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Bella Waters

The Modesto Bee

Bella Waters is a former journalist for the Modesto Bee

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On 25th anniversary, first responders and veterans will remember 9/11 in ceremonies across area

On 25th anniversary, first responders and veterans will remember 9/11 in ceremonies across area

Updated September 11, 2026 at 1:01 PM

Car crashes hit Modesto residents in the wallet more than most California cities

Car crashes hit Modesto residents in the wallet more than most California cities

September 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM

All-day phone ban a hot topic as Modesto high schoolers adjust to new policy

All-day phone ban a hot topic as Modesto high schoolers adjust to new policy

Updated September 4, 2026 at 12:27 PM

Pastor reflects on what it’s taken for Turlock Assyrian Presbyterian Church to reach 100

Pastor reflects on what it’s taken for Turlock Assyrian Presbyterian Church to reach 100

August 28, 2026 at 4:08 PM

From center islands to street signs, answers to your Modesto roundabout questions

From center islands to street signs, answers to your Modesto roundabout questions

Updated August 27, 2026 at 6:54 PM

22-year-old beats 1-in-11,500 odds to score perfect game at Modesto’s McHenry Bowl

22-year-old beats 1-in-11,500 odds to score perfect game at Modesto’s McHenry Bowl

Updated August 26, 2026 at 10:25 AM

Ceres police seeks at-large suspect wanted on suspicion of sexually assaulting girls

Ceres police seeks at-large suspect wanted on suspicion of sexually assaulting girls

August 25, 2026 at 6:38 PM

New buildings, programs coming to Merced College as school celebrates record growth

New buildings, programs coming to Merced College as school celebrates record growth

August 25, 2026 at 12:12 PM

Cal Fire’s Atwater training facility is the first of its kind in the Central Valley

Cal Fire’s Atwater training facility is the first of its kind in the Central Valley

Updated August 25, 2026 at 12:28 PM

Stan State president’s fall address trumpets growth, as unions protest on campus

Stan State president’s fall address trumpets growth, as unions protest on campus

Updated August 20, 2026 at 12:03 PM

Wondering why Modesto has so many roundabouts? We found the answers

Wondering why Modesto has so many roundabouts? We found the answers

Updated August 18, 2026 at 12:12 PM

Modesto woman, 88, celebrates 50 years as office manager. Her positivity is hard to match

Modesto woman, 88, celebrates 50 years as office manager. Her positivity is hard to match

August 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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