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Turlock rolls out red carpet for film about city's history
They paraded down Main Street; chowed on Foster Farms chicken, lots of almonds and cobbler made with local peaches; and walked the red carpet into the Turlock Community Theater on Saturday night to watch their ...
Coroner: Turlock Who Beat Toddler Son to Death Was Not on Drugs
Toxicology tests show a Turlock man who savagely beat and stomped his 2-year-old son to death on the side of a dark road was not using drugs.
Telling Turlock's Story: Film celebrates city's centennial
Scott Atherton was the historian that provided producer Michael Everett with information to make a full-length historical Turlock motion picture.
Turlock homeless shelter permit denied
WHAT HAPPENED: The Turlock City Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny a permit that would allow construction of a $900,000 temporary cold weather homeless shelter near the waste-water treatment facility ...
Turlock turns 100 this weekend. Awww, and the old-timer doesn't look a day over 99.
No drugs, alcohol in system of Turlock man who killed son
Toxicology tests came back negative today for drugs and alcohol for the Turlock man who savagely beat his young son to death last month, adding to the mystery of why a father would do such a horrific thing.
The Turlock City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing today before it votes on the construction of a $900,000 temporary cold weather homeless shelter near the waste-water treatment facility on South ...
Porter trial: Porter used money from Craig's accounts, witnesses say
The entrance to the 15-acre Porter family property in La Grange. Modesto Bee By SUSAN HERENDEEN , sherendeen@modbee.com Some of the money former pastor Howard "Doug" Porter used to move homes to a family ...
Officials forecast bad air's return
The forecast calls for blue sky in the northern San Joaquin Valley through the Fourth of July, but the thick smoke that hung over the region last week could return by the weekend.
Turlock forced to remove beloved 'Christmas Tree' after warning about safety
An 80-year-old cedar known as the city's "Christmas Tree" was destined for the wood chipper Wednesday, after an arborist diagnosed the tree as a safety hazard.
Judge backs Turlock firefighters union
The Modesto Bee, Calif. Middle Jun. 26--A judge Wednesday gave Firefighters Local 2434 a first-round win over Turlock City Hall in a fight over health care contributions.
TEACHING SERIES: A series of classes for families with substance-abuse problems; 20 sessions, ongoing; $20 for textbook.
Valley air official: Cancel outdoor events Saturday
The air quality deteriorated into the very unhealthy range today in Stanislaus and Merced counties and is expected to be just as bad Saturday, air quality officials said.
Skull fractures likely caused Turlock toddler's death
The Delhi Unified School District has set up a fund for the mother. Donations should be made out to and mailed to Delhi Unified School District, 9716 Hinton Ave., Delhi, CA 95315 with "Frances Casian" in the ...
STUDENTS INVESTIGATE LEVY SLAYING: A student project to investigate the 2001 death of Chandra Levy is receiving attention from CNN.com, which has created a Web site to track the project's progress.
Teen's quick action saves girl at rail crossing
There is a hand Chris Cravy would like to shake, the Modesto Bee reports. It belongs to a teenage boy he doesn't know and probably never will.
Officer who tried to save toddler found his career later in life
Whenever there's an unusual incident or action of any kind, you might think, "Wow, what were the odds of that particular person being there at that particular time?" For Modesto police officer Jerry "J.J." ...
Coroner: Blunt-Force Injuries Killed Toddler
A toddler who was killed over the weekend by his father died from blunt-force injuries to the head and face, the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Coroner's Office said Thursday.
Tattoo artist Oliver Peck celebrates his record-breaking win at the end of Elm Street Tattoo's 24-hour Tattoo Marathon Friday June 13, 2008.
Man Accused Of Killing Toddler Identified
A man who was killed by police after he allegedly beat a toddler to death over the weekend was identified by authorities as Turlock resident Sergio Casian Aguiar.