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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

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Social workers warn Stanislaus Child Protective Services layoffs put children at risk

Updated September 17, 2026 at 7:47 PM

Local

Stanislaus County expressway construction to close Roselle Avenue overnight

September 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Politics & Government

Stanislaus leaders could lay off 71 county employees, including child welfare staff

September 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Health & Fitness

Modesto-area hospitals educate expectant parents, offer drawing for $500 in diapers

September 10, 2026 at 7:02 PM

Crime

Oakdale shooting injures 40-year-old Sonora man. Police arrest two people in Nevada

September 10, 2026 at 2:26 PM

Health & Fitness

Newsom signature needed to close emergency care gap in western Stanislaus County

September 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM

Local

Modesto district considers how to safeguard ratepayers against data center impacts

Updated September 8, 2026 at 6:57 PM

Politics & Government

Stanislaus Council of Governments audit finds accounting mess, lack of internal controls

Updated September 4, 2026 at 12:13 PM

Politics & Government

Developer wants chance to share proposal for data center project at Riverbank site

September 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Crime

Stanislaus sheriff reports number of undocumented inmates released to ICE last year

Updated September 8, 2026 at 11:31 AM

Local

Northeast Modesto residents can expect aerial spraying for mosquitoes Monday night

August 31, 2026 at 3:52 PM

Health & Fitness

How new procedure at Modesto hospital helps people with severe lung disease

August 31, 2026 at 1:07 PM

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