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CBS News
30 minutes ago
- Automotive
- CBS News
4 people hospitalized after car slams into tree in Modesto
MODESTO — Four people were hospitalized after a car collided with a tree in Modesto, authorities said Monday night. Modesto Police Department It happened shortly before 7:15 p.m. in the area of College Avenue and Durant Street. Modesto police said the driver appeared to be speeding and lost control of the vehicle, which led to the crash. All four people, who were inside the vehicle, had stabilized in the hospital at last check, but at least one person had been in critical condition, police said. No other vehicles were involved.
CBS News
5 hours ago
- General
- CBS News
Modesto playground for disabled children still pending 3 years later
Modesto playground for children with disablilities remains under construction three years later Modesto playground for children with disablilities remains under construction three years later Modesto playground for children with disablilities remains under construction three years later MODESTO — A long-awaited inclusive playground in Modesto remains incomplete more than three years after its groundbreaking, despite millions of dollars already invested. Known as The Awesome Spot, the playground at Beyer Community Park was designed to accommodate children of all abilities, including those with disabilities. Planning began nearly a decade ago, with a groundbreaking held in 2021. Project designer Chad Kennedy said the playground was initially estimated to cost around $2.5 million when first proposed in 2016. Since then, the project has already surpassed $3.5 million in spending, with $1.5 million contributed by the City of Modesto. "We build it with what money we have," Kennedy said. "And then we keep the wheels rolling and try to find more money to keep it going." The city has signed an agreement to take over maintenance once the playground is completed. But Kennedy says an additional $3.5 to $5 million is still needed to finish construction. Residents living near the site say they've watched years of sporadic work with little communication. "I'm all for helping kids with disabilities," said neighbor Kenneth Morris. "But the planning seemed to be a little lacking." The Awesome Spot team is currently transitioning to a new nonprofit partner in hopes of bringing in more national support. Donations can be made at the project's official website.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Man stalks Northern California woman at work before assault in her home, deputies say
( — A man is being accused of stalking a woman in Northern California before he broke into her home and assaulted her. Around 12:20 a.m. on May 21, the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call for a report of an intruder inside a Ceres residence. When deputies arrived at the scene, they identified the suspect as Cristian Alejandro Solorio Anguiano, 27, of Modesto. Anguiano allegedly entered a woman's home while she was asleep. He is accused of assaulting the woman by biting and licking her toes and then attempting to get into her bed. The victim reportedly pushed the suspect off and called law enforcement. Anguiano fled the scene prior to deputies' arrival, according to SCSO. Deputies said an investigation revealed that Anguiano allegedly stalked the victim at her place of work as early as February 2025. Despite multiple confrontations by store employees, his behavior escalated. Northern lights may be visible in Northern California amid severe geomagnetic storm Anguiano followed the victim home after her shifts and began sleeping in his vehicle outside her residence, including in the alleyway behind her home, according to SCSO. Over the week leading up to the incident, Anguiano was observed watching family members depart the residence and checking doors to gain access. Through victim statements and video surveillance evidence, deputies said they identified Anguiano as the suspect. On May 22, investigators located Anguiano in the vicinity of the victim's residence and arrested him for alleged burglary, stalking, sexual battery, and assault with intent to commit a felony. Anguiano was booked into the Stanislaus County Jail with a $325,000 bail. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
a day ago
- 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
2 days ago
- 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.
