Eyelashes are in.  You knew that didn’t you?  You could tell because there isn’t a female appearing on TV that isn’t sporting mega-eyelashes.  I liked the look, maybe because it took me back to the days when slapping on a pair of false eyelashes was as natural as putting on mascara.  That was back in [...]

SACRAMENTO - A crackdown on unlicensed car dealers leads to 139 arrests across the state on Saturday.

The daylong sting targeted unlicensed car dealers who prey on disadvantaged buyers by pretending to be a private seller.

Undercover officers issued 139 citations on...more Saturday.

Unlicensed car dealers, called "Curbstoners" are known to purchase low-end vehicles from private parties and salvage auction yards and usually do little, if any, mechanical or safety reconditioning.

Curbstoners can face several thousand dollars in fines and fees for each confiscated vehicle.

"The Department of Motor Vehicles has zero tolerance for these unscrupulous, illegal dealers and hopefully this statewide enforcement action sends a strong message to these individuals. By towing and issuing citations, we hope to prevent them from putting dangerous vehicles onto California roads," said DMV Director George Valverde.

Curbstoners typically create

As we anticipate a hot summer, now is the time to think about ways to keep your house cool and cheerful. It can work to your advantage to think about how color affects the temperature of a room. Light colors will evoke a refreshing feel, whereas dark colors can exhibit warmth and...more weight.
One great inexpensive decorating style is to keep the main walls in your house white or off-white and decorate with bright “summery” colors or with two complementary or contrasting colors such as tangerine and teal, or violet and yellow. This technique is great for keeping a room light and simple, but also modern and personalized. One of the most uplifting color combinations is yellow and turquoise. These two colors together create a fun and “beachy” atmosphere.
A few different ways you can use accent colors in a room is to:......

TULARE COUNTY, CA - An Amber Alert has been cancelled for a 1 year old and his mother abducted from the town of Pixley in Tulare County at 8:30 Thursday morning.

Authorities say John Turner and his mother Ashley Turner were found safe.

The two were allegedly abducted by...more 29-year-old Justin Turner. The Tulare County Sheriff's Department did not indicate if Turner was also found.

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Zinio Mothers Day Contest. Enter the Zinio Mother’s Day Contest to win the grand prize of a $200 bouquet of flowers for your mom and a $25 digital magazine subscription for yourself! Everyone is a winner in this contest as all valid entrants receive a FREE lifetime subscription to VIVmag, the leading women’s online digital [...]

TURLOCK, CA - Turlock police identified a man found shot to death inside a Turlock home last Wednesday night as 24-year-old Simon White.

Officer Mayra Lewis said officers were dispatched to a call of shots fired at a residence on the 100 block of Vermont Avenue at 10:46 p.m. There...more they found White with at least one gunshot wound. Others in the home at the time of shooting were not injured.

Lewis said investigators working the case believe White was the victim of a drive-by shooting and suspect Gabriel Miranda, 23, is the gunman.

Why White was shot is being investigated, Lewis said.

Lewis said Miranda is considered armed and dangerous and shouldn't be approached. Anyone with information about Miranda was urged to contact Det. Tim Redd at (209) 668-5550, ext. 6625 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 and possibly be eligible for a cash reward. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous.

TURLOCK, CA - A Turlock man was found shot to death inside his home around 10:46 p.m. on Wednesday.

Lt. Ron Reid of the Turlock Police Dept. said officers and medical personnel responded to the home on the 100 block of Vermont after receiving a call of shots fired. Upon arrival,...more crews found a man in his 20s deceased with at least one gunshot wound.

An initial investigation revealed the shooting appeared to have originated from the street in front of the home, said Reid.

Other individuals were inside the home at the time of the shooting, but none were hit by gunfire.

Reid did not provide any information on possible suspects or motives for the shooting.

Anyone with information regarding this incident was encouraged to contact Detective Tim Redd at (209) 668-5550 extension 6625.

