Modesto CA

Spiking gas prices. Traffic jams. BART’s funding woes. “Super-commuters” in this Northern California hub are struggling.

A Modesto mother has been convicted of killing her 4-year-old daughter and attempting to kill her 10-year-old son, a verdict that has shaken a quiet east Modesto apartment complex and could send her to prison for life. Jurors reached the decision Friday after a trial this month in Stanislaus County Superior Court.

Mark Yamayoshi has acquired the shuttered Richland Ace Hardware, Ceres, Ca., and reopened the business March 15 as Ceres Ace Hardware. Former owner Rob Nelson closed the store last year. Yamayoshi also owns Patterson Ace Hardware, Patterson, Ca., and Newman Ace Hardware, Newman, Ca. The new location has eight...

Ceres Mayor Javier Lopez delivered the State of the City on Thursday, speaking for about 20 minutes, his tone optimistic despite economic uncertainty. “The last few years have shown us something powerful. When this community is tested, we don’t pause, we build. When challenges appear, we don’t retreat, we adapt. And...

The City of Modesto activated a new red-light safety camera on March 27, 2026, at northbound Carpenter Avenue at Kansas Avenue. All intersections in the program are under a 30-day warning period before citations begin. Current camera locations include:

A Ventura County man has pleaded guilty to killing his girlfriend, who was found fatally injured in a hotel room. William Justin Koznar, 37, of Moorpark, pleaded guilty to one count of voluntary manslaughter for the death of Sara Marie Goodwin, 36, of Modesto. On Oct. 7, 2020, deputies were called to the Fairfield...

The local job scene in Stanislaus County is buzzing with new admin and clerical roles — great for anyone who’s organized, friendly, and ready to keep things running smoothly.

The sales scene in Stanislaus County is buzzing right now, with both local and remote roles offering flexible schedules and strong earning potential. Here are a few standout openings worth checking out:

San Joaquin County’s skilled trades scene is buzzing right now — from hands-on mechanics to independent builders, there’s solid work for folks who know their tools. If you’ve got experience with semi trucks and trailers, this could be a steady gig. They’re looking for someone who can jump right in and keep rigs...

The annual Hughson FFA Plant Sale is coming up on Friday, March 27, from 3–6 p.m. and Saturday, March 28, from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Students from Hughson High’s agriculture classes have been busy growing and preparing a wide variety of plants for the community.