21-year-old man killed in hit-and-run over the weekend following altercation
A 21-year-old man is dead after being struck by a car during an altercation in east Stockton, according to the Stockton Police Department. Officers responded to a crash that happened at around 10:50 p.m. Sunday near the 3300 block of East Main Street in the Park District of Stockton, police said. The victim and...
Artist open to changing Modesto mural after Chavez allegations emerge
A mural painted in 2024 in front of the Peace/Life Center on 13th Street in Modesto faces an uncertain future as allegations against the late labor leader Cesar Chavez come to light. The mural, by Merced-based artist Joel Aguilar, depicts a farmworker in a field on one side of the building, with Chavez’s face in the...
Stanislaus County hit by recent layoffs from employer closures. Here’s what to know
Stanislaus County is facing hundreds of job losses because three employers shut down or sold operations in recent months. The closures span the food processing, linen service and auto parts industries, affecting nearly 2,000 workers combined. Here are key takeaways: • Del Monte Foods is closing its Modesto fruit...
Couple forced 11-year-old to sleep in backyard and uninsulated garage without a bed year-round,...
A California woman and her partner are accused of dragging the woman's 11-year-old niece around with a dog leash, strangling her, and forcing her to sleep in a cold garage without a bed. Priscilla Mestaz, 37, and Anthony Machuca, 36, each face 27 charges, the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office announced....
Almond Board of California to host April listening tour stops for growers
The Almond Board of California (ABC) will host two listening tour events in April for almond growers and industry members to discuss challenges, opportunities and the overall state of the industry. The April listening tour stops include:. Orland: April 6, 1–3 p.m., Glenn Success Center, 131 E. Walker St., Orland...
Modesto police disable federal access to license plate reader data after configuration issue
MODESTO, Calif. — The Modesto Police Department says it has disabled several federal data-sharing connections in its Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system after discovering they remained active despite earlier efforts to comply with California law. According to a community notice issued by the department, the...
1 dead in crash off Interstate 580 near Tracy, CHP says
At least one person has died in a crash within the Tracy Triangle area late Tuesday afternoon, authorities say.
Audit finds Stockton’s financial controls weak, millions in discrepancies
Auditors found widespread internal control failures in Stockton's financial operations, including accounting errors, delayed reporting and weak oversight of millions of dollars in public funds, according to a new audit report . The Santa Ana-based accounting and advisory firm The Pun Group, in a 44-page report...
San Joaquin sheriff’s office investigating claims of financial losses tied to RV dealership
The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said it is "looking into the abrupt closure" of an RV dealership in Lockeford after customers raised concerns about possible financial losses.
Northern California peach growers forced to rip out orchards after Modesto cannery closure
Peach growers in Northern California have been forced to scale back production this year after Del Monte Foods announced it was closing its cannery down south in Modesto.
