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Governor cautious with budget revise, but valley schools expect boost
Gov. Jerry Brown, dismissive of a surge in state tax revenue that stirred optimism at the Capitol, moved Tuesday to blunt appeals for increased spending, downgrading his budget proposal from January.
Wednesday May 15 | The Modesto Bee
Federal agency wants stricter rule for DUI: 0.05%
The National Transportation Safety Board recommended Tuesday that states lower their threshold for drunken driving with the goal of reducing alcohol-related fatal crashes, which have held steady for much of the past 15 years.
Raw Video: Fire on Rouse Street in Modesto
A fire broke out Tuesday afternoon in the 1200 block of Rouse Avenue. The home appeared to be vacant, but firefighters were going through with flashlights to be sure.
Someone's poisoning Modesto, Ceres cats
Title: Local columnist Coverage areas: People, issues, the community Bio: Jeff Jardine joined The Bee's staff in 1988 after a decade at the Stockton Record.
SUCCESS & SERVICE: Davis grad wins Armed Forces Bowling championship
Rose Brown is familiar in local bowling circles and competed internationally for Team USA in 2007, the same year she graduated from Davis High School in Modesto.
Ceres HS juniors, seniors test solar boats
More than 20 solar powered boats, built by middle school and high school students from schools throughout the Central Valley, will compete in the 2nd annual SMUD Solar Regatta Race on Friday at the Rancho Seco Lake.
Suspects appear in court after 290-pound meth bust near Modesto
Two men arrested in a massive methamphetamine bust appeared in court Wednesday afternoon, as authorities said they hope the seizure will put a dent in the Modesto area's drug trade.
Anti-DUI effort planned for Warrior Day in Turlock
Students at California State University, Stanislaus will celebrate the end of the school year with “Warrior Day” on Friday.
Ceres chase ends in injury crash
A driver is in the hospital with moderate injuries and his passenger was taken into custody after Ceres police said the two men led them on a brief pursuit Tuesday evening.
Stanislaus drug agents make record-breaking bust
Local drug agents say they have made the biggest local bust anyone can remember, seizing 290 pounds of methamphetamine along with $66,000 in cash.
Judy Sly: Not all Republicans march in lock step
A weekend conference titled "The Changing Face of America" wrapped up Sunday morning at UC Berkeley with a panel discussion called "Friends and Foes: The Politics of Immigration Reform." Two Republican legislators were on the panel.
Witness recants story in Calif. girl's death
In this Tuesday, April 30, 2013, photo, student Elliott Berry, 8, attends a memorial vigil for slain 8-year-old girl Leila Fowler at Jenny Lind Elementary School in Valley Springs, Calif.
This year's California almond crop projected up 6 percent from 2012
The federal government Thursday projected a near-record almond crop in California this year — a boon to an industry that has had little trouble finding buyers around the world.
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US: Crew negligent in sinking off Calif. coast
The U.S. Coast Guard says the owner and crew of a fishing boat that sank in the Sea of Cortez two years ago and killed eight California men were negligent.
Man who robbed Modesto, Turlock banks given 15 years in prison
Ceres gets dog that can detect arson
Chips, Ceres Fire Department's new arson dog, with his handler Captain Jeff Santos at station 4 on Fowler Road in Ceres, Ca.
Man arrested for hitting women with car in Ceres
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 24-year-old Modesto man after he allegedly tried to run down people who told him he was driving too fast.