Classified military documents published on the Internet this week contain new details about the deaths of two soldiers and a Marine from the Northern San Joaquin Valley and foothills who were killed in Afghanistan. »
Calif. adds more appliances to rebate program
California is expanding a rebate program for shoppers purchasing energy efficient appliances. »
Brown proposes more spending in higher education
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown wants the state to undertake a major overhaul of higher education and shift money from prisons to colleges and universities. »
12 children put in protective custody after big pot bust in Groveland
Two men and five women were arrested and 12 children placed in protective custody after authorities found a marijuana grow of more than 2,100 mature plants in Groveland, the... »
Reward offered in woman’s death, home burning
A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man seen running from a burning home in the San Fernando Valley where a woman... »
Grass fire burns an acre in Modesto’s Legion Park
Firefighters put out a blaze Wednesday morning in Legion Park near Modestos Airport district that burned up an acre of grass and brush. The fire began around 4:15 a.m.... »