The city of #Modesto spent over $1 million through a settlement tied to murder trial of Frank Carson — a defense attorney who said he was framed for murder over personal beef with the DA. www.modbee.com/news/local/a...

Modesto shells out nearly half-million dollar settlement tied to Frank Carson murder case

The lawsuit cost the city over $1 million, including legal expenses. The high-profile defense attorney and 7 others were acquitted in criminal case.

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A #Modesto youth soccer league director was fired for mismanaging funds. His reaction? To overthrow the board that fired him and reinstate himself. www.modbee.com/news/local/a...

Modesto soccer board director fired for mismanaging funds. Accusations fly from both sides

In retaliation for his removal, the former director organized a meeting intending to vote out all sitting members of MYSA’s board of directors.

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Charges related to homelessness in #Modesto have spiked in the past two years, well before the controversial Supreme Court decision. Advocates say this isn't the way to fix the issue. www.modbee.com/news/politic...

Homelessness charges spiked in Modesto before court ruling. What’s behind the increase?

Officials from city hall and people living on the streets weigh in.

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Supporters of a Modesto cannabis DEI program say there is "no logical reason" why the city voted against applying for more state funding, other than racial bias: www.modbee.com/news/politic...

For the first time in nearly a decade, a Stanislaus County jury recommended the death sentence. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social put a moratorium on the death sentence in 2019. www.modbee.com/news/local/c...