1,200-year-old Communion bread with Jesus figure design unearthed in Turkey Photos show the ancient loaves and their various religious designs.

Photos show the ancient loaves and their various religious designs.

Modesto police videos show theft arrests, including of man also wanted in homicide MPD posted videos of two high-profile arrests made in late September on Facebook.

MPD posted videos of two high-profile arrests made in late September on Facebook.

Should Trump have won the Nobel prize? New poll reveals consensus among Americans “The Nobel Committee proved they place politics over peace,” a White House official said in response to Trump being passed over for the prize.

“The Nobel Committee proved they place politics over peace,” a White House official said in response to Trump being passed over for the prize.

Fishing in the Central Valley: Striperz Gone Wild celebrates five years Striperz Gone Wild is dedicated to community service, creating fishing opportunities and tournaments for San Joaquin Valley communities.

Striperz Gone Wild is dedicated to community service, creating fishing opportunities and tournaments for San Joaquin Valley communities.

Armed man threatened mom with kids, CA officials say. ‘Don’t make me shoot you’ The man, who’s been convicted, approached the mom in a mask when she pulled into her home’s garage, officials said.

The man, who’s been convicted, approached the mom in a mask when she pulled into her home’s garage, officials said.

ACLU, FAC say they’ll sue if Modesto doesn’t meet deadlines on mask ordinance The ACLU and First Amendment Coalition want the topic on a City Council agenda for discussion.

The ACLU and First Amendment Coalition want the topic on a City Council agenda for discussion.

Beloved missing cat is reunited with Lowe’s workers & 4 other shelter stories Check out the latest shelter animal stories from across the United States.

Check out the latest shelter animal stories from across the United States.

Band director resigns after refusing to hang Ten Commandments in Texas classroom The educator of 42 years said the mandate is a line he refuses to cross. “Politics and religion have no place in the public schools,” he said.

The educator of 42 years said the mandate is a line he refuses to cross. “Politics and religion have no place in the public schools,” he said.

Creatures with ‘visible’ organs, a ‘knife-like’ body and three other new species Take a look at recently discovered animals.

Take a look at recently discovered animals.

See which Stanislaus District football player fans voted the best of Week 7 The two-way athlete rushed for 423 yards and 7 touchdowns on 30 carries and had 7 tackles, 2 tackles for loss and 1 sack in a league win.

The two-way athlete rushed for 423 yards and 7 touchdowns on 30 carries and had 7 tackles, 2 tackles for loss and 1 sack in a league win.

New California law attempts to give renters more choice over internet plans A trade group representing broadband companies had tried to kill the bill.

A trade group representing broadband companies had tried to kill the bill.

Missing man’s bike found near blood stains, CA cops say. Months later, 3 arrests Friends and family found the man’s bike abandoned near a creek trail, police say.

Friends and family found the man’s bike abandoned near a creek trail, police say.

Can you better crime-proof your home? Tips on keeping property safe this season Locked doors and good lighting are some of the ways to best defend your house

Locked doors and good lighting are some of the ways to best defend your house

Downtown Modesto restaurant was storing chemicals near food items, inspectors say Health inspections were conducted the week of Sept. 22-28.

Health inspections were conducted the week of Sept. 22-28.

First-of-their-kind trail cam photos, ‘apex predators’ and 3 more wildlife stories Take a look at animal encounters and videos from around the world.

Take a look at animal encounters and videos from around the world.

Stranger offers teen a ride to school, then sexually assaults her, CA cops say The girl was waiting at a bus stop when the man approached, police say.

The girl was waiting at a bus stop when the man approached, police say.

Kevin Kiley opposes Speaker Mike Johnson, says House should be in DC “The Speaker shouldn’t even think about cancelling session for a third straight week,” Kiley said.

“The Speaker shouldn’t even think about cancelling session for a third straight week,” Kiley said.

Thunderstorms headed to Modesto area as cyclone nears. See when rain could start Showers will spread across California — including Stanislaus County — as Tropical Cyclone Priscilla moves north.

Showers will spread across California — including Stanislaus County — as Tropical Cyclone Priscilla moves north.

How to help build ‘Awesome’ Modesto playground for kids with disabilities, others Fundraising goes on for the elaborate project at Beyer Community Park amid inflation in building costs.

Fundraising goes on for the elaborate project at Beyer Community Park amid inflation in building costs.

Gambler bets 88 cents on slot machine, hits jackpot at Florida casino. ‘Unreal’ The player had more than $211 left in the machine.

The player had more than $211 left in the machine.

Lottery player uses special number and wins big in MD — then a butterfly appears She won a big prize on a $5 scratch-off.

She won a big prize on a $5 scratch-off.

Gov. Newsom wants to get more people into California’s CARE Court CARE Court is intended to get the state’s most mentally ill people into help and housing but has fallen short of enrollment expectations.

CARE Court is intended to get the state’s most mentally ill people into help and housing but has fallen short of enrollment expectations.

Stanislaus Crime Stoppers asks for help to ID masked arson suspect after house fire The suspected arsonist hurls a heavy object to smash the window and then pours the contents of the bucket into the home.

The suspected arsonist hurls a heavy object to smash the window and then pours the contents of the bucket into the home.

California farm debuts massive ‘Sesame Street’-themed corn maze. Take a look Here’s how the 4.5-acre labyrinth was created, and what it’s like to get lost inside.

Here’s how the 4.5-acre labyrinth was created, and what it’s like to get lost inside.

Gavin Newsom signs California housing bill. Why is it so controversial? The measure narrowly passed the Legislature with support from both Republicans and Democrats.

The measure narrowly passed the Legislature with support from both Republicans and Democrats.

Dog escapes to safety after owner’s death. Now, she needs ‘love and attention’ The North Carolina dog’s “ability to escape literally saved her life.”

The North Carolina dog’s “ability to escape literally saved her life.”

Trump had a second physical exam in 6 months. Is that unusual? Experts weigh in The Republican president described it as “a sort of semi-annual physical.”

The Republican president described it as “a sort of semi-annual physical.”

Australia liquor store gets surprise guest as iconic animal walks in. See moment “Did he bring his ID with him?”

“Did he bring his ID with him?”

Kings at Blazers: How to watch, injury reports, 3 things to look for TV, radio, odds, injury reports and what to watch in Friday’s preseason game between the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers.

TV, radio, odds, injury reports and what to watch in Friday’s preseason game between the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers.

How a dubious federal shutdown gives Dems a brief voice in Washington | Opinion California Congressman Ro Khanna objects to a minority party shutting down the government, but the fight is one that favors Democrats.

California Congressman Ro Khanna objects to a minority party shutting down the government, but the fight is one that favors Democrats.