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š± How a Newman traffic stop cracked a Patterson catalytic theft case
Newman, California Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Newman! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a Newman traffic stop cracked a Patterson catalytic theft case
- Why Von Rennerās longāawaited classroom overhaul just hit another delay
- How a former Newman city worker became a Yaleāhonored teacher
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ Two arrested in Newman after officers find stolen catalytic converters during traffic stop (westsideconnect.com) ā Newman police arrested two Stockton men after a lateānight traffic stop near Inyo Avenue and S Street turned up two freshly cut catalytic converters and theft tools. Investigators later matched the parts to recent thefts in a Patterson neighborhood and returned them to the Honda and Toyota Prius owners, highlighting how vigilant local patrols can help solve regional property crimes. 
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ā¢ Von Renner Elementary classroom building project faces delay after unsuccessful bid (westsideconnect.com) ā Families in the NewmanāCrows Landing Unified School District should know that a major classroom project at Von Renner Elementary has been delayed after most bidders used a subcontractor not yet approved by the district. All bids were rejected, pushing the more than $10 million renovationādemolishing nine classrooms, adding portables, and other campus upgradesāinto a new bidding round this fall. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ āI honestly thought it wasn't real': Orestimba High instructor recognized for Yale University award (westsideconnect.com) ā An Orestimba High School science teacher who once worked for the city of Newman has been honored with a prestigious educator award from Yale University, thanks to a former student now attending the Ivy League school. His story traces a winding path through local jobs, the Great Recession, and coaching Orestimba football before returning to the classroom to inspire Newmanāarea students. Ā Ā Ā
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- Newman-Crows Landing Unified posted a job opening for Coach - JV Girls Soccer Coach in Newman. Apply here.
- Gustine Unified School District posted a job opening for Child Care Aide in Gustine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newman here.
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Gustine
- Gustine PD honors explorer academy program graduates and promoters (westsideconnect.com)
- Gustine Kids Fishing Day brings families together at Schmidt Park (westsideconnect.com)
- Paulo Jorge Ferreira retires as Turlock Forcados mark 50 years at Gustine's Our Lady of Miracles celebration (westsideconnect.com)
Patterson
- HarvestView (modestoview.com)
- Capturing Bigfoot (ign.com)
- 'A major win': Newsom signs bill to facilitate full compensation for Northern California wildfire survivors (eastbaytimes.com)
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