Deke Farrow

2 weeks ago | modbee.com | Deke Farrow

A busy Saturday for Modesto firefighters included two child-related emergency responses that could have ended much worse. The first involved two preteens unaccounted for at the scene of an apartment fire. Crews were dispatched to a structure fire call on the 1400 block of Floyd Avenue at about 9:50 a.m.. Heavy smoke and fire were coming from one unit, and there were initial reports that two children still may have been inside.

1 month ago | idahostatesman.com | Deke Farrow

Central District Health conducts annual inspections of food service establishments in Ada County. The regular inspections include restaurants, taverns, grocery stores, meat markets and bakeries. The inspections ensure that policies and practices of proper hygiene and food handling are being followed to prevent food borne illness. For details, go to cdh.idaho.gov/eh-food-inspections.php. Boise Boba, 212 N. 9th St., Boise — 24*Carl’s Jr. #1580, 3004 E. State St., Eagle — 10*Cupbop Mobile, 1520 W.

1 month ago | modbee.com | Deke Farrow

Modesto Bee journalists won nine2024 California Journalism Awards, including four first-place honors, the California News Publishers Association announced. The Modesto Bee competes in awards Division 3, which includes publications like the Ventura County Star, The Tribune (in San Luis Obispo), The Bakersfield Californian, the Stockton Record and others.

1 month ago | modbee.com | Deke Farrow

Students across Stanislaus County are counting the days until summer break begins. And while many parents will take vacation days, they’ll get no break from their most important, full-time job: keeping their kids safe and healthy. To help parents with that, The Modesto Bee will present “Summerproofing Your Kids,” an online panel discussion with three community members who are very familiar with health and safety issues. They are: Modesto Fire Department Capt.

1 month ago | modbee.com | Deke Farrow

The Modesto Police Department is investigating the deaths of a couple in in Hughson, one of whom was an employee of the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office. According to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office, Stanislaus Regional 911 received a call from a juvenile stating that his or her parents were dead. Deputies responded immediately to the 1700 block of Fontana Ranch Road. Two children were safely removed from the home, the release says.