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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...
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...
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 […]
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 hurt falling down open sewer drain in Oakdale
OAKDALE, Calif. — A delivery driver in Oakdale was hurt after he fell into an open sewer drain Thursday afternoon. The Modesto Fire Department responded to the call just after 4:40 p.m. along J Street. Arriving crews saw that the driver fell into the drain after stepping out of...
Car crash reported on Estelle Avenue in Riverbank
RIVERBANK, Calif. — A vehicle crash was reported early Tuesday morning at Estelle Avenue and Patterson Road in Riverbank. EMS were dispatched to the scene around 4:34 a.m. It was unclear what caused the crash, how many vehicles were involved or the extent of any injuries. See our live...
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