Stanislaus opens CCAA title defense with 61-46 thumping of UC San Diego

A drive to catch kids up and make sure they’re reading by third grade has put heavy pressure on early grade classrooms. Modesto City Schools teachers say they are testing through much of every day; administrators say tracking kids’ early progress is essential for effective teaching.

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Fashion show to benefit Modesto Gospel Mission

Springtime in Paris comes to winter in Modesto next weekend in a benefit for a new building project for the Modesto Gospel Mission to address a growing homeless problem among women and children.

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Man gets 24 years in prison for scam that bilked Stanislaus residents

A federal judge sentences a con-artist who preyed on people facing foreclosure, including some in Stanislaus County, to a 24-year prison term.

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Mustangs on the mat

Seven members of the Oakdale High School wrestling team, along with 15 other Stanislaus District athletes, will compete Friday and Saturday at the California Interscholastic Federation championships at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield. The title matches are Saturday night. The Modesto Bee’s Ron Agostini will be tweeting live results from the meet and will provide matside coverage in The Bee and at www.modbee.com. Follow Agostini on Twitter @modbeesports.

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Modesto pop culture references – you might be surprised

A chronological timeline of Modesto references in pop culture. As Modesto gets ready to be featured in the new ABC series “American Crime,” a look at the other times the Central Valley city has made it into television, movies and music.

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Modesto jewelry store helps Starbucks employees express their love

A Modesto jewelry store is helping Starbucks employees conform to the company’s new dress code while still getting to wear rings at work. As of Tuesday morning, Yates & Co. had given out 109 tungsten, titanium or cobalt rings.

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Modesto firefighters climb 69 flights of stairs to raise money

Ten firefighters from Modesto will run up 69 flights of stairs in full gear Sunday in a Seattle fundraiser.

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Harrison Ford injured in small plane crash at LA golf course

Harrison Ford crash-landed his small vintage airplane at a Los Angeles golf course Thursday, shortly after taking off from a nearby airport and reporting engine problems.

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Kevin Valine

Councilman Madrigal raising cash for 2017

It’s a long time until the November 2017 election, but Councilman Tony Madrigal already has started raising and spending money in his re-election bid.

Kevin Valine

Councilman Madrigal raising cash for 2017

It’s a long time until the November 2017 election, but Councilman Tony Madrigal already has started raising and spending money in his re-election bid.

Nan Austin

On Campus: GOP takes on teacher seniority; Demos tackle breakfast

New state legislative efforts related to education span teacher seniority in layoff decisions, increasing access to science classes and bringing breakfast to more kids.

Ron Agostini

Kickoff clinic starts boys’ prep golf season

McHenry Golf Center was the scene last month for the first Kickoff High School Clinic, where eight high school boys teams were invited for a day of instruction.