From the Desk of 3rd Grade at Don Riggio
Stockton– On Wednesday October 29, 2025 Mrs. Ellis & Ms. Hoffman’s 3rd graders at Don Riggio School went on a field trip to The Edible Schoolyard. The Edible Schoolyard Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the transformation of public education by using organic school gardens, kitchens, and cafeterias to...
New Year New Yearbook Theme
This year Ripon High’s Yearbook program is switching things up. Yearbook hosted their annual rally full of surprises, and lasting memories on Dec. 5. The entire class was introduced to start with a wave to the audience. They then made room for the RHS dance team to steal the show. They performed a dance routine that...
Stockton Field Aviation Museum Acquires A-26C
The small but active Stockton Field Aviation Museum, based an hour and a half east of San Francisco in California’s Central Valley, has added a wonderful new warbird to its collection. The A-26C N126HK formerly known as “Keck in the Ass” from the Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum in Carson City Nevada. Most...
Former mayor, nonprofits launch ‘Heal Stockton Fund’ as city grapples with grief
Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs has joined several Central Valley and Stockton advocacy and nonprofit groups to launch a community fund to support residents affected by this month’s mass shooting. “We’re heartbroken at the tragedy that happened here in Stockton. We came together to figure out how we can ensure...
Buildings sit empty in Modesto. What is the city is doing to fill vacancies?
Several businesses have recently opened their doors in the Modesto region. Despite ongoing development, empty storefronts still dot Modesto’s commercial corridors. A Modesto Bee reader recently asked our journalists with Bee Curious, a community-driven series where reporters answer reader questions about the Modesto...
Vice Mayor Jason Lee to face further inquiry related to Wild ’N Out event
In a lively meeting this week, Stockton City Council narrowly passed a proposal to expand upon a completed investigation into whether Vice Mayor Jason Lee wrongly took part in the city’s bailout of an entertainment event earlier this year. Mayor Christina Fugazi put the item on Tuesday’s meeting agenda....
Water Line Replacement Closes Copperopolis Roadway For Months
Copperopolis, CA – A water line replacement has closed a Copperopolis roadway in Calaveras County, and it will not reopen for months. Public Works reports that Calaveras County Water Department (CCWD) Water Line Replacements on Little John Road began on Monday, December 8, 2025, and will continue through Friday,...
Senators close out the semester with a gift
The last academic senate meeting of the semester ran smoothly, with a special gift that came in the form of a new minor being passed. Chair Dorsey at today’s meeting brought back the Data Science minor as a second reading item and for a vote from the senate. Dorsey...
Exhaust Fan Installation: Why This Small Job Needs a Modesto, CA Electrician
An exhaust fan is one of the most critical, yet overlooked, electrical appliances in your Modesto, CA home. Its function is essential for health and property preservation. The fan removes hot, moisture laden air from bathrooms and kitchens. Without proper function, that humidity condenses on cold surfaces, leading to...
What Does an HVAC Repair Warranty Really Cover? A Guide for Modesto Homeowners
When your HVAC system breaks down in Modesto, CA, your first priority is getting it fixed fast. A professional repair restores your comfort, but it should also provide you with peace of mind. This is where a warranty comes in. Many homeowners are confused about what a repair warranty actually covers. It is essential...
