Public Safety · Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County law enforcement is urging motorists to exercise caution after a series of pedestrian and bicyclist crashes in October 2026 across Ceres, Modesto, and Turlock. The incidents include the deaths of two Modesto teens on Oct. 9 near Downey High School, a 65-year-old woman struck by a train in south Modesto on Oct. 12, a downtown Modesto DUI crash killing a 35-year-old man on Oct. 2, and a 14-year-old Turlock boy killed in an electric-motorcycle collision on Oct. 10. The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office conducted maximum enforcement operations targeting dangerous driving behaviors during National Pedestrian Safety Month, funded by a California Office of Traffic Safety grant. Officials reminded drivers to slow down, yield at crosswalks, and stay alert, noting that pedestrians lack the protections afforded to vehicle occupants.
Crime · Ceres, CA
Ceres police are investigating after irrigation district employees discovered human remains in the Lower Lateral 3 Canal near Central Avenue and Keyes Road on Saturday. The discovery was reported to authorities at approximately 12:00 p.m., and officers confirmed the presence of a deceased individual upon arrival. No information regarding the identity, age, or gender of the decedent has been released, nor has police determined if the death is suspicious. Officials stated that further testing will occur in the coming days to identify the person.
Community News · Stanislaus County
The Sac-Joaquin Section released playoff brackets on Friday for five local volleyball teams: Turlock, Pitman, Denair, Hughson, and Hilmar. Defending Division IV champion Hughson (23-9) awaits a play-in winner to begin its title defense on Tuesday. State champion Hilmar (15-17), seeded fourth in Division V, faces Summerville in the first round on Tuesday. Pitman hosts Armijo in a Monday play-in, while Turlock travels to Cosumnes Oaks and Denair hosts Foresthill on Tuesday. All Monday and Tuesday matches start at 6 p.m.
