Morning
Modesto
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Good morning, Modesto. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Stanislaus SWAT Association and Hutsell-Madrigal launched a GoFundMe page to support children after deputies evacuated them from a Hughson home on Sunday morning when a murder-suicide left Dinella Hutsell, 37, and Daniel Hutsell, 40, dead—one of whom was a sheriff’s employee, with authorities cautioning against fraudulent accounts. FOX40
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ceres farmers expressed concern last night over unpermitted industrial operations in agricultural zones after trucking operations dumped asphalt on private land—forcing almond farmer Christine Gemperle to build a fence for protection. Stanislaus County Supervisor Vito Chiesa said officials are reviewing county code measures—aiming to increase fines within legal limits to deter further environmental hazards. CBS News Sacramento
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Ceres Police Department warned that Ceres experienced a rise in fentanyl-related deaths with 6 of the county's 44 fatalities and a 35% jump in opioid emergency calls last month. Local health officials and community advocates promoted prevention measures and free Narcan programs + realistic drug education at schools to help combat the crisis. FOX40
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
~ Edgar Degas
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