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RIVERBANK, Calif. — The city of Riverbank lived up its "City of Action" slogan when film crews arrived to shoot a Christmas movie. Hundreds of residents packed Plaza del Rio in downtown Riverbank to serve as extras in “The Christmas Ornament,” produced by Ornament Movie LLC, a Modesto-based company.

STOCKTON, Calif — Just under a week after gunshots rang out inside the Stockton Flea Market, killing two people and injuring another, families are still grappling with the trauma left behind — especially children who witnessed the violence firsthand. Six days after bullets pierced metal storefronts and blood...

In a recent enforcement effort, Modesto Police nabbed a driver under the influence after a routine traffic stop for speeding. The incident happened in a zone known for its high crash rates, a detail that underscores the area's need for persistent vigilance against reckless driving. The driver's impairment came to...

Modesto, California – A proposed update to Modesto City Schools’ mental health services policy has sparked strong reactions from parents, many of whom raised concerns about when and how families would be notified if students access counseling on campus. The debate unfolded during a recent school board meeting as...

Stockton City Manager Johnny Ford was involved in a car crash Thursday evening that killed one pedestrian and injured another a few blocks north of City Hall, sources have told Stocktonia. While Stockton police would not confirm the identity of the driver, sources who were not authorized to speak publicly...

As part of The Modesto Bee’s Best in Stanislaus series, readers voted Ricky’s Tacos in Modesto the best taco truck in Stanislaus County . The truck claimed first place in the contest, earning 9,144 of 14,454 votes. Readers praised the truck’s flavorful meats and owner Ricardo Serrano’s strong ties to the community,...

January 24, 2026 – San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office officials report that on January 22, our dispatch center received a. report of a restraining order violation after a suspect returned to the victim’s residence intoxicated and demanded entry, despite having been served with an Emergency Protective Order just days...

(FOX40.COM) — A woman was arrested after she pulled a knife out and threatened to stab an employee who confronted her for shoplifting, according to the Stockton Police Department. Video Above: What are the most reported crimes in America? Around 10:06 a.m., a 24-year-old man was working at a business on the 4700...

Typically opens daily around 6 PM; check their Instagram for the latest hours and pop-up details. Jupiter Style Patty Wagon is the kind of Stockton burger secret that feels like it should be in a late-night food documentary, not parked off a busy boulevard. Most nights, this little burger wagon...

Merced County, CA (January 20, 2026) — Deputies with the Merced County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Merced County Public Health Department, conducted a minor decoy operation on January 20 to reinforce tobacco sales regulations and educate local businesses. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the...