Monday Jun 17 | The Modesto Bee
County Pulse: Improving bus service
County officials plan to expand Stanislaus Regional Transit bus service to include the new job centers in Turlock and Patterson.
Riverbank school district approves $24 million budget
Title: Education reporter Coverage areas: K-12 education, Yosemite Community College District Bio: Nan Austin has been a copy editor and reporter at The Modesto Bee for 24 years.
Fossil and dinosaur program thrills kids at Waterford library
The program was led by Modesto resident Terry McMillin, the “Rock Lady” of the Mother Lode Mineral Society.
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Police: 5 Ripon burglary suspects arrested after fleeing through Caswell
Several suspected burglars who ran from Ripon police through Caswell Memorial State Park on Monday were found on the other side of the Stanislaus River by Stanislaus County sheriff's deputies.
Riverbank planner Hightower leaves post
J.D. Hightower, who oversaw the city's land use planning for the past nine years, no longer is in the post.
Bicyclist in hit-and-run accident near Riverbank identified
The bicyclist hit and killed by a vehicle near Riverbank Saturday evening was a 49-year-old man from Modesto.
Info: Herb Henry, a gospel singer, broadcaster and minister, will talk about growing up in Riverbank in the 1950s and 1960s.
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BRIEF: UPDATE: Bicyclist killed in possible hit-and-run near Riverbank
A bicyclist was killed near Riverbank on Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle, which left the scene, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Sea of blankets awaits MoBand kickoff tonight in Modesto
There still are a few lawn spots and a decent number of amphitheater seats left for today's MoBand concert — you know, the one that begins at 8 p.m. As usual, the lawn around Mancini Bowl in Graceada Park has been a checkerboard of blankets, sheets and quilts for most of the day, many staked or weighted to keep from being blown away in the ... (more)
Campbell holds big lead in Riverbank council race
RIVERBANK — Early results in the three-person race to fill a seat on the City County have candidate Cal Campbell with a commanding lead over Jeremy Fennell and Diana Gonzalez.
Riverbankset to vote on council vacancy
Cal Campbell, Jeremy Fennell and Diana Gonzalez are seeking the seat vacated by Richard O'Brien after his election as mayor in November.
Empire man recalls arduous World War II mission
Boys who should have been in high school but instead fibbed about their ages to serve during World War II.
Empire man recalls arduous World War II mission
Boys who should have been in high school but instead fibbed about their ages to serve during World War II.
Riverbank council hopefuls speak at forum
All three candidates for the City Council described themselves Thursday night as deeply involved in the community and capable of making tough budget choices.
Info: The BEAT Health Fair features on-site nurses who will administer screenings of body mass index, blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol.