Stockton City Manager Ford found not at fault in deadly collision
Stockton City Manager Johnny Ford was found to be not at fault in a deadly collision last week. The Stockton Police Department announced on Sunday that Ford was not at fault. Driving the news: Police came upon an incident on Jan. 22 on El Dorado St. near Poplar St. where they found a vehicle-versus-pedestrian...
Man arrested after stolen Stockton firefighter gear recovered
STOCKTON, Calif. — A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with stolen firefighter equipment in Stockton. Stockton police confirmed that Robert Lopez was taken into custody on Jan. 19 for possession of stolen property. The items, taken from a Stockton Fire Department engine on Jan. 18 near the...
33-year-old man dies after being shot in Stockton, police investigate
(FOX40.COM) — A man in his 30s has died after a shooting in Stockton on Tuesday evening, according to the Stockton Police Department. Stockton police responded to reports of a person shot around 5:55 p.m. at the intersection of East Sonora and South San Joaquin Streets. When officers arrived at the scene, they found...
RTD Launches Seven-Day-a-Week Local Bus Service Across Stockton
Getting around Stockton just became easier—and more predictable. Beginning Sunday, January 25, the San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) will roll out a major update to its local bus service, bringing seven-day-a-week schedules to key routes throughout the Stockton area. The changes are designed to simplify...
Dense morning fog grips Sacramento and Central Valley. How long will it last?
Sacramento and other Central Valley communities were facing hazardous driving conditions on Tuesday morning due to dense fog. The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory at 1:40 p.m. Monday. Communities affected by foggy conditions included Sacramento, Chico, Modesto, Stockton, Marysville, Yuba City and...
ABC News map shows measles risk by county. Here’s where Sacramento area stands
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — ABC News shared an interactive map earlier this month showing measles risk levels nationwide. San Joaquin County is at a “very high risk,” meanwhile Sacramento and Stanislaus counties are slightly lower at “higher risk.”. The map shows the vaccination rate of children under...
Answer the Call: San Joaquin County Residents Invited to Serve on the 2026–2027 Civil...
Ever wondered how local government really works—or how everyday residents can help keep it transparent and accountable? San Joaquin County residents now have a unique opportunity to step behind the scenes and make a lasting impact. The Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin is now accepting applications...
San Joaquin 100 Mph Chase: Child In Car, Rifle In Vehicle
A San Joaquin County man was arrested after allegedly hitting speeds of up to 100 mph on Highway 99 with a young child in the vehicle, authorities said. Officers called off an active pursuit once they realized a child was inside, then later found the car abandoned. Deputies who searched the vehicle reported finding a...
‘Black and orange substance’ found in ice machines of Stanislaus County restaurants
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] . Stanislaus County health inspectors observed black, orange and other colored substances on the equipment of...
Pedestrian killed in collision involving Stockton city manager identified
A 68-year-old Stockton man killed in a collision involving the city manager has been identified as Joe Serna. Stockton Police Department officials said Tuesday a preliminary investigation didn't show City Manager Johnny Ford at fault in the collision ; however, a final decision has not been made. On Jan. 22, Serna...
