The West Side Index and Gustine Press-Standard - Westside Connect
An accident on Highway 33 claimed the life of a Newman toddler and erupted into gunfire, forcing the driver to flee, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The planning didn’t matter… - Westside Connect
Dr. Sunita Saini started planning in October for her family’s New Year’s Eve adventure. It has become a tradition for the Turlock family to travel somewhere fun to ring in the new year.
Warrior boys tame Panthers - Westside Connect
LOS BANOS, Calif – In its only game last week, the Orestimba High boys’ basketball team picked up its first win of the season. Making the short trek into Merced County to play Pacheco High’s squad, the Warriors returned to Newman with a 50-39 over Los Banos’ second public high school on …
Warrior girls lose Classic opener - Westside Connect
Other schools in the 8-team classic are Merced, Mountain House, Hughson and host Pitman. All four are in the opposite bracket. Orestimba played at the Todd Messersmith Classic Invitational at Liberty Ranch High of Galt that ran from Dec. 11-14.
Honoring Heroes - Westside Connect
Wreaths Across America ceremonies were held at Hills Ferry Cemetery in Newman on Dec. 14 in the afternoon and the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella in the morning
Newman community honors fallen officer on sixth anniversary of …
Jan 2, 2025 · The Newman community gathered Thursday night to honor the memory of Cpl. Ronil Singh, who was tragically killed in the line of duty six years ago on Dec. 26, 2018. The memorial, held at the site where Singh was fatally shot, brought together family, friends, colleagues, and community members to remember the …
County commission seeking nominations for 2025 Outstanding …
Jan 2, 2025 · For the Outstanding Young Woman category, nominees should be a graduating high school senior or current post-secondary student, living or going to school in Stanislaus County, age 24 or younger who has demonstrated exemplary service to the community, particularly in an area that promotes issues concerning women or girls.
Orestimba girls prepare for TVL action - Westside Connect
Jan 9, 2025 · NEWMAN, Calif – Now the second season for the Orestimba High girls basketball team begins on Friday. Orestimba (8-6), after playing its preseason games and an invitational for almost two months, begin Trans-Valley League action on Friday when it plays at Sonora (4-7).
DUI checkpoint held in Newman - Westside Connect
Jan 8, 2025 · The Newman Police Department held a DUI and drivers’ license checkpoint in town from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Jan. 4. and Jan. 5. Through the checkpoint, the police department screened 162 vehicles and administered five filed sobriety tests.
Get up to speed fast on these new California laws taking effect in …
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a similar bill in 2022, but it was limited to San Francisco. In September, the city experimented with an entertainment zone for Oktoberfest and reported at least 10 times more foot traffic than the 2023 celebration.