Stocks surged Monday as Wall Street responded to easing trade tensions between the United States and China, along with a new federal initiative targeting high prescription drug costs. At the same time, fresh analysis pointed to potential gas price spikes on the West Coast, raising broader co…

Patterson Scouting America Troop 81 had their annual Arrow of Light/Webelos Day at Caswell Park in Ripon on April 12-13 for the incoming Scouts who will be "bridging over" from Patterson Cub Scout Pack 81 next month.

The Modesto Nuts opened a pivotal week of California League action with a 28-17 record and a .622 winning percentage, continuing to show strong form after taking four of six games from the Inland Empire 66ers. The Nuts entered Tuesday’s series against the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes having won s…