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Born out of controversy, the congregation of Wellspring Anglican Church has met in a rented downtown facility for five years. But now the church is months away from having its own home again. → Read More
Two readers ask about the status of improvements to certain Modesto area roads, with one asking about Roselle and Merle avenues and the other about Moffet Road. Another reader wants to know how the “Adopt-a-Highway” program works. → Read More
In 2010, Maria Isabel Chaparro was yanked from her home and deported to her native Honduras. In December, she was allowed to return on probation. In May, she was given her permanent resident green card and now has her California driver’s license and U.S. passport. She says those are the hallmarks of real freedom. → Read More
An 8,000-mile journey shows highway projects are under way from coast to coast. Locally, readers want to know about blocked lanes and oleander bushes. → Read More
A Turlock resident wants to know why the city was watering its parks in the afternoon, during a time frame when it forbids residents to water their own yards. → Read More
A Ceres resident has been a longtime volunteer with Operation Christmas Child, a yearly drive to fill shoe boxes with toys and small gifts for needy children around the world. In April, he traveled to Rwanda to distribute the boxes and saw the end result -- the delighted response of children to the program. → Read More
When the Whitmore Avenue overpass in Ceres was improved and widened a couple of years ago, it was supposed to have landscaping. But the funds dried up, so Ceres worked with Caltrans to find alternate funds. The result: trees, shrubs and rock details that look appealing. → Read More
A Modestan walking down Coffee Road saw a gusher of water going into a huge drain. In these drought days, he asked, why is the city wasting water like this? → Read More
Whats with the giant hole in Garrison Park next to the elementary school on Carver Road? Its a project to solve flooding by taking rainwater out of the sewer system and sending it to holding tanks, where it will percolate into the aquifer. → Read More
The safe return of a Modesto pastor’s daughter after a few hours lost in the wilderness highlights the importance of survival tips. → Read More
Who can call for a U.S. flag to fly at half-staff? Surprisingly, not many people. → Read More
How far do you have to stay in your vehicle behind a stopped firetruck? Not 343 feet, most of the time. → Read More
After eight years of fighting and litigation, a court has made a tentative ruling, awarding all property and funds to the Episcopal bishop. This means the theologically conservative Anglicans will lose 29 parishes, diocesan headquarters in Fresno and about $7.25 million in frozen assets. → Read More
People who were sexually abused before Jan. 15 by priests or other employees of the Stockton Catholic Diocese have until Aug. 15 to file a sexual abuse claim with the bankruptcy court overseeing the case, the diocese announced Tuesday afternoon. → Read More
Heres a timely issue: Weve all seen those temporary stands pop up before some holidays such as Valentines Day and Mothers Day. Theyre selling flowers or stuffed animals or other gifts, and they disappear after the holiday ends. → Read More
A reader wants to know if Briggsmore Avenue was named for her uncle and aunt with the last name Briggs. Indeed, this is one family story that is true. → Read More
The Meadow Glen apartments for young adults aging out of foster care have been basically finished since last October. But some problems with smoke alarms delayed its opening. Now, housing officials say, theyre looking for tenants to move in as soon as possible. → Read More
Dave Walker, a Modesto attorney with Damrell, Nelson, Schrimp, Pallios, Pacher & Silva, also works as a mediator in civil cases. Many of those cases involve automobile accidents, but others center on people wrangling over estate matters, neighbors tussling over boundary disputes or consumers seeking resolution when they believe a company hasnt lived up to its promises. → Read More
Modesto long-distance runner Robert Root is back home after a 56-hour ordeal of being lost in the mountains. He’s amazed by the outpouring of help and support; thankful to rescue volunteers, sheriff’s deputies and hospital staff; and ready to run again – but not in that Placer County area anytime soon. → Read More
Robert Root, a Modesto long-distance runner, went missing in rugged Placer County on Sunday morning while on a 20-mile training run with others. He survived two brutal days and nights, clad only in his lightweight running shorts and windbreaker, and was found Tuesday, “the best news I’ve had all year,” according to a running buddy. → Read More