Patterson Residents Invited to Join Annual Operation Santa Claus Toy Drive Starting December 7
The Patterson Fire Department, in partnership with the West Stanislaus Fire Protection District and the Patterson Volunteer Firefighters Association, has announced the return of the Operation Santa Claus Toy Drive. The event, now in its 24th year, will take place from December 7 to December 21, 2025, in Patterson,...
New Pet Wellness and Adoption Center Opens in Stockton with Police and Animal Services...
In what marks a paw-sitive development in Stockton's community services, the Stockton Police Department, together with Stockton Animal Services, has officially opened a new Pet Wellness and Adoption Center, expected to bring a host of services to the area's four-legged residents. Announcing the news via a social...
Stockton students receive emotional support from Canine Kindness Pet Therapy
(FOX40.COM) — Four-legged canine friends are visiting Stockton schools to provide students with mental health support on Friday morning.Video above: Kimberly Cruz says farewell to FOX40 The visits are part of the Canine Kindness Pet Therapy program, a collaboration between the Stockton Unified School District and...
Documentary on homelessness in Modesto sparks community dialogue on solutions
A rainy Thursday night screening of “Homeless in Modesto II” at the State Theatre spurred community discussion on both challenges and solutions for addressing homelessness. The Fog Light Media documentary is a sequel to retired Modesto Junior College professor Richard Anderson’s 2018 film . It can now be viewed at:...
‘Turn yourself in’: Family of Juan Loaiza urges shooter who murdered him to come...
(FOX40.COM) — A grieving family in Ceres laid their loved one to rest Friday, as the search continues for the person who opened fire at a Halloween party in Empire, killing 32-year-old Juan Loaiza and injuring two others. Hundreds filled the seats at Saint Jude’s Catholic Church, all dressed in black as they said...
Stockton City Council OKs more unseen spending in new city hall contract vote
Stockton’s City Council has voted to increase spending on three contracts for construction on its New City Hall by about $1.1 million total. Yet in recent months, the city increased spending on the same contracts by almost triple that amount, without a public vote or discussion. The most recent...
Anticipating the Opening of the New Jollibee Location
There has been a buzz of anticipation surrounding the opening of the new Jollibee branch near the mall. A few weeks ago, a drive-by revealed no signs indicating an opening date, leading to speculation and curiosity among potential customers. The expectation was that the fast-food chain would open its doors before the...
Several Stanislaus County food facilities cited for cross-contamination risks
In our Reality Check stories, Modesto Bee journalists deliver fast facts about the issues that matter to local residents to hold officials and institutions accountable. Read more. Story idea? [email protected] . Several food facilities in Stanislaus County, including an elementary school, were in violation of the...
Stockton, CA – Injury Multi-Vehicle Collision on I-5 N/Benjamin Holt Drive
Stockton, CA (November 12, 2025) – Injuries were reported following a major traffic collision involving at least four to five vehicles on northbound I-5 near the Benjamin Holt Drive off-ramp on Tuesday afternoon, November 11. The California Highway Patrol said the accident involved a white Toyota sedan, a white Ford...
Ripon High Graduates Reflect on Transition from Local Stage to College Theater
In October 2025, freshmen Claire Luebke and Jayden Hinton performed in their college’s production of 'Silent Sky,' a play based on the life of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. Luebke played Henrietta, and Hinton played Peter Shaw, a character who is Henrietta’s love interest. Both students graduated from Ripon High...
