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Car crash reported on McHenry Avenue in Modesto
MODESTO, Calif. — A car crash with possible injury was reported Friday afternoon at East Orangeburg and McHenry avenues in Modesto. EMS were dispatched to the scene around 1:39 p.m. It was unclear what caused the crash, how many vehicles were involved or the extent of any injuries. See...
Traffic collision reported on State Route 132 in Stanislaus County
STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. — A traffic collision was reported on State Route 132 near Paradise Road near Modesto on Thursday afternoon. Officials received reports of at least one person injured in the crash. California Highway Patrol online logs indicate fire crews are blocking part of SR 132. Traffic delays...
Access to health care for hundreds of patients at Modesto hospital is uncertain
MODESTO, Calif. — Hundreds of patients of the Stanislaus Surgical Hospital in Modesto could soon lose access to care. The hospital is set to be removed from the Medicare program by April 30 after the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services determined it was out of compliance with nine requirements.
Northern California restaurant owner failed to pay minimum wage, overtime, Department of Labor says
(FOX40.COM) — A Northern California restaurant owner was ordered to pay nearly a quarter million dollars in back wages and damages after the U.S. Department of Labor found that he failed to properly compensate employees. According to the agency, the owner of four restaurants named The Pho in Modesto,...
Modesto Police search for missing minor
(FOX40.COM) — The Modesto Police Department said it is looking for a minor who has been missing since Monday. The agency said Kylee Kersey was last seen near Palmershiem Court and Friar Tuck Way in Modesto. According to police, she was wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. Police said she is “at risk” and […]
Sutter Health may accommodate electives as California hospital faces CMS contract loss
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital has typically seen more than 400 elective surgeries per month. But the facility is likely to close April 30, when its Medicare contract with CMS is set to terminate. At least one other hospital in Modesto, Calif., has indicated it plans to take on cases originally scheduled at SSH, according to a report from The Modesto Bee.
All Time Low, Fuel and The Commodores to perform at Stanislaus County Fair
(FOX40.COM) — Music acts are being announced for the 2024 Stanislaus County Fair’s concert series. On April 25, rock band Fuel was announced as the fair’s latest musical act and will take the stage on July 6. The band is known for songs such as “Hemorrhage (In My Hands)”, “Shimmer,” and “Bad Day.” The 10-day […]
Mae Hensley Junior High School under lockdown after shooting threats
CERES, Calif. — Mae Hensley Junior Highway School in Ceres was placed under lockdown in response to shooting threats on Tuesday morning, the Ceres police said. Police have not been able to substantiate the threat. Officials said the Ceres Police Department Communication Center received a call at approximately 11...
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