Ken Carlson

The Modesto Bee

Ken Carlson covers county government and health care for The Modesto Bee. His coverage of public health, medicine, consumer health issues and the business of health care has appeared in The Bee for 15 years.

Measles, a once-common illness, makes a comeback. What you need to know

March 29, 2019 5:34 PM

An 800-acre reservoir could be coming to Stanislaus County, but what are the risks?

May 29, 2019 5:22 PM

Would you let a robot operate on your heart? It’s now an option at Modesto hospital

June 20, 2019 12:18 PM

LATEST FROM KEN CARLSON

Helping Others

Modesto, Stanislaus consider options as Salvation Army homeless shelter’s fate unclear

October 5, 2026 at 4:45 PM

Elections

MID election: Division 4 incumbent challenged by longtime member of Salida MAC

October 1, 2026 at 7:18 PM

Local

Modesto Library scheduled for reopening date in January. Celebration is planned

September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Politics & Government

Newsom vetoes bill to authorize emergency care unit for western Stanislaus County

September 30, 2026 at 4:20 PM

Politics & Government

Stanislaus County project will close section of Claribel Road. Traffic impacts expected

Updated October 1, 2026 at 12:06 AM

Crime

Stanislaus deputies make arrest in Oakland of suspect in June homicide in Modesto

Updated September 28, 2026 at 5:08 PM

Elections

MID Division 3 race pits farmer against pro rodeo clown. Donor group commits $32,000

Updated September 28, 2026 at 10:39 AM

Health & Fitness

West Nile illness proves fatal for Stanislaus County resident. First death of 2026

Updated September 24, 2026 at 1:12 PM

Local

Women settle sex abuse lawsuit against area hospital, therapist for $18.5 million

Updated September 28, 2026 at 7:29 PM

Politics & Government

Modesto approves $591K to keep Salvation Army homeless shelter open through 2026

September 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Elections

MID Division 2 candidates talk about data centers, how to deal with board turmoil

Updated September 22, 2026 at 11:58 AM

Elections

Impartial analysis? Riverbank city attorney tells voters Measure M is unlawful

Updated September 17, 2026 at 1:32 PM

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