Central Valley drivers face thick fog amid Thanksgiving travel rush
STOCKTON, Calif. — With Thanksgiving just days away, traffic is already stacking up across the Central Valley as millions of people begin their holiday trips. This year, drivers will have to battle potentially dangerous fog. On packed freeways and slow-moving streets, many travelers said one thing is driving them...
Best in Stanislaus County poll gets greasy. Nominate your favorite pizza joint
The first contest in our “best of” series named Flora Cafe the best coffee shop in Stanislaus County, Now, it’s time to get a little greasy. Which place serves the best pizza in the area? It can be a sit-down joint, take-and-bake spot, food truck or anywhere else that sells pizza — with a Stanislaus County health...
Pick, Top, Cook: K‑Ramyun’s Self‑Serve Korean Ramyun Debuts Upstairs at Vintage Faire
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. North Modesto just got a new way to warm up: K‑Ramyun celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, November 22, on the upper level of Vintage Faire Mall. Early mall‑goers are calling the experience “cute, simple, fun” and seasonally perfect for a steaming bowl.
Fiery crash near Waterford leaves 2 people dead, CHP says
Two people have died after a fiery crash near the Stanislaus County community of Waterford Tuesday morning.
Demolishing Centre Plaza to Make Way for a Soccer Stadium
The proposal to demolish the Modesto Centre Plaza to make way for a professional soccer stadium has sparked a lively debate among residents. While not opposed to the idea of a stadium, some residents believe that the Centre Plaza, despite being mismanaged by the city, should be preserved and repurposed as a Community...
San Joaquin County adoption event brings 28 foster youth into new families
Dozens of foster youth have a place to call home after being adopted into new families in San Joaquin County, just in time for Thanksgiving.
ARCO ampm Sale in Stockton Sets Three-Year Pricing Record
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors closed the $10.2-million sale of a newly constructed, single‑tenant, net‑leased ARCO ampm located at 9036 Thornton Rd. in Stockton. The sale marks a record price and price per square foot for a convenience store and fuel station transaction in California over the past...
2 killed in Stanislaus County car fire after crash on Hickman Road, CHP investigating
STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. — Two people were killed in a car fire following a crash in Stanislaus County, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP said the two people were in a Toyota traveling northbound on Hickman Road just north of Cogswell Road when the driver veered off the road and hit a concrete...
Stockton man charged with fatally shooting mother on New Year’s Day pleads to lesser...
A Stockton man accused of unintentionally shooting and killing his mother on New Year’s Day pleaded guilty to lesser charges Monday. In an amended complaint filed in January, Jkwon Williams, 20, was charged with the second-degree murder of his mother, Latoya Scrivens. At Monday's hearing, Williams' preliminary...
More than 70 dogs rescued after being abandoned at a home in Ceres
A local rescue is stepping in after dozens of dogs were abandoned, living in filth and fear in Ceres, a community just up Highway 99 south of Modesto.

















