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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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Modesto weather could shift from warm trend to thunderstorms, hail later in week

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Politics & Government

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Updated April 1, 2026 at 10:04 AM

Health & Fitness

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Updated March 30, 2026 at 3:45 PM

Local

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March 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Crime

Stanislaus Sheriff’s Office airs complaints about new dispatch system for 911 calls

Updated March 26, 2026 at 7:11 PM

Health & Fitness

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March 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Local

Stanislaus County OKs $10.8M project to upgrade neighborhood with well contamination

Updated March 24, 2026 at 7:46 PM

Politics & Government

Modesto doesn’t vote yet on growth options. Some want to capture more tax dollars

Updated March 19, 2026 at 1:04 PM

Politics & Government

Stanislaus County to reduce workforce positions after years of solid growth

March 16, 2026 at 7:03 PM

Politics & Government

Stanislaus agency could hire new executive director after spending controversy

March 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Crime

Reported auto theft leads to investigation of Modesto car dealer. Two arrests

March 13, 2026 at 2:55 PM

Politics & Government

Stanislaus County auditor says $60M state payment error was caught right away

Updated March 13, 2026 at 6:07 PM

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