Good morning, Modesto.

Lana Casey, a 63-year-old from Hughson, pleaded guilty to 12 felony counts of grand theft, money laundering, and tax evasion — she will be sentenced on June 13 and serve a 10-year and four-month prison term while facing additional charges for embezzlement.

Authorities warned on May 21 that the snowpack in California and western states melted fast because of high temperatures and little rain in April and May, which increases the risk of early wildfires and drought.

The National Integrated Drought Information System reported that many basins now have an unusually low snowpack despite heavy snowfall in winter.

Modesto police hosted a free steering wheel lock giveaway on Wednesday—from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Los Amigos Tire Pros on 1700 Crowslanding Road—all residents with proof of Modesto residency could get one lock per household as officers also shared neighborhood watch tips.