The Turlock Police Department is an active participant in the Crime Stoppers Program. Callers can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers

Oh, how I love Pinterest. It’s such a fun source for inspiration and new ideas. Someone pinned a cupcake bouquet and I knew right away that I had to create one myself. I couldn’t find any good guides on making them, so I put together a step by step photo tutorial for you so you can make one...more too. It’s really not that hard – pipe roses onto cupcakes (there’s an animated gif below to show you how), put them on some toothpicks into a styrofoam ball. Done!
I think a cupcake bouquet would be a lovely gift for Mother’s Day, which is coming up in two weeks. It would work for so many other occasions too – bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, as a get well gift, or just as a pick-me-up for a friend who needs a smile (and tasty treat). This is the first one I’ve made and I love how it turned out, except I want to experiment with the fake leaves – I used tissue paper but I’m wondering if I can use real leaves somehow. I will try that out next....

Last chance Redplum Coupons. That means these may disapear after this weekend. The good news is we’ll see a new round of coupons available Monday so get your printers warmed up now by printing these coupons now: SAVE $3.00 on ANY Centrum® or Centrum® Silver® Multivitamin (56ct or larger) SAVE $2.00 on ANY Centrum Specialist® [...]

TURLOCK, CA - The man with the Guinness World Record for living the longest with a bullet lodged in the head, died peacefully on Monday.

William Lawlis Pace was 103 years old and had lived 94 years and six months of his life with a bullet, broken into two pieces stuck in the back of...more his head.

The start of Pace's quirky record holding was on a remote North Texas farm, outside of Wheeler, in October of 1917. An 8-year-old Pace was accidentally shot by his older brother.

"As kids, playing cops and robbers with real guns, is how he accidentally got shot," Pace's son Bill Pace said.

Remarkably, little Lawlis Pace was not only alive, but didn't want to even see a doctor. The Pace Family still took the week-long trip to Dallas to see a specialist.

"The way he told the story was saying, 'Why do this? I'm not bleeding! Why worry?' So, he didn't' feel going to Dallas was important," said Pace, who never knew his father without that bullet.

The Design Confidential
Showcase: Boulangerie Table
Built From These Plans:  Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build an RH Inspired 1900s Boulangerie Table Estimated Cost: 
The cost for just the lumber on the table was $87
Lumber Used: 
We used Douglas fur 2x4 for the apron and...more the frame and used select pine for the strips in the middle of the table top. Cut the 2x4 on top of table at a 45 degree angle glued them and pocket screwed them together from the back side, then Hand planed chamfer edges around the table top.
Finishing Technique: 
 We finished the table with Minwax oil based jacobean and the center panels in ebonyand 4 coats of poly on the top of table and 3 coats on the legs
 

You know that old saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away?" Turns out it might be more true than you thought!

Apples are the perfect snack food. They are crunchy, sweet (but not too sweet) and delicious and also chock full of nutrition. Apples are low on the glycemic index which...more helps stabilize your blood sugar. They are also high in fiber which is not only good for your digestive system, but also helps you feel satisfied. As an extra bonus, apples don't need to be refrigerated and come in their own "wrapping" making them the epitome of a "grab and go" snack....

Many homeowners here in Central Valley have beautiful outdoor decks. Understandably, with the heat of summer months approaching, homeowners want to protect their decks. While the natural aging of wood products from UV rays and heat cannot be completely prevented, the aging process can be significantly slowed with proper care and attention to all exterior woodwork.

On May 10, 2012 from 6:00pm-9:00pm the Turlock Police Department will be Co-Hosting a Neighborhood Watch Academy with the Modesto Police Department. The Academy will take place at the Modesto Police Department located at 600 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354. The program is designed to provide...more Turlock & Modesto Neighborhood Watch Captains with information that can help them keep themselves and their Neighborhoods Safe. Topics such as Neighborhood Watch, Identify Theft, Gang Awareness, Personal Safety, Crime Stoppers and Crime Prevention & Awareness will be discussed.

Neighborhood Watch Captains wishing to attend should register early. There is limited space in the Neighborhood Watch Academy and registration is required. If you are interested in attending, or if you have not yet formed a group in your Neighborhood and you are interested in doing so, please email or call Turlock Police Department Crime Prevention Officer Backeroff for information.

(209) 656-3153,