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No tall tale
Tim Huber of Turlock holds up a white sturgeon he recently caught in Martinez with fellow fishing partners Mike Lopes and Bob Vierra, who netted the catch while Huber reeled it in. Huber, 52, has been fishing most of his life and said it took about 45 minutes to land the fish, which is 85 pounds and 65 inches long.
It’s never too late to learn how to ski
In January many look to the slopes for holiday and family fun. The latest ski report from Dodge Ridge includes 10 inches of new snowfall over the last two days. Bear Valley opened on Dec. 26 with limited terrain available, and First Tracks will open today.
A good coach is hard to find
One day, Dave Morgan was watching his Denair High boys basketball players hold a free-throw contest. Even in this supposedly fun activity, he became frustrated that they weren't sinking enough shots - so much so that he barked to his players, "Gimme that thing!"
Denair coaching legend dies at 89
Dave Morgan, one of the most successful boys basketball coaches in state history who guided Denair High to a section title in 1990, died on Monday. He was 89.
Mendonca returns to Modesto for playoffs
Turlock High graduate Tom Mendonca will be close to home once again, as his Bakersfield Blaze will open the North Division playoffs against the Modesto Nuts at John Thurman Field starting today at 7:05 p.m. in the best-of-three series.
Brandstater starts and stuns in preseason finale
Everyone expected Tom Brandstater's first NFL start on Thursday night to be exciting, but the Turlock High graduate made people's jaws drop.
Brandstater could benefit from ugly situation
The Denver Broncos quarterback situation is a mess, which is a good thing for Tom Brandstater. The sixth-round pick out of Fresno State was only supposed to be this season's third-string quarterback, an NFL rookie who would carry a clipboard and headset while learning the playbook on the sidelines. But a series of unexpected events has created a dream situation for the Turlock High graduate. He hopes to start on opening day. Of course, a ...
Turlock’s Mendonca receives a nice welcome in Modesto
MODESTO - Tom Mendonca was not in a rush to go anywhere. And, he thought, it can't get any better than this. Mendonca was living his dream Thursday night, playing in a professional baseball game. What made it special was that he was doing it in front of some very familiar faces at John Thurman Field, as he suited up for the first time for the Bakersfield Blaze of the California League in a contest ...
Turlock’s Kramer finishes overseas trip with a gold medal
It's back to football for Kevin Kramer. But the Turlock High junior enters the upcoming season with heavy jewelry after he was a major contributor in the Under-16 U.S. National Baseball Team's gold medal run. The Americans beat Cuba 7-6 in the title game of the World Youth Baseball Championships at Intercontinental Stadium in Taichung, Taiwan, on Sunday night. The U.S. has now won four straight international gold medals, owning a 31-0 record during that ...
Brandstater roughed up in first NFL game
On Saturday night, Denver Broncos rookie quarterback and former Turlock High standout Tom Brandstater wasn't restricted to the sidelines for three hours, as he was a week earlier. He finally got his chance to play in an NFL game, this one against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field in preseason action.
Franchitti gets his first taste of Sonoma victory
Scotsman Dario Franchitti (#10 Target Ganassi Racing) used his starting position on the pole to maximum advantage by leading wire-to-wire for the victory in Sunday's IndyCar Series Grand Prix of Sonoma on the tough 12-turn, 2.303-mile road course at Infineon Raceway.
Turlock’s Kramer sets American record in big rally
Things were looking bleak for the 16-under U.S. National players, who found themselves in a rather deep hole against the Chinese Taipei baseball team.
Brandstater didn’t get to play but he understands the process
SAN FRANCISCO - There is no way to know for sure what Tom Brandstater would have done with the football Friday night.
Motorsports Results from the Stanislaus County Fair
Quad Drag Results from Aug. 5 Quad Beg. 310+ Race A: 1st, Randy Avery, Modesto; 2nd, Brian Taylor, Modesto; 3rd, Jose Navarro, Turlock. Quad Beg. 310+ Race B: 1st, Roberto Muniz, Winton; 2nd, Jeremy England, Oakdale; 3rd, Rafael Muniz, Winton. Quad Beg. 310+ Race C: 1st, Ethan Baker, Turlock; 2nd, Spencer Rose, Waterford; 3rd, Paul Hester, Ceres. Quad Beg. 310+ Race D: 1st, Mark Anthony Tovar, Livingston; 2nd, Jose Mendoza, Turlock; 3rd, Ryan White, Hilmar. ...
Fair Motocross Action
Stanislaus County Fair Motocross Results From Aug. 8 +40 Int/Exp Rider: 1st, Dr. Taylor Marcell of Turlock; 2nd, Loren J. Giroux of Turlock. 4-Stroke Amateur Rider: 1st Brian Caetano of Turlock; 2nd, Chris Arroyo of Modesto; 3rd, Ryan Jackson of Turlock. 65cc Novice Rider: 1st, Zach Darnley of Fresno; 2nd, Gage Herrin of Hickman; 3rd, Isaac Franco of Turlock. 65cc Beginner Rider: 1st, Cyrus Fonseca of Gustine; 2nd Devin-Sticks Petitt of ...
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Appetite for Destruction
The night started just as it had in years past. Modified and reinforced cars entered Food Maxx Arena one by one, taking a ceremonial parade lap as the crowd cheered. Behind them followed six tow trucks, stalking the cars as a vulture would their soon-to-be prey - a sign of the destruction to come. "I've been watching the derby for about five years," Shannon Nixon said. "I love the excitement of the cars ...
Delhi Boxing Club fighters win debuts
Mariela Banuelos and Marco Valladares stepped into Fresno's Aleman Gym on Saturday racked with nerves as they prepared for the first boxing match of their amateur careers. The two fighters tapped into more than three years of training to defeat their respective opponents via decision, becoming the latest fighters from Delhi Boxing Club to win in their amateur debuts. "I couldn't believe it," Valladares said. "It took a while for it to hit ...
Fewer drives sign up for county fair destruction derby
When Stanislaus County Fair Destruction Derby Promoter Buster Lucas switched the dates of the fan-favorite competition from Monday and Tuesday to Friday and Saturday, he believed the field size would increase.
Local father-daughter tandem to miss derby for religious reasons
The Ceres father-daughter tandem of Greg and Kinsey Mathews have chosen to forego the 37th Stanislaus County Fair Destruction Derby for religious reasons.
Local athlete offers boot camp
Anthony Harding's interest in physical fitness was born many years ago when he was just a kid on the football field. It grew as he attended Pitman High, where he became a two-sport varsity standout, flourished at Fresno State University, where Harding majored in Kinesiology and served as the Bulldog's running back, and finally took a hold of him during his preparation for the NFL combines after graduation. After four years in the ...
Former Bulldogs become hall of famers
Turlockers Paul Larson and Dave Maggard were recently inducted into the California Interscholastic Federation's Sac-Joaquin Section 2012 Hall of Fame class for their athletic accomplishments at Turlock High and beyond. Both were three-sport standouts, representing the Bulldogs on the football field, basketball court and track. While at Turlock, Larson earned a 1947 SJS section championship in the 880-yard dash and was named the Cal Hi Sports state football player of the year in ...
Bullfights celebrate Portuguese tradition
The Turlock Pentecost Association wrapped up its 100th anniversary celebration with a Galla Traditional Portuguese Bullfight at the Stevinson Pentecost Bull Fighting Arena on Monday. Those in attendance were treated with a taste of 18th century Portuguese culture as Cavaleiros (horseman), Matadores and Forcados (suicide squad) battled six bulls in the center of the ring, risking injury for the sake of entertainment, pride and tradition. Although many individuals in today's society hold negative ...
Local martial artists plan trip to visit Grandmaster in North Carolina
Tony Merafuentes is known as Master by his Tae Kwon Do students, a title that reflects his knowledge and status as a Tae Kwon Do practitioner. As a Master, Merafuentes holds a high degree of credibility in regards to his instruction and critiques of others but even he is outranked by another; Grand Master San Ho Lee.
Athleticism and attitude: A derby girl’s credo
On Saturday I drove to the S.O.S Club in Modesto to watch the SINtral Valley Derby Girls host the Shasta Mountain Mighty Rollers, where I experienced the cult sensation known as roller derby for the first time. As I walked onto the basketball court - which had been fashioned into a makeshift track - I couldn't help but notice the crowd's enthusiasm as the girls strapped on their helmets and prepared to jam. <p ...
Local driver in running for rookie award
Turlock's Chris Falkenberg is relatively new to the sport of dirt track racing but he hasn't let that stop him from winning - or having fun. Falkenberg, who races in Chowchilla, Merced and Watsonville, recently won three straight races and currently sits in first place at both the Merced and Chowchilla tracks, which is not an easy feat for a rookie. "Usually, the rookies are running in the back learning but I've raced ...
Edward Mackey’s MMA mission
Everybody has a dream. For young boys those dreams often involve some sort of athletic achievement and recognition. As boys turn into men their dreams often fade and are replaced my new, more realistic ones, geared towards the perceived 'real world' and its required responsibilities. But some never abandon their dreams. Instead, they push forward in the face of adversity, determined to make it. Livingston's Edward Mackey, 25, still carries his dream ...
Junior Merafuentes, CBBL give back to martial arts community with free tournaments
Martial arts has experienced an uptick in enthusiasm in the last few years as kids, teenagers and adults flock to the various disciplines to learn self defense and respect while satisfying their competitive tendencies. Enthusiasm alone often isn't enough for some, however, as the cost to train, equip oneself, and compete has kept some potential martial artists away from the sports. That's where Junior Merafuentes, leader of Modesto's Merafuentes Korean Karate, has stepped ...
Local anglers win big at Lake McClure event
Anglers Choice WRL held its fourth event of the season at Lake McClure on Sunday, and local teams reeled in the big fish - and bucks.
Former Warriors honored 30 years after historic season
Thirty years ago the California State University, Stanislaus men's basketball team made a memorable run, reaching the 1982 Division III Final Four Tournament for the first and only time in the school's history. On Saturday the former Warriors returned to Kirkpatrick Arena to be honored for their achievement during Stanislaus' game against Cal Poly Pomona. Doug Cornfoot and Dave Walls may be the most recognizable of the reunited bunch, Cornfoot as the head ...
No snowfall, no problem
The weather has been slightly unpredictable as of late, alternating from cold and foggy conditions to warm and sunny days. For most of us in the Valley these weather variations are nothing more than a slight inconvenience but for skiers and snowboarders it means a delay to their favorite season. At this time last year a huge snowfall ignited the season, sending hordes of skiing and snowboarding aficionados to mountains all over California. ...
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