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CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Masked suspects carjack FedEx van at gunpoint in Stanislaus County, steal designer bags
Authorities are searching for suspects they say carjacked a FedEx van at gunpoint and stole designer bags out of the van in Stanislaus County. Deputies said a FedEx driver was fueling up at a gas station in Westley around 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday when a masked man approached her and carjacked the van at gunpoint. The driver, who was not injured in the incident, immediately called 911. About 10 minutes later, the van was located about a mile away from the gas station. Deputies said witnesses reported seeing the vehicle being emptied by four unidentified suspects. They were seen putting the items into a smaller van. Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office Deputies said it appears that most of the items that were stolen were designer bags. A total value has not been determined yet. The suspects have not been identified. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Stanislaus County city of Hickman working to address months-long water issue
A water issue that spans months in the Stanislaus County city of Hickman has led to daily shut-offs, a boil water notice and growing frustration among residents and school officials. The problem began in March when clay from the walls of the city's oldest well collapsed into the water system, according to Waterford City Manager Michael Pitcock. Although the water has consistently tested free of bacteria and is technically safe to drink, many residents have reported discolored orange or yellow tap water. "It looked like sewage, like urine," said resident Heaven Jobe, who lives in Hickman with her mother. "We're boiling our water just to cook. They didn't offer a single bottle of water. Not one." To address the issue, the city hired American Pipeline Solutions to perform a process called ice pigging. The method uses an ice slushy mixture to scrub the inner walls of the water pipes, removing built-up sediment that traditional flushing hasn't been able to clear. "They've been doing some flushing out here for a large number of weeks," said Randy Lewis with American Pipeline Solutions. "The amount of sediment we're able to get out in just one single push: they couldn't touch it over three or four months of flushing." The ice pigging process requires the water system to be completely shut down each day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., triggering a boil notice under state regulations. Officials say water service will resume normally once the system passes two consecutive days of bacteria testing. But the lack of advanced communication has left Hickman School scrambling. Superintendent Trish Anderson says she's made multiple attempts to meet with city officials without success. "I'm running a school of over 1,000 kids. We got less than 12 hours' notice that the water would be off," Anderson said. "We've been replacing our filters monthly and buying bottled water. I'm done being patient." Anderson said the school paid $600 for independent water testing and has spent even more on emergency water supplies to stay compliant with state education code. Pitcock told CBS13 via email that he will be out of the office until Monday. No other comment was provided besides the press release given to residents. The city says ice pigging is expected to wrap up by Wednesday.
CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Modesto resident dies in Highway 132 crash, CHP says
A Modesto resident has died after a crash along Highway 132 in rural east Stanislaus County on Monday, authorities said. California Highway Patrol said officers responded to SR-132, near Rushing Road, a little after 4 p.m. to investigate a reported crash. At the scene, officers found that a pickup truck had crashed on the north shoulder. The driver was apparently ejected in the crash. Investigators believe the pickup flipped over as it was approaching Rushing Road. Scene of the Highway 132 crash. Modesto Fire Department The driver, who investigators said was not wearing a seatbelt, died at the scene. CHP has identified the driver as a 28-year-old Modesto resident, but their name has not been released. Exactly what led up to the crash is still under investigation.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Modesto celebrates opening of housing project aimed at combating homelessness
The city of Modesto celebrated on Thursday the grand opening of Jenny's Place, a project created to provide permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness. Named after the late City Councilmember Jenny Kenoyer, the 54-unit apartment complex will provide residents with amenities including a mattress, refrigerator, bathroom and closet. Of the units, 38 are for people ages 18 to 24, while the rest don't have an age restriction. The on-site manager will have a one-bedroom apartment, while all others are studio apartments. The complex is at 710 N. Ninth St., where a Travelers Motel previously stood. Maya Carter is one of the new residents at Jenny's Place. Before she moved in a couple of days ago, Carter moved from hotel to hotel with her kids for two and a half years. She also lost her job and was suffering seizures, she said. 'I was unable to pay for anywhere to stay, and I was staying in a friend of mines' truck,' she said. 'I was living a really hard life.' Carter learned of Jenny's Place through the Stanislaus County Access Center. With the help of its housing assessment team, she signed her lease. Carter currently lives alone and her family members visit her on weekends. She viewed the opportunity as a 'last chance for me, and there's no way that I'm gonna mess this up or try not to mess this up, intentionally, but I'm very happy.' Now with a fresh start, Carter plans to attend Modesto Junior College and look for a job. She hopes other people facing a similar situation take advantage of the resources available. 'You're never too old to try to go back and get something done right. All you have to do is look within yourself and know that the only person you're lying to is yourself,' Carter said. City of Modesto spokesperson Sonya Severo stated in an email to The Bee that 16 units at Jenny's Place are occupied. Residents moved in during early May. Severo also said there is no application, as individuals are referred through a Coordinated Entry System (CES). Managed by Stanislaus County Community Services Agency and its Community System of Care, the CES helps individuals and families navigate housing resources by going through one centralized system. Residents of the new complex will be housed through a one-year lease agreement with the option to renew. Over 30 attendees were present at the site Thursday and were allowed to explore some unoccupied units following a speech and ribbon-cutting ceremony. 'Jenny's Place is opening the doors to hope, safety and stability, to those who need it most,' Mayor Sue Zwahlen said. 'They no longer have to worry about where they are going to sleep at night or feeling safe.' According to a press release, the project cost $23 million. The city, the California Homekey Program, the Stanislaus County Community System of Care and the Health Plan of San Joaquin all contributed funding. In October 2023, the city and the project's co-developers, Upholdings and RH Community Builders, received a $16 million grant from the state's Homekey Program, a statewide initiative to expand housing for anyone experiencing homelessness or at the risk of homelessness. Caity Meader, director of supportive housing for Upholdings, said the project's construction began in February 2024 and concluded in April of this year. In March, Modesto received a $5.7 million grant from the state to help people experiencing homelessness transition to shelters and permanent housing. Later that month, Dignity Village Modesto opened a 42-unit complex to help individuals facing homelessness and other obstacles. On Jan. 24-25, 2024, the Stanislaus Community System of Care conducted a 24-hour Point-In-Time count that found 2,052 people were experiencing homelessness in the county. Out of those, 1,622 were in Modesto.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Man shot in alleged home invasion near Modesto, sheriff's department reports
A man was shot early Saturday morning during an alleged home invasion near Modesto, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department. The incident was in the 7700 block of Foy Avenue in the Monterey Park Tract community, just south of Modesto and West of Turlock. The victim called 911 around 1 a.m. stating he had been shot in the abdomen after three suspects broke into the home and then fled. When deputies arrived they discovered what the sheriff's department reported as a marijuana grow operation. The sheriff's department reported that the California Highway Patrol began a pursuit of the suspects who were later apprehended and arrested in the Bay Area. The department did not have information Saturday afternoon on how the suspects were identified. The shooting victim, an adult male, was taken to a local hospital where he was in stable condition, according to the department. We will update this story as more information becomes available.
