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If you're out and about Saturday and find yourself craving a nice cold, summery drink, the children of Modesto will have you covered. Comment?
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Later this year, we'll see what $37 million can do to educate Californians about the federal health care program. Comment?
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Grants will help reach valley's uninsured as health reform nears
California's health exchange has awarded $37 million in grants to educate up to 9 million consumers about the Affordable Care Act, with most of the funding going to outreach plans targeting a dozen or more counties. Comment?
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State salutes Johansen program in Modesto that spices learning with service
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It's not enough to ace the tests. A Johansen High program picked as a model by the California Department of Education grades students on job performance, researching social causes and active citizenship. Comment?
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Biz Beat: Burgers will have 'old girl' Rockin'
Barry Peterson was looking for something new after 20 years with the Modesto Irrigation District. Comment?
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More than 1,000 awards were given out this week to Merced County students for achievements in writing. Comment?
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Football coach without hands inspires Turlock Prayer Breakfast audience
Mark Speckman’s cell phone is attached to a loop of Velcro encircling his right arm. Comment?
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Prices for hospital care vary widely, even within same city, data show
The actual cost of hospital care became a lot clearer for consumers on Wednesday when the Obama administration released the average prices charged by more than 3,000 U.S. hospitals for the 100 most common medical procedures. Comment?
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In D.C. with a wish list, Merced County looks for help with roads, redevelopment and cops
"The process takes a long time," Dos Palos Mayor Johnny Mays said Wednesday. "We have to keep nudging, and nudging, and nudging." As they have on eight previous lobbying visits organized by the Merced County Association of Governments, officials this week are urging lawmakers to support an east-west bypass around the city of Los Banos on the ... (more) Comment?
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Forced entry, attack alleged in landlord case
An investigator Tuesday detailed tenants' claims that two defendants and a former Stanislaus County sheriff's detective forced their way into their central Modesto home after their electricity was turned off. Comment?
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Stanislaus County farmers asked to sign up for pollutant monitoring program
The Stanislaus County Farm Bureau will put in extra hours to help farmers sign up for a program that could save them money on water monitoring. Comment?
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Biz Beat: Oakdale retiree's hobby comes in 'handy'
A couple of years ago, Linda Ellenwood retired as activities director at the Dale Commons assisted living community. Comment?
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Felony charges dropped against ex-cop
A former Modesto police officer, initially accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a motel room in January of last year, pleaded no contest Friday to two misdemeanor counts of soliciting prostitution and petty theft because of having sex with the woman while on duty. Comment?
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Jury deliberates case of suspected road-rage
A jury began deliberations Friday in a trial for a defendant accused of beating to death a 67-year-old Hilmar man during a suspected road rage confrontation in Turlock three years ago. Comment?
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Free Comic Book Day in Modesto celebrates 12th year
Now in its 12th year, the event has participating shops in the United States and around the world giving away more than 3.3 million special-edition comic books. Comment?
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River flows not only way to aid salmon, state says
State water officials said Wednesday that their plan to aid salmon could involve more than simply boosting river flows at the expense of farmers. Comment?
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Christian preschool marks 50 years of learning in Modesto
For half a century, she's greeted parents and preschoolers. Today, she counts doctors, lawyers, architects, police officers and a Nashville songwriter among her graduates, proving it's not such a small world after all. Comment?
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Windy, warm April leading to early start to fire season in Modesto area
A windy April, warmer than usual temperatures and a dry winter are adding up to an early start to fire season. Comment?
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Atwater man killed in attack with machete
A 61-year-old man was killed Sunday in a machete attack in Atwater, police say. They arrested another Atwater man on a murder charge. 1 comment
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Modesto City Schools eye more revenue
The Modesto City Schools board Monday will take up how to spend more money, expected to arrive next year from grants, taxes for energy conservation projects and higher state revenues. Comment?
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