangerous Central Valley highway for Thanksgiving travel, analysis finds

Interstate 5 in San Joaquin County is the most dangerous highway stretch in the Central Valley for Thanksgiving week travel, ranking 14th in California, according to a new analysis of California Highway Patrol crash data from 2021 to 2025. That stretch of highway saw 49 crashes that injured 64 people and killed three during Thanksgiving week over the five years, according to the analysis by Mason Law. The analysis looked at crashes on highways statewide where at least one person was injured or killed, Monday through Sunday of Thanksgiving week. It found that over the past five Thanksgiving weeks, Wednesdays saw the most crashes (824), and Thanksgiving Day had the fewest (493) statewide. Thanksgiving week highway deaths fell from 37 in 2021 to 20 in 2025. Highway 99 in Merced County ranked as the 22nd most dangerous, with 35 crashes that injured 66 people and killed two. Highway 99 was also ranked the 28th most dangerous in Kern County, 38th in San Joaquin County, 41st in Stanislaus County, 46th in Tulare County and 66th in Fresno County. Fresno County Thanksgiving week crash data The stretch of Interstate 5 in Fresno County ranked 53rd most dangerous in the state, with 21

San Joaquin County, CA · 11h