Bill Spriggs: Funding infrastructure vital - Merced Sun-Star

7 February 2012, 2:09 am

Bill Spriggs: Funding infrastructure vitalMerced Sun-StarIn the past month I have read or heard news stories from Fresno, Modesto, Turlock, Ripon, San Jose and Chico with the same theme -- that their community's development fees are too high and that they are an impediment to economic developmen... Read More »

Legislator to address Turlock Tea Party - Examiner.com

6 February 2012, 6:43 am

Legislator to address Turlock Tea PartyExaminer.comAssemblywoman Kristin Olsen (R-Modesto) will speak at the Turlock Tea Party's Feb. 9 meeting, the organization announced Sunday via email. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm at the Pizza Factory, 1050 W. Monte Vista Ave., Turlock.... Read More »

Modesto area Super Bowl saturation patrols ready - Modesto Bee

4 February 2012, 11:40 pm

Modesto area Super Bowl saturation patrols readyModesto BeeTurlock police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint this evening at an undisclosed location in Turlock. "We want everyone to enjoy themselves on Super Bowl Sunday. At the same time, we want them all to be safe," said Sgt. Neil Cervenka, a supe... Read More »

Turlock man held on rape of family member - Modesto Bee

3 February 2012, 10:49 pm

Turlock man held on rape of family memberModesto BeeTURLOCK -- A Turlock man who police said admitted to raping a family member was arrested Thursday. Turlock police Detective Frank Navarro said a rape occurred at a home in the 1400 block of Lambert Way in May, but the female victim did not report t... Read More »

Turlock man arrested after Ripon truck stop thefts - Modesto Bee

2 February 2012, 11:14 pm

Turlock man arrested after Ripon truck stop theftsModesto BeePolice arrested a Turlock man suspected of stealing a coat filled with stolen merchandise Thursday from the store at the Flying J truck stop on North Jack Tone Road in Ripon. Helio Contreras Romero, 26, was arrested on suspicion of misdeme... Read More »

Rob Jackson new police chief - The Turlock Journal

31 January 2012, 7:24 pm

Modesto BeeRob Jackson new police chiefThe Turlock JournalRob Jackson's uniform will be replaced with a few shining stars as the veteran law man officially takes the helm of the Turlock Police Department. Jackson, who has served with the Turlock Police Department since 2007, was appointed Tuesda... Read More »

Turlock Police Department starts its Citizens Police Academy - Modesto Bee

24 January 2012, 10:35 pm

Turlock Police Department starts its Citizens Police AcademyModesto BeeTURLOCK -- Interested in learning more about how police do their jobs? The Turlock Police Department will start a 12-week Citizens Police Academy on March 21. The free program will take place Wednesdays from 6 to 9 pm More than 3... Read More »

Horrific murder no surprise in US meth capital - USA TODAY

21 January 2012, 3:58 pm

USA TODAYHorrific murder no surprise in US meth capitalUSA TODAY"When you get this type of tragedy, it's not a surprise that drugs were involved," said Lt. Mark Salazar, the Fresno Police Department's homicide commander. "Meth has been a factor in other violent crimes." A mother in Bakersfie... Read More »

Drug agency reaps benefit of asset share - The Turlock Journal

17 January 2012, 9:20 pm

Drug agency reaps benefit of asset shareThe Turlock Journal27, 2006, law enforcement officers with the Drug Enforcement Administration, Stanislaus Drug Enforcement Agency, and Modesto Police Department executed a federal search warrant at the California Healthcare Collective at 1009 McHenry Ave. in ... Read More »

Turlock elementary fire out; students all OK - News10.net

17 January 2012, 3:31 pm

News10.netTurlock elementary fire out; students all OKNews10.netTURLOCK, CA - Students at Crowell Elementary School in Turlock are safe after a fire started in the attic of a classroom under construction Tuesday afternoon. No children were in the room, said Lt. Nino Amirfar with the Turlock Police D... Read More »