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‘Absolutely treacherous’: Search continues for teen swept by Merced Co. river
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The search continues for a 17-year-old who was swept away in a river in Merced County. The sheriff’s office says recovery efforts are underway and are reminding the community of water safety. Deputies say this river- the Merced River in McConnell State Park is where a 17-year-old was swept away […]
Man shot, killed by Ceres police officer identified
CERES, Calif. — The man shot and killed by a Ceres police officer Friday afternoon has been identified. According to the Ceres Police Department, he was 22-year-old Alexander Yepez Ortega of Ceres. Police say it started around 11:40 a.m. Friday when officers were called to a home on Dirk...
Little Caesar’s, Subway robbed in Modesto; police searching for suspect
(FOX40.COM) — The Modesto Police Department said it is searching for the suspect responsible for robbing a Subway and a Little Caesar’s Pizza almost one month ago. Police said the suspect, who was armed, wore a red ski mask, black hoodie, black pants, and white T-shirt when he robbed the businesses at 315 Paradise Road […]
Bicyclist in critical condition after being hit crossing road in Ceres
CERES, Calif. — One person is in the hospital after a collision between a bicyclist and a car Wednesday afternoon in Ceres. The Ceres Police Department said the collision was reported around 3 p.m. along Mitchell Road, north of Hatch Road. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old man, had major injuries...
Family left with questions after Stanislaus County mother's drowning
NEWMAN, Calif. — Aurora Duran visited Fisherman's Bend near Newman Thursday, one of the first times since her sister Brenda Duran's body was found Saturday by volunteer diver Juan Heredia in the waters of the San Joaquin River. “I’m shaking," said Aurora. “I just can’t get Brenda’s face out...
Delivery driver rescued after falling down sewer drain in Oakdale
A delivery driver was rescued from a sewer pipe on Thursday, after he fell down an open drain, according to the Modesto Fire Department. Crews were called to the drain on J Street in Oakdale around 4:42 p.m. Officials said the delivery driver had stepped out of his vehicle and...
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