Modesto Medical-Pot Operators Convicted

16 May 2008, 11:42 am

"Scarmazzo and Montes made millions by exploiting and hiding behind California's medical marijuana law" Luke Anthony Scarmazzo, 28, and Ricardo Ruiz Montes, 28, were convicted by a federal jury Fresno on Thursday of conducting a continuing criminal enterprise, growing marijuana and possessing marij... read more

Modesto Arsenal Found

15 May 2008, 11:17 pm

"He had a fairly large arsenal." By ROSALIO AHUMADA rahumada@modbee.com Authorities seized a private arsenal from inside a dead man's central Modesto home Wednesday after they discovered 38 homemade grenades, at least a half-dozen pistols, a ... via KFIV-AM Modesto ... read more

Modesto teachers protest budget cuts

15 May 2008, 6:50 pm

"It's all such politics at this stage of the game." Modesto teachers abandoned barbecued chicken and tri-tip dinners for pickets at their annual celebration Wednesday marking the California Day of the Teacher. via The Modesto Bee ... read more

Big Fire Breaks Out At Recycling Plant South Of Modesto

14 May 2008, 5:37 am

The fire is still smoldering but flames are pretty well out at the Bonzi recycling plant where a blaze this morning sent black smoke billowing into the air and started some grass fires nearby. via FireFightingNews.com ... read more

Fire Hits Stanislaus County Recycling Center

13 May 2008, 1:27 pm

A large fire broke out at a Ceres recycling center on Tuesday, sending a huge plume of dark smoke skyward for a short time. via KCRA.com ... read more

Woman Arrested After Modesto Burglaries

13 May 2008, 4:31 am

A 34-year-old woman was arrested after a string of home burglaries were reported, Modesto police said. via The KCRA Channel ... read more

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