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CERES, Calif. — Two people were arrested after an older woman told bank employees in Ceres, California, that she had been kidnapped and was ordered to withdraw a large amount of money, according to police. Wells Fargo employees reported the incident to police on Thursday. Police responded and immediately...

Don King, beloved community member and owner of Fat City BBQ, has died while battling cancer. The news was announced Thursday on Fat City Brew & BBQ’s Facebook page. “Don was more than the heart behind Fat City Brew & BBQ. He was a devoted father, son, friend and a proud member of the Stockton community,” the post...

Opposing passers better start keeping an eye on Ethan Tellez: he recorded his first sack on Friday and we're guessing he's looking for more. He also made two total tackles (1.0 for loss) as Escalon took down Orestimba 42-28. We hope Tellez's good performance is the first of many we'll see posted here on MaxPreps.com.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of modesto..

Bring on winter with Warren Miller! Join a stacked lineup of Olympians, urban riders, and local legends to carve turns and celebrate our community. From big lines and race gates to urban ski hills and unexpected destinations, Warren Miller’s SNO-CIETY will be hosted on Thursday, December 4, so grab your tickets today!

The final votes are in, and Modesto Bee readers have crowned Stanislaus County’s cutest pup. Moose, a lovable golden retriever-poodle mix from Modesto, wagged his way to the top spot in The Bee’s pet photo contest. He beat out a pack of adorable competitors, earning 53% of more than 9,000 votes. Owner Anita Chowdhary...

Away from the urban bustle, small cities in the United States have seen a surge in homebuyers' interest. Between Sacramento and Fresno, several towns stand out for their affordability and small-city charm. Take Chowchilla, a rural community known for reasonable housing prices and proximity to Yosemite. Or consider...

STOCKTON — The night before Halloween was a packed house at the Adventist Health Arena. Trick or treaters donned costumes to weave their way through the decorated luxury suites for candy and other treats. 1,836 people were in attendance to the first annual event. “This event captured the heart...

The Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park in Stockton launched an autumn nature walk for the community to get an inside look at how important California's historic oak trees are, especially during the fall.

Escalating concerns have been put to rest as the Ceres Police Department updated the public on a recently thwarted kidnapping case. Ceres Police Department reported on their Facebook page, an elderly woman sought help from staff at a Wells Fargo Bank last Thursday, claiming she was the victim of an attempted...