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‘Day Without Immigrants’ Demonstration Held in Downtown Modesto

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8 months ago

February 3, 2025

MODESTO – Along with communities across the country, several people held a ‘Day Without Immigrants’ rally in downtown Modesto.

What began as a group of a few dozen people quickly grew into a few hundred that gathered at Tenth Street Place. The event began with an Aztec dance ceremony, and ended with a march through J Street and finally a gathering at five points.

Many chanted and held signs expressing their viewpoints and waving Mexico and United States flags.

The event encouraged people to close their businesses, not shop, not attend work, or school to show solidarity.

Cars passing the crowd honked in support, while people in downtown businesses came outside to see what was going on. Others on social media criticized the movement.

“If it’s that much better in your home country, why not move back there?” one person commented.

“I’ve said for years, if you’re passionate enough to fly the flag of a country in which you don’t reside, be passionate enough to move there,” another said.

According to the California Budget and Policy Center, more than half of California workers are immigrants, or children of immigrants. That number equals to about 6.1 million workers, making the state the home of the largest amount of immigrant workers.

Statistics compiled in 2023 show the California has more than double the national average of a foreign-born population, and the number of immigrants in the state has been on the rise. The increase is due to many factors, including asylum seekers, people entering through humanitarian programs, and illegal entry into the country.

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Turlock Police Officer Injured in Motorcycle Crash

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6 months ago

April 2, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

Photo: Turlock Police Department

TURLOCK – A Turlock Police Officer was injured when he was involved in a crash while trying to stop a speeding vehicle Tuesday.

The crash happened in the area of Palm Street and Hawkeye Avenue. The officer, whom authorities identified as Gavin Allison, had his lights and sirens on as he was trying to catch up to a speeding driver when he was involved in a collision with another motorist.

Officer Allison suffered moderate injuries that required stitches to his arm and leg, but is expected to make a full recovery. The other motorist involved in the crash was not injured. Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the crash.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Officer Rocha at (209) 668-5550 extension 6130.

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Traffic Collision Reported on Claus Road

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6 months ago

March 24, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – Emergency crews responded to a report of a vehicle collision on Claus Road Monday morning.

The crash was reported near the area of Claus Road and Cedar Creek Drive at about 8:00am. Early reports indicate a pickup truck and another vehicle collided before the pickup hit a tree.

Arriving personnel reported one motorist appeared to have a broken leg.

Expect momentary traffic delays in the area.

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Merced County Crash Claims Lives of Ceres Man, Child

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6 months ago

March 23, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

MERCED COUNTY – A 20 year old woman was arrested early Saturday morning on charges of DUI and vehicular manslaughter after a crash claimed the lives of two people.

The crash was reported at about 12:19am on Highway 165 near Turner Avenue. According to California Highway Patrol, 20 year old Melissa Rosales of Los Banos was driving a BMW SUV at high speeds south on Highway 165 when she crossed lanes at a curve. Her vehicle crashed into an oncoming Honda Accord driven by a 41 year old man from Ceres with a juvenile passenger. Both occupants of the Honda were killed in the crash.

Rosales suffered major injuries and was taken to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Officials say she was under the influence at the time of the crash and faces DUI and vehicular manslaughter charges.

All involved persons were wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.