KNIGHTS FERRY - A fund raiser via GoFundMe was established for Matilda Ortiz, the child lost in the Stanislaus River Sunday afternoon. The 5 year old child was recovered after a nearly four day search by volunteer divers Wednesday afternoon who were experienced with swift water rescue. Her body was located not far from the Knights Ferry Campground. ADVERTISEMENT - ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   Matilda was visiting the park with family. Relatives of the child indicated she wanted to dip her toes in the water. Shortly after, the child fell in. One relative had a hold of the child,…

STOCKTON - Firefighters battled a blaze that burned a residential building twice Friday afternoon, displacing several occupants. Shortly before 6pm, firefighters responded to the home near the intersection of Channel and Aurora for a report of a fire. Arriving crews were met with heavy fire from the rear of the home on the second floor and attic. ADVERTISEMENT - ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   Fire crews battled the blaze and upgraded to a second alarm to bring more resources to the scene. In total, 13 occupants and at least one pet were displaced from their units. Fire officials noted that…

MODESTO - Police investigated a shooting early Friday afternoon at a strip mall. At about noon, police responded to a report of a person shot on the 3100 block of McHenry Avenue. ADVERTISEMENT - ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); One person was transported to the hospital, their condition was unknown. Authorities taped off the parking lot to investigate the events leading up to the shooting. ADVERTISEMENT - ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

MODESTO - Authorities closed Highway 99 early Thursday morning after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. ADVERTISEMENT - ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   At about 12:49am, officers with the California Highway Patrol responded to a report of a pedestrian struck on the highway near Pelandale Avenue. Early reports indicate the involved motorist called 911. Two lanes of the highway were closed while officers investigated the crash. Traffic was diverted off to Standiford Avenue. ADVERTISEMENT - ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});    

TUOLUMNE COUNTY - Authorities closed off several area roadways in the sierra communities in anticipation of severe weather and flash floods Wednesday afternoon. A weather advisory indicating flash floods was issued until 5:15pm Wednesday. Authorities with the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office closed several roads that were expected to flood, warning motorists not to travel through them. “It takes just inches of water to move a car,” the warning indicated. ADVERTISEMENT - ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   Officials listed several road closures due to flooding. These included Lyons Bald Mountain Road, Campbells Flat Road, Bell Mooney Road, Sims Road, and Rawhide…

CULVER CITY - Jeopardy! television game show host Alex Trebek revealed his diagnosis of Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. In a YouTube video published Wednesday, Trebek shared with fans he wanted to deliver the news to fans of the show directly to prevent inaccuracy and speculation regarding his health. ADVERTISEMENT - ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   “Just like 50,000 other people in the United States each year, this week I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer,” he said. Trebek plans to fight the illness through support of family, friends and prayer. “Truth told, I have to! Because under the terms…

STANISLAUS COUNTY - The driver of a truck escaped serious injury after the vehicle overturned early Wednesday morning. The crash happened shortly before 5:30am on Highway 132 near River Road. Officers with the California Highway Patrol responded to a report of a truck overturned on the shoulder of the road. ADVERTISEMENT - ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   Early reports indicated the driver of the vehicle was able to exit the vehicle and was not injured. Cal Trans crews closed the roadway and diverted traffic onto River Road while tow trucks worked to clear the crash. By 9:00am only one lane…

GROVELAND - Authorities with the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office investigated a fatal shooting Tuesday morning. Deputies responded to a report of a woman suffering from a gun shot wound shortly after 8:00am. Arriving deputies located the victim deceased. ADVERTISEMENT - ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Authorities provided no further information on the case but are investigating the incident as a suspicious death. Smith Station Road was closed at Highway 120 to Sutton Road. Authorities are asking for anyone with information regarding this case to contact the Sheriff Communication Center at (209) 533-5815. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ADVERTISEMENT - ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW  …