Gustine celebrates 2026 Pentecost presentation of the Queens
GUSTINE — Portuguese heritage and Catholic tradition took center stage in Gustine this weekend as the GPS Pentecost Society hosted the 2026 Pentecost Presentation of the Queens, a long‑standing cultural celebration that continues to unite families across generations. The highlight of the evening was the introduction...
Stanislaus Council of Governments names new executive director
MODESTO — The Stanislaus Council of Governments has appointed Amber Collins as its next executive director, selecting a veteran transportation planner to lead the agency as it works to rebuild public trust following the firing of its previous chief. The StanCOG policy board approved Collins’ appointment on March 18....
Gustine approves updated groundwater agreement as basin governance shifts
GUSTINE — The Gustine City Council on March 17 approved a revised and restated Memorandum of Agreement among the Delta‑Mendota Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agencies, updating the city’s role in regional groundwater management as part of a basin‑wide governance transition. The item was approved on the...
Oakdale Police calls and reports for March 25, 2026
The Oakdale Police Department released its daily media bulletin for March 25, 2026, summarizing calls and officer activity around the city. Officers responded to a range of incidents including traffic stops, medical emergencies, noise complaints, animal issues, and a minor injury traffic collision at S 5th Avenue and...
Turlock updates community on state housing plan review
The City of Turlock has shared an update on its ongoing work with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to finalize the city’s 6th Cycle Housing Element. This plan outlines how Turlock will meet future housing needs across all income levels, as required by state law.
Stanislaus group’s Physician of Year began multiple programs for cancer patients
Dr. David Shiba was a leader for cancer treatment and care in Modesto during a medical career spanning more than 30 years. He was chairman of oncology services at Sutter Gould Medical Foundation and Sutter Memorial Medical Center , and was instrumental in developing multiple programs that still support cancer...
Elk Grove man sentenced to nine years for drug trafficking conspiracy
SACRAMENTO, California - Delanious Ward, a 57-year-old from Elk Grove, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl. Ward was among seven defendants arrested in 2024 as part of a multi-agency operation targeting narcotics...
🔥 Modesto Fire Claims Child’s Life, Family Launches Relief Fund
A devastating fire early Sunday on Leon Avenue in west Modesto claimed the life of a 7-year-old girl and left her mother, Maribel Iniguez, 35, and 9-year-old sister critically injured. Maribel has since been declared brain-dead, and doctors say her older daughter will not survive.
80-year-old woman dies in Stanislaus County crash near Turlock
A woman died, and a man was seriously injured after a Stanislaus County crash involving a teenager, the California Highway Patrol said Wednesday. CHP said it got a call around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday about a crash at North Gratton Road and East Avenue, just east of Turlock. While the investigation is in its early stages,...
ACLU sues Modesto and its police chief over controversial mask ban at protests
The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Northern California filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Modesto and Police Chief Brandon Gillespie over the city’s “unconstitutional ordinance” that bans masks and personal safety gear at protests. The complaint was filed in Stanislaus County Superior Court on behalf of...
