SR-4 to close for two full weekends for repairs in San Joaquin County
SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — Caltrans will implement two full weekend closures of State Route 4 in May as part of a pavement improvement project in the Delta region. The closures will affect SR-4 between Roberts Road and the San Joaquin/Contra Costa County line, east of Discovery Bay. Each closure...
A year-old police report, a controversial social media boss and a moment at City...
To muted applause inside Stockton’s council chamber last month, Motecuzoma Sanchez smiled as he accepted a City Council proclamation from Mayor Christina Fugazi. The hall was quiet as Sanchez, Fugazi and Stockton police Deputy Chief Anabel Morris paused for a photo. Then it was interrupted by a lone voice in protest.
Interstate 5 reopens near Patterson after semi-truck overturns, leaving 1 with major injuries
Interstate 5 was closed in both directions Friday morning after a semi-truck overturned near Patterson, officials said.
Turlock and Delhi men indicted on methamphetamine distribution charges
SACRAMENTO, California - A federal grand jury has indicted Ruben Garcia, 49, of Turlock, and Heriberto Ayala, 48, of Delhi, on charges related to methamphetamine distribution. The indictment, announced by U.S. Attorney Eric Grant, includes conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine. According to court documents, between November 1, 2025, and April 15, 2026, Garcia and Ayala collaborated to sell methamphetamine. Law enforcement agents...
Law Enforcement Activity On Hwy 120 Near Knights Ferry
Knights Ferry, CA—There is a large law enforcement presence at Lover’s Leap on Highway 120 near Knights Ferry, slowing traffic. While not revealing what is being investigated and reports of travelers seeing the coroner’s vehicle at the scene, the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office released this statement:
Stanislaus County man indicted in alleged assault on federal officers
STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. — A Stanislaus County man from El Salvador has been indicted on federal charges after prosecutors said he used his vehicle to assault federal immigration officers during an April operation in Patterson. Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, 36, was charged Thursday with two counts of assault on...
Police Surveillance Could Be Scott Peterson’s Alibi, but Judge Won’t Review It
The new forensic dating places Laci Peterson’s death between December 28, 2002 and January 5, 2003.
Save Mart Adds Sushi Chef, Butcher To Remodeled Store In Ripon, CA
The Save Mart Companies held a community celebration April 29 at the remodeled Save Mart store in Ripon, California. Located at 1453 Goodwin Drive, the updated store introduces a range of new amenities and expanded product offerings designed to enhance the shopping experience and meet the evolving needs of the local community.
Stanislaus County health inspectors find dead pests and employees not washing hands
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 dead pests in a Modesto bar and employees not washing their hands at a popular coffee spot during inspections in early April. The majority of the 2,400 permitted...
Pastor, officials push for solution to long-running Stockton encampment
STOCKTON, Calif. — A church in Stockton says years of problems tied to a nearby homeless encampment have pushed it to seek urgent help from city leaders. "Our mission is to restore people. Restore broken, hurting, damaged people," said Damon Bridges, bishop of Stockton's Restoration for Life Ministries. "We've been here now, probably about 12 years."
