Public Safety · Modesto, CA
The Modesto City Council waived the first reading of a proposed ordinance targeting reckless bicycle and e-bike riding, including dangerous stunts, groups blocking traffic, and street takeovers. The measure would impose fines up to $5,000 for third or subsequent offenses, allow bike impoundment for up to 30 days, and set a 15 mph speed limit on city parks and trails. Parents could face fines of up to $2,000 per minor if they assist or permit violations, while police could require safety courses for young riders. The ordinance still requires final adoption and would take effect 30 days after that vote.
Public Safety · Modesto, CA
A 65-year-old woman identified by the Coroner's Office as Theresa Kelly died at the scene after being struck by a train around 10:45 a.m. Monday on the 650 block of South Seventh Street in south Modesto, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department. Deputies, Modesto Fire and American Medical response were dispatched to the collision site. Sgt. Michael Carranza said no foul play is suspected, and the circumstances remain under investigation.
Public Safety · Modesto, CA
A resident suffered a minor hand injury while climbing through a window to escape a house fire Monday morning at a single-story home on Hawthorne Avenue in central Modesto, near College and Briggsmore avenues. Two people were displaced; the home sustained fire damage along its back side and smoke damage throughout. Modesto Fire Department crews dispatched at about 6:10 a.m. upgraded the call to a working structure fire after spotting a large smoke column, then conducted an interior attack and search before quickly extinguishing the blaze. No one was found inside. The Stanislaus Regional Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the cause.
