Bill Spriggs: Funding infrastructure vital

7 February 2012, 2:03 am

In the past month I have read or heard news stories from Fresno, Modesto, Turlock, Ripon, San Jose a... Read More »

Modesto area Super Bowl saturation patrols ready

4 February 2012, 11:29 pm

Before setting that six-pack in an ice chest to enjoy while watching the big game this afternoon, Stanislaus County authorities urge Super Bowl partygoers to designate a sober driver because police will hit the streets today.... Read More »

California meth hub feeds outbreak of violent crime

4 February 2012, 7:07 am

When a 23-year-old Fresno woman fatally shot her two toddlers and a cousin, critically wounded her husband and then turned the gun on herself...... Read More »

Brutal crimes no surprise in top meth region

29 January 2012, 12:35 am

When a 23-year-old Fresno woman fatally shot her two toddlers and a cousin, critically wounded her husband, then turned the gun on herself recently, investigators immediately suspected methamphetamine abuse in what...... Read More »

Redevelopment agencies' deaths will cost more than money to cities

28 January 2012, 11:18 pm

Redevelopment touches everyone. In three days, change that to "touched." On Wednesday, California's more than 400 redevelopment agencies, credited with creating jobs and impressive buildings, easing blight and helping poor families fix or get into homes, become extinct.... Read More »

Turlock's options for radio all pricey

24 January 2012, 10:04 pm

The of Turlock city has several options when it comes to its public safety radio system, but none of them is cheap.... Read More »

California murders illustrate meth epidemic

21 January 2012, 9:19 pm

FRESNO, Calif. -- When a 23-year-old Fresno woman fatally shot her two toddlers and a cousin, critically wounded her husband then turned the gun on herself last Sunday, investigators immediately suspected methamphetamine abuse in what otherwise was ...... Read More »

Ceres carjack suspect arrested

14 January 2012, 11:05 pm

Authorities on Saturday morning arrested a 31-year-old man suspected of a carjacking in Ceres late Friday and fleeing from officers in the stolen car several hours later in a pursuit from central Modesto to Turlock, where it ended.... Read More »

Police arrest suspected car thief after pursuit

14 January 2012, 10:05 pm

MODESTO - The Modesto Police Department arrests the suspect that led officers on a lengthy vehicle pursuit on Saturday morning.... Read More »

Central Valley pursuit reaches speeds over 100 MPH

14 January 2012, 12:05 pm

MODESTO, CA - An armed carjacking suspect led police on a wild high speed pursuit through the Central Valley Saturday morning, reaching speeds over 100 miles-per-hour.... Read More »