https://www.modbee.com/news/politics-government/article315411232.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0139e634-4c55-42ac-8b70-f4d68f6b6324/1_th.jpg California Senate District 4 Debate in Modesto Candidates for state Senate District 4 answered substantive questions and traded barbs during a debate in downtown Modesto last week. The April 9 gathering of the three candidates was hosted by the Maddy Institute and the Stanislaus Taxpayers Association. Marie Alvarado-Gil is defending her seat against fellow Republican Alexandra Duarte and Democrat Jaron Brandon. The Senate district includes all or parts of 12 Central Valley and foothills counties: Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Inyo, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Stanislaus and Tuolumne. The Century event center was packed for the debate, with many in the audience wearing campaign T-shirts. https://www.modbee.com/news/politics-government/article315411232.html/video-embed 199 2026-04-14T21:07:32Z no https://www.modbee.com/news/local/article260947507.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8b9c81fd-5021-4d8d-8be9-dc46e598cce5/1_th.jpg Sights and sounds: Love Modesto People fanned out across Modesto Saturday to work on community projects. https://www.modbee.com/news/local/article260947507.html/video-embed 106 2022-05-01T00:44:44Z no https://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article315406660.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4b51691d-6b0e-4c3c-a894-0a2496ceaf6f/1_th.jpg Inside drug house raid near Knights Ferry that led to 8 arrests Authorities say a multi-agency raid near Knights Ferry uncovered fentanyl, meth and stolen vehicles, leading to eight arrests. Video shows the scene and evidence seized during the Tuolumne County operation. https://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article315406660.html/video-embed 52 2026-04-14T16:24:35Z no https://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article315396773.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3d8d55bc-d51b-4d5b-a154-eaf6d2bb686a/1_th.jpg Drone, K9 track suspects hiding in Empire attic Stanislaus County deputies used a drone and K-9 to track two men who fled and hid in an attic in Empire. Both were taken into custody, including a parolee at large, authorities said. https://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article315396773.html/video-embed 67 2026-04-13T19:18:40Z no https://www.modbee.com/news/local/article288316600.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9fae36eb-972a-40fb-80cf-121047ff1b52/3_th.jpg Cinco de Mayo parade brings cheer to Modesto on a rainy day People came out in the intermittent rain to view the Cinco de Mayo parade on Crows Landing Road in Modesto Saturday. The parade featured local dance groups, music, unique vehicles and equestrian teams. Cinco de Mayo, or May 5, honors the day in 1862 when Mexico defeated the French in the Battle of Puebla. https://www.modbee.com/news/local/article288316600.html/video-embed 134 2024-05-04T22:46:38Z no https://www.modbee.com/news/local/turlock/article315397677.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/84faaf9a-5314-4807-b997-48cb0827d316/1_th.jpg Activists protest felony charges after rescuing sick goats from supplier of Turlock-based goat milk brand Animal rights activists gathered outside a goat milk processing facility in Turlock to protest felony charges filed against four people accused of “rescuing” two sick baby goats from the company’s supply chain. https://www.modbee.com/news/local/turlock/article315397677.html/video-embed 106 2026-04-13T20:27:14Z no