Crime · Salida, CA
Anthony Kulp, 37, of French Camp pleaded guilty to premeditated attempted murder causing great bodily injury with a deadly weapon for the Dec. 20, 2020 attack on his ex-girlfriend along Pirrone Road in Salida, California. The victim suffered life-threatening injuries after Kulp slashed her throat from ear to ear; she called 911 and underwent surgery. Kulp had been released on zero bail the day before the attack under Stanislaus County's emergency COVID-19 bail schedule, a decision Sheriff Jeff Dirkse publicly criticized. Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 5, where Kulp faces life in prison with the possibility of parole.
Public Safety · Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County Department of Environmental Resources inspectors conducted 68 inspections across 67 food service facilities between Oct. 5-11, finding violations at numerous establishments in Modesto, Turlock, Oakdale, Patterson, and Westley. Notable findings included three live cockroaches under the bar at Brave Bull in Modesto, sauce being blended on the floor at The Haveli Indian Cuisine in Westley, and multiple improper food-holding temperatures at several restaurants. Code 4 Lounge in Modesto voluntarily closed after receiving three major violations including no hot water at handwashing sinks. Hanshaw Middle School cafeteria in Modesto had one major violation involving a non-draining handwashing sink. Residents can search individual facility records on the DER website.
Social Events · Turlock, CA
The first-ever Central Valley Stationery Fest will take place Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Student Center at Stanislaus State in Turlock. Organizer Victoria Mires, owner of Paper Moon Stationery, said more than 40 vendors will sell paper products, pens, artwork, stickers, and other stationery goods, including Stockton-based brand Blackwing. Student-led art clubs from Dutcher Middle School and Livingston High School will create original art and sell prints at the event. All 600-plus online tickets sold out within weeks, though some day-of tickets will be released as capacity allows; children 12 and under are admitted free.
