5 Best New Restaurants in Modesto that People Keep Coming Back For
Modesto’s dining scene has slowly shifted from mostly chains to a mix of independent cafes, breweries, and modern comfort‑food spots, especially around downtown and McHenry. 1. Fuzio Universal Bistro. Fuzio serves globally inspired comfort food in a casual, urban‑bistro setting. The menu includes pastas, noodle...
Stockton woman, 70, identified in fatal stabbing; suspect in custody
A 70-year-old woman who was fatally stabbed in Stockton this week was identified as Debra Ann Maldonado, the San Joaquin County Medical Examiner’s Office said Wednesday. Maldonado, of Stockton, was stabbed on Monday, Feb. 16, in the 2500 block of East Anita Street by someone she knew, police said. Police responded...
Man arrested after making bomb threat in Turlock gym
(FOX40.COM) — A 24-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after making a bomb threat in a gym, according to the Turlock Police Department. TPD said that officers received reports around 10 a.m. of a man at a gym in the 2800 block of Countryside Drive, who approached another person and told them he had a bomb […]
Fatal solo vehicle crash kills man in Stockton
(FOX40.COM) — A 64-year-old man is dead after a solo vehicle accident on early Wednesday morning in Stockton, according to the Stockton Police Department. Stockton police said a man was a passenger in a car on the 2900 block of North Pershing Avenue. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he died from...
Lightning downs high-tension power line, causing outages in Modesto
A high-tension power line on McHenry Avenue was brought down by lightning Tuesday evening during the area’s recent storm. As a result, a power outage affected approximately 545 customers. The outage started a little after 6 p.m. and lasted for about two hours, according to the Modesto Irrigation District, which...
Altercation leads to shooting in Stockton, 1 hospitalized
(FOX40.COM) — The Stockton Police Department is investigating a shooting incident after a 26-year-old man was shot during an altercation on Monday afternoon in the Valley Oak District. • Video above: Most commonly reported crimes in the U.S. Stockton police said the shooting occurred around 1 p.m. in the...
City of Modesto Launches New Platform called City View, Connecting Data to Our Community
Modesto, CA, February 17, 2026 - The City of Modesto is taking a major step towards government transparency, accountability and community engagement with the launch of City View, a new open data platform going live February 17, 2026. City View provides residents, businesses, and community organizations with easy...
Jury finds Turlock man guilty in brutal beating death of 8-week-old puppy
(FOX40.COM) — District Attorney Jeff Laugero announced that a Stanislaus County jury has convicted Ronald Lee Moore Jr., 52, of Turlock, of felony animal cruelty in the beating death of an 8-week-old puppy.• Video above: Property Crime Statistics According to the Stanisluias County District Attorney’s Office, Moore...
Manteca passes bike street takeover ordinance with misdemeanor, $1,000 fine penalties
Manteca has seen its fair share of bicyclists taking over public streets and even the highway. Tuesday evening, city leaders hoped to do something about it.
Beavers building dams on Dry Creek in Modesto. Why that’s a good thing
At least three beaver dams spanning Dry Creek in different spots between the Creekside Golf Course and Claus Road were spotted for the first time recently. Michael Hart, a volunteer with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife who routinely monitors the area, was alerted to them in early February by a...
