Stanislaus County News

Nearly $250K in back wages, damages recovered for employees of 4 Central Valley restaurants Nearly $250,000 in back wages and damages was recovered for 10 employees after the Department of Labor said an investigation revealed the owner of four Central Valley restaurants denied them overtime and minimum wages. 17H ago

Homes in California's Central Valley are higher than they should be, report shows A new report shows homebuyers in Modesto, are paying 30% more for their new homes than what they're worth. Apr 23

Missing 2-year-old found in Stanislaus County canal dies A 2-year-old boy has died after being found in a canal in Stanislaus County, authorities said. Apr 23

Gov. Newsom announces first California state park in a decade on Earth Day On Earth Day, California Governor Gavin Newsom was joined by other state officials and activists to announce the newest state park – and the first since 2014 – in Stanislaus County. Apr 22

Arrest made in deadly double shooting outside Turlock market A 17-year-old who was already in juvenile hall for an unrelated case has now been identified as the suspect in a deadly double shooting that happened in Turlock last week, police said Monday. Apr 22

San Francisco man dies while swimming in California reservoir Deputies have recovered the body of a 24-year-old man who was swimming at Woodward Reservoir on Sunday afternoon, the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office said. Apr 22

Grandfather, grandson speak after big rig barrels into their Riverbank home A family is lucky to be alive after a 16-wheel semi-truck crashed into their home in Riverbank while they were sleeping. Apr 23

Business owner arrested in food truck scam investigation in Stanislaus County An investigation into an alleged food truck construction business ends with the owner behind bars. Apr 19

1 dead, 1 injured in shooting outside Wayside Market in Turlock One person died and another was hospitalized in a double shooting in Turlock, police said Tuesday night. Apr 16

Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle on Highway 99 in Modesto A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle along Highway 99 in Modesto, authorities said Tuesday afternoon. Apr 16

Modesto church's homeless housing plan paused after neighbor pushback Plans to build tiny homes for homeless families are on hold after community pushback and concern from neighbors near the Modesto church behind the proposal. Apr 10

Grandmother, 1-year-old granddaughter killed in head-on crash near Modesto We are learning more about the four victims who died a four-car crash in the community of Del Rio near Modesto on Tuesday. Apr 10

Man shot by police officer in Turlock An investigation is underway in Turlock after an officer-involved shooting Wednesday morning. Apr 10

4 killed, including 1-year-old, in head-on crash north of Modesto identified Four people, including a 1-year-old girl, died in a collision involving four vehicles north of Modesto, authorities said Tuesday evening. Apr 10

Parents concerned over Modesto sex education curriculum, attorney general responds There's a battle brewing in Modesto over a sex education curriculum and whether it actually complies with California law. Apr 8

Pedestrian believed to be drunk dies after hit by car in Stanislaus County, CHP says A 44-year-old pedestrian who officers said they believe was drunk died after he was hit by a vehicle in the Modesto area early Sunday morning. Apr 7

73 dogs sezied from "inhumane" conditions at 3 properties in Turlock, police say A suspect is sought after 73 dogs were seized across three properties in the city of Turlock last week, authorities said Tuesday. Apr 3

2 killed, 1 rescued in overnight Patterson ranch house fire Two people died and one person was rescued in an overnight fire at a ranch house on the outskirts of Patterson in Stanislaus County, officials said Tuesday. Apr 5

Modesto home converted to pot grow house catches fire A Modesto home that had been converted into an illegal marijuana grow house caught fire early Saturday morning. Mar 31

Stanislaus County Animal Agency needs help after over 100 dogs rescued from 2 Ceres homes After two discoveries of hoarder houses and more than 100 dogs rescued, the Stanislaus County Animal Agency needs help. Mar 21