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🌱 Police make arrest in Neece boat ramp homicide investigation
Cheers Modesto! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Police make arrest in Neece boat ramp homicide investigation
- What did Modesto’s mayor promise in her State of the City?
- Tunnel collapse near Knights Ferry kills worker; Modesto Fire responds
Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 45 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 51.
- Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Arrest made in Modesto homicide near Neece boat ramp (fresnobee.com) — Modesto police have arrested a local man on a murder charge in connection with a killing near the Neece boat ramp on April 9. Investigators say 37-year-old Modesto resident Juan Carreon was found with multiple injuries and died at the scene, and they’re still seeking tips as they work to clarify what led to the attack. 
2. Modesto mayor delivers State of the City address, celebrates crime reduction and entertainment investment (fox40.com) — Modesto’s mayor used her State of the City speech to highlight sharp drops in homicides, burglaries, and auto thefts, plus new traffic-safety upgrades around town. She also detailed major investments in parks, entertainment, Pioneer League Baseball, and trailways, while stressing that homelessness and affordable housing remain top priorities with hundreds of new units planned in and around downtown Modesto.
3. Mother of 2 killed in tunnel collapse at California construction site (wcvb.com) — A deadly tunnel collapse near Knights Ferry drew a major response from Modesto Fire and Stanislaus Consolidated Fire, after a geologist working on the Canyon Tunnel Project was killed and another worker injured. The $84 million water tunnel, meant to protect regional supplies from landslides, is now shut down while Cal/OSHA investigates. Local irrigation districts have offered condolences to the victim’s Modesto-area colleagues and family.
4. Lopez's legacy at Duarte Nursery leads farmworker honors (oakdaleleader.com) — Modesto hosted the April 7 Farm Worker Appreciation Awards at the Modesto Rotary luncheon, honoring standout employees from farms and nurseries across Stanislaus and nearby counties. From Duarte Nursery’s longtime leader Paty Lopez to dedicated ranch hands and mechanics, the story highlights how their quiet leadership, skills, and community service keep local agriculture running strong.
5. Man shot by ICE moved to jails hundreds of miles apart over 3 days (stocktonia.org) — A Central Valley man shot by federal agents was first treated at a Modesto hospital, then moved rapidly among several county jails, including Stanislaus County’s facility in Modesto, making it hard for his Patterson family to locate him. His attorney questions why he’s being transferred so far from Sacramento court while still recovering from multiple gunshot wounds. He’s due back in federal court Monday.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness
Macy's, 500 Vintage Faire Mall, Modesto
11:00 am -
Forejour (A Premier FOREigner and JOURney Tribute Band) Returns to Tracy!
Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 N Central Ave, Tracy
8:00 pm
Wednesday April 29
Saturday May 2
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Other local events
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For the Record
The Queen Bean Coffee & Social House , 1126 14th St , Modesto
4:00 pm -
Banda los Costeños
Venue 833 , 833 10th St , Modesto
6:00 pm -
Boomers Modesto Family Fest
Boomers Modesto , 4215 Bangs Ave , Modesto
10:00 am -
MJC Campus Tours
MJC West and East Campuses
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Wednesday April 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Modesto Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Council
Modesto Chamber of Commerce , 1114 J St , Modesto
11:30 am -
JV Softball vs. F/S Livingston
Central Valley High School , 2113 Rose Ave , Ceres
4:00 pm -
VAR Softball vs. Grace Davis
Central Valley High school , 4033 Central Ave , Ceres
4:00 pm -
Softball @ Livingston
Ceres High School Ceres, CA 95307
4:00 pm -
Boys & Girls Swim @ CV
Ceres High School Ceres, CA 95307
4:00 pm -
Swimming vs. Ceres
Central Valley High school , 4033 Central Ave , Ceres
4:00 pm -
BIG BEATS SENSORY JAM: An All-Inclusive Dance Party!
The Queen Bean Coffee & Social House , 1126 14th St , Modesto
5:00 pm -
JV/VAR Boys Volleyball @ Pacheco
Pacheco High School , 200 Ward Rd , Los Banos
5:00 pm
Friday April 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My girlfriend took me out to dinner tonight, and it turned into one of those moments you don’t forget.
After we finished eating, we stopped at the parking kiosk to validate our ticket before heading home. In that quick, distracted moment we all know… (Nextdoor Gibson Gardens) - My frenchie got out of our back yard last night.
We live by carpenter and paradise area. Please if you have seen her let me know or if you have her you can message me. Thank you. (Nextdoor Vernon/Normandy/Chicago)
- Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Pharmacy Cashier in Modesto. Apply here.
- Boise Cascade posted a job opening for Material Handler in Modesto. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Modesto here.
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