One terrible decision turned a 15-year-old boy with no criminal record into a three-striker. Deon Loggins was among a group that robbed some young drug dealers at gunpoint in a Modesto park, then stole marijuana and money, among other things, a prosecutor said. Now, he's one of an increasing number of adolescents landing in the adult justice system in California.

Two people were arrested on suspicion of auto theft in Stanislaus County from Nov. 11 through Wednesday.

It was a disappointing start to the Sac-Joaquin Section football playoffs if you're a Stanislaus District fan. Only 12 of the 25 teams made it past the first round -- though the figure should have been 15 or 16 teams.

Debbie Calcote sees people at their most vulnerable. As a Red Cross volunteer, she gets called out when people have lost their home to a fire. Calcote and the other Red Cross volunteers are among the thousands of Stanislaus County residents who volunteer. While nonprofits and other agencies that help people gladly accept cash and donations, volunteers also are needed